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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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Former NBL player Jason Joynes, who lost his battle with cancer earlier this month, with his wife Michelle Joynes and children Isaac and Scarlett Joynes. Picture: Supplied by family

‘Gentle giant’ of NBL dies after short health battle

Former NBL player and Adelaide coach Jason Joynes has been remember by his wife and family as a gentle giant with an incredible shoe collection.

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Sam Powell-Pepper and Jeremy Finlayson are surprising Port supporter Fraser Suggate, 9, to lift his spirits as he battles brain cancer in the WCH ahead of the team's clash against Sydney. 18th September 2024. Picture: Brett Hartwig

Mum’s emotional outpour when Port stars surprise son in hospital

Fraser Suggate was watching his favourite team as they beat Hawthorn in last week, now players from Port have given him a surprise as he fights to beat cancer.

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Milly Mitchell is 27 years old. She has a four year old son, George, and her partner Declan. She also has stage four, cervical cancer. Her doctor told her that she was 'too young for cancer' when she came to them with symptoms. 17 April 2024. Picture Dean Martin

‘Told I was too young for cancer. Now I have 4 months to live’

Dismissed by doctors as not being old enough for cancer, Milly Mitchell heartbreakingly shares how her young son will only have ‘mummy’ in his life for a few more months.

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Aniah-Rose Wilkinson with her brother Zeke Pitts and mum Breanna Smith. Picture: Supplied

‘Leave my son to save my girl’: Adelaide mum’s impossible choice

Mum-of-two Breanna Smith must leave her non-verbal son behind in Adelaide to save her 16-month-old daughter’s life after she was diagnosed with cancer.

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Port Fans Karin and Gary Cullen, booked their flights to Sydney during half time at the Port v Hawthorn game to secure a seat to make it to the Port v Sydney game next week. Jax the German Shepherd wonÃt be going, but is happy to give his best Zac Butters impersonation. 15 September 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

‘I spend $15k a year supporting Port’: Mega fan forks out

Port Adelaide mega fan manages to snag interstate flight ahead of her favourite teams finals game against grand final favourite’s Sydney Swans.

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3/9/24. Mark Godfrey - 53 has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and began a support group, PALS Adelaide with younger men with the disease.Picture: Keryn Stevens

‘I live life three months at a time’: Man’s devastating cancer reality

Mark Godfrey never would’ve known he had cancer if he didn’t mention this strange symptom in passing to his GP at the end of his consult, now he lives life in three month blocks.

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‘We understand each other’: Seven friends battle cancer together

These incredible women are all bonded by knowing how hard battling cancer is. Here they share their unique stories and how powerful friendship can be.

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Xavier Pudovkin, 6, is a massive Port fan and is currently battling cancer tries out the exercise bikes with Connor Rozee of the Power in their indoor training centre .Wednesday,September,11,2024.Picture Mark Brake

‘I can beat it’: Port’s biggest little fan relapses before finals

Some of Port Adelaide littlest, biggest fans are facing some of the toughest battles, but that won’t stop them cheering on their team in the finals this Friday.

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Wild brawl mars Royal Adelaide Show finale as traders count cost

A young woman has been arrested following a wild brawl at the Royal Adelaide Show’s closing night, as stall operators share their disappointment at this year’s turnout.

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Karen Hedger, who tragically died in her sleep last month, with her three daughters Keischa Brown, Paris Hedger and Charlie Hedger. Picture: Supplied by family

Horror as mum dies after daughter’s surgery

Paris Hedger had only just survived her own life-threatening medical crisis when her world was shattered after her mum tragically died in her sleep.

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