Teen takes giant steps to tackle depression

By Kate McIlwain
Updated January 24 2014 - 4:52pm, first published 4:05am

The Illawarra’s lush green scenery and smooth pavements were a welcome relief to 18-year-old Alex Cooke on Thursday, after he’s battled dry outback roads, 40-degree heat and dust storms on the long walk from Melbourne over the past month.

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