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Life-changing muscular dystrophy trial 'beacon of hope'

The gene therapy offers hope to children like four-year-old Hunter, NSW Premier Chris Minns says. (Duncan Murray/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Four-year-old Hunter Payne enjoys running around and playing like any other boy his age.

But a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy means instead instead of growing stronger, Hunter could need a wheelchair by the age of 12.

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