Soccer coach banned over violent conduct
A SOCCER coach has been banned from the State League competition until 2018 after he was found guilty of violent conduct at a game this month — his second in two years.
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Defence to expand toxin tests beyond Edinburgh
PROPERTIES surrounding the Edinburgh RAAF base will be tested for cancer-causing toxins after the Defence Department announced it is expanding its investigation into contamination at the air force headquarters.
Second man to lose testicle in health reform bungle
A MAN says he will have to have a testicle removed after being taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital for emergency surgery, then transferred to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, resulting in a delay of up to 11 hours.
Snelling jets to comedy festival amid health crisis
HEALTH Minister Jack Snelling is refusing to cancel his 12-day trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from next week, despite ongoing crises in the health system.
Hunt for answers on toxic fire foam
THE Federal Government has launched an inquiry into the potential health risks of dangerous toxins used in legacy firefighting foams — the same toxins found in two wetlands in Adelaide’s north.
Not the first time a patient’s been failed
A CASE of a young man losing a testicle after he was transferred from Modbury Hospital because it no longer offered emergency surgery was not the first time the downgraded facility had failed a patient, a doctors’ union says.
Snelling under fire over surgery debacle
HEALTH reforms have been blamed for a man losing his testicle because his emergency surgery was transferred from Modbury Hospital — prompting calls for Health Minister Jack Snelling’s resignation.
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Health reform leaves sick man ‘disabled’
A PATIENT has been left with a permanent disability after he was denied emergency surgery at Modbury Hospital, doctors allege.
Windiest July in 30 years, and more coming
THE windiest July in the past 30 years will become wilder, as wind and rain storms hit across Adelaide and the southeast. A flood watch has been issued for the Hills and warnings exist for other areas of the state.
Cancer-causing toxins found in water system
CANCER-causing toxins have infiltrated two recycled water systems used to irrigate market gardens, businesses, parks and a primary school in Adelaide’s north, tests have confirmed.
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