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Evangeline PolymeneasGeneral reporter

Evangeline Polymeneas is a general reporter for The Advertiser. Evangeline graduated from the University of Adelaide with a triple degree in Law, Media and Arts and is passionate about telling people’s stories. She covers human interest and general news.

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Eight-year-old Xavier Pudovkin has been battling neuroblastoma since 2021 with his mum Danielle. Picture: Supplied

‘If we run out of funds … he dies’: The real cost of cancer

A mother forced to close her business and spend $1m on her young son’s cancer treatment reveals the devastating financial toll this insidious illness has on young Australian families.

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Courier-Mail, Boxing Day sales, December 2017 - Beautiful young woman with shopping bags looking at camera with smile while standing at the store.

I’m the girls group gift organiser — here’s what’s always a winner

When you’re organising a group gift for your bestie you want them to feel seen and loved. Here are the South Australian gifts that are always a winner.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - Advertiser Photos DECEMBER 1, 2025: Adelaide Thunderbirds Netball player Tayla Williams at Netball SA Stadium. Picture: Emma Brasier

Sport star opens up on dilemma: ‘I don’t want to have to choose’

Adelaide Thunderbirds star Tayla Williams faces a career dilemma shared by 90 per cent of elite netballers. Now, there’s a fresh plan to help them.

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Brandan Triffitt, with his sons Charlie and George. Picture: Supplied by family

Father’s suicide attempts after loss of newborn twin exposes shortfall

These Mount Gambier parents have revealed their devastating struggle with grief and guilt after losing one twin at 18 hours old. Now they’re calling for better access to peri-natal mental health.

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Hayley Berlingeri. Picture: @hayleyberlingeri

Influencer’s stunning cancer update after rare treatment

A social media influencer given a devastating cancer diagnosis last year has shared a heartwarming update after undergoing a relatively unknown treatment.

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05 December 2024, Fringe director Heather Croall, Pic RoyVPhotography

Global search for new Fringe boss as longest-serving leader quits

Adelaide Fringe faces its biggest leadership change in decades as the woman who was the boss for 11 years steps down from the top job.

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January 23, 2025: Marilyn Jetty Swim founder Marilyn Sarah Tinney at Brighton beach. Picture: Kelly Barnes

Algal crisis forces iconic Marilyn Jetty Swim out of the ocean

The algal bloom crisis has claimed another victim. After more than a decade at Brighton Jetty, SA’s Marilyn Monroe swim spectacular is taking an unexpected plunge at a new location.

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Ashley Thompson, who lost his life unexpectedly on Friday. Picture: Supplied by family

Beloved firefighter dad’s last text before shock death

Family members have paid emotional tribute to dedicated CFS firefighter Ashley Thompson . . . and shared his final heartbreaking text.

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NEWS ADV Preschool Leaders - Pay Rise Preschool director Nadine De Bono with students Sofia 4, mum Maria 0424619525 Hana 3 , Ivana 4, Ljubica 0414325291 Image/Russell Millard Photography

State government unveils huge pay rise for school leaders

Nearly 700 South Australian principals and preschool directors are set for substantial salary increases under sweeping reforms to modernise education leadership.

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Amy Whelan, who has been diagnosed with cervical cancer, with her children, Te Ana (left), Jade (middle right), Dominic (right) and Arikia (front middle). Picture: Supplied

‘Are you going to die?’: Mum faces cancer battle which took daughter

After watching her daughter die of brain cancer at age eight, this single mother’s worst fears were realised when doctors discovered her own aggressive tumour.

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