A MONTH ago Brisbane bloke Ben Dwyer was the quintessential tradie. Strong as an ox, working 12 hours a day, loved a beer with his mates and in his mind – bulletproof. That’s all changed.

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A MONTH ago Brisbane bloke Ben Dwyer was the quintessential tradie. Strong as an ox, working 12 hours a day, loved a beer with his mates and in his mind – bulletproof. That’s all changed.

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