‘I spent a month weeping’: Cancer left woman with lifelong disabilities
After Shona Edwards was diagnosed with cancer in her 20s she developed disabilities. Now she’s advocating for research into the effects of cancer on youth.
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Father-of-five dies suddenly a week after his birthday
The beloved dad cheated death once before, surviving a major motorbike crash which left him paralysed. Now, his death just a week after his recent birthday has left his family reeling.
‘Only enough to settle dust’: Rain nowhere near average – but more on way
The rain over the Easter long weekend was only enough to settle the dust for SA farmers. But don’t put your brollies away yet as the Bureau is predicting the wet stuff will return.
Mystery winner: SA man bags $250k – but another $250k still unclaimed
Two South Australians were given an extra Easter treat over the long weekend after winning a quarter of a million dollars – but one of them doesn’t even know they won.
‘I thought I was tired due to low iron — I had cancer’
Karen Walsh had just landed her dream job, signed on to build her dream home, and planned an exciting holiday—until a shocking diagnosis changed everything.
Gen Z swaps doctors for TikTok – and they’re not alone
Ashie Luke says social media was key to her receiving a life-changing diagnosis. But the benefits come with risks, experts warn.
Young man’s miraculous recovery after freak ute accident
A boy’s night out ended in tragedy for a Waikerie family when his mum received a call that her son was being flown to hospital after being involved in a car crash.
I don’t want to talk about poo but I have to — this is why
After a tragic accident left him wheelchair-bound, a father-of-one is now fighting for 50,000 Australians who have been ‘ghosted’ by the federal government. Find out why.
Inside the ‘the 1% club’ you don’t want to be part of
A 62-year-old mother is lifting the lid on a one per cent club you would not want to be a member of. Find out why.
‘Shane Warne helped me avoid getting type two diabetes’
The sudden death of his legendary father not only inspired Jackson Warne to advocate for Australians health – it was the catalyst for a young mum to dodge a life-threatening disease.
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