Sydney Grandfather walks for the trees

By Liv Casben
Updated December 10 2022 - 8:03am, first published 8:00am
Richard Van Pijlen is nearing the end of his trek from Sydney to Perth to raise funds for Landcare. (SUPPLIED)
Richard Van Pijlen is nearing the end of his trek from Sydney to Perth to raise funds for Landcare. (SUPPLIED)

After eight months on the road and battling wind, rain, heat and fatigue, a Sydney grandfather will this week reach his Perth destination, having crossed the continent on foot.

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