‘Over’: Barnes issues major health update
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared a health update after he underwent surgery for an injury he noticed while on tour.
Adults 50-70
‘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.
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.
‘Everybody with breasts should be self-examining’
After an SA radio star revealed she had breast cancer, a local GP has shared her advice – and how a 10-minute appointment could save lives.
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‘Can’t gift wrap it’: Best friend gives greatest gift of life
A man has given the ultimate birthday gift to his best friend of over a decade – a live organ.
A brain injury left him thinking he was a cornflake, but still denied NDIS
A man with an acquired brain injury has been denied NDIS funding despite his doctors saying he will likely never recover.
‘She isn’t alone’: SA cancer survivors rally behind Ali Clarke
Ali Clarke’s devastating on-air health revelation has hit very close to home for thousands of South Australian women, some of whom have rallied to support the radio personality.
‘Borrowed time’: Popular Adelaide dog breeder’s terminal cancer fight
An Adelaide grandmother – and well-known dog breeder and disability carer – went into hospital to have her gallbladder removed but ended up with a terminal cancer diagnosis.
‘My dad has cancer and I sent him away to fight for his life’
Just two weeks after walking his daughter down the aisle, Mick Walker was diagnosed with cancer – and then he was told the only treatment was interstate away from his loved ones.
‘A nanny state’: Popular Adelaide YouTuber leaves country
Popular YouTuber Vaping Bogan has decided to call it quits on Australia and take his family to the UK after government changes to vaping laws. Here’s why.
‘They deserve better’: Son’s cruel diagnosis a shock twist for dying mum
Patricia Ritchie watched her son beat cancer twice. Now she’s fighting a stage-four battle of her own – and doesn’t have much time.
Heartbreaking reason father-of-two has planned his own funeral
A father-of-two has been forced to plan his own funeral after he found an unusual lump on the side of his neck.
‘I’m petrified’: NDIS ignores pleas by mum of severely disabled son
A 65-year-old mother has called out the NDIS for failing to review her severely disabled son’s funding plan after a much-needed surgery meant she can’t care for him.
‘Stuck here’: Cancer patient’s dire living situation
After Shona Brandon finishes her chemotherapy appointments she returns home. Only for Shona, home is a leaky van – with no insulation.
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