‘My sister died of cancer and then I sat my year 12 exams’
Just a year ago Maram fled her war-torn country and spoke barely any English. Just weeks ago she lost her sister to cancer. Today she is among this year’s SACE high achievers.
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Meet SA’s 2024 SACE high achievers
33 South Australian students have been awarded 2024 Governor of South Australia Commendations for Excellence in SACE. See who made the list.
‘Strange’: Divorcee on Xmas alone after 25-year marriage ends
Around 50,000 couples split in 2024, as Elizabeth Jane shares what Christmas alone looks like after her husband ended their marriage – and it’s not all sadness and longing.
Adelaide Christmas weather watch 2024: Here’s the forecast
It’s the question that can make or break the festive season – what is the weather going to be like this Christmas Day? Our weather watcher gives his prediction.
‘Bean sprouts!’ Patient’s bizarre discovery during oral surgery
The discovery occurred during an operation to remove an infection after countless surgeries to treat very-nearly fatal oral cancer.
Star’s plea after ‘absolutely devastating’ High Court ruling
The activist actress’s appeal came after a major ruling last week and Australia’s landmark child social media ban.
How my cancer triggered menopause at just 18
At 18, Tara Winston was diagnosed with cancer and suffering the debilitating night sweats and hot flushes of medically induced menopause. Here, she tells her story.
‘Younger generations would be horrified’: Truth about seniors’ sex lives
Baby Boomers are living longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives – and that includes in the bedroom. But it’s an increasingly risky business.
She lost her leg. He paid a small fine: ‘It’s a smack in the mouth’
Vivienne Duffett doesn’t recall the crash that cost her a limb, but she remembers her reaction to discovering the price the driver who caused it paid.
‘I lost my virginity at 55 with a male escort’
Growing up in a strict religious family, sex was forbidden. But at 55, Annie Lane has finally lost her virginity.
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