‘He won’t be forgotten’: Mum’s heart-shattering tribute to Sammy Scully
Sergeant Sammy Scully‘s mum has shared his devastating final words after he lost his brave battle with incurable brain cancer.
Kids & Teens
Tiny sign before toddler’s devastating diagnosis
When two-year-old Marlow Kay developed a black spot on his tongue, his mum immediately wanted it checked out. But she couldn’t believe the diagnosis.
‘Resilient’ baby Remi set to face his toughest battle yet
At 12 weeks pregnant, Caitlin Grant was told her baby had a one in two chance of having Down syndrome. She decided not to take the confirmation test, but it did reveal a challenge ahead.
22 broken bones: Rare condition gives teen even tougher fight
Adelaide teen Will Niven was born with a genetic condition that has altered his life — but he now faces an even more intense challenge.
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One reason little Lucy is still alive eight years after grim diagnosis
The Adelaide girl’s mother says there is one “beautiful family” out there to whom they owe everything.
Nightmare for SA parents after routine GP visit
What started as a routine check-up turned into a heartbreaking journey of scans, hospital stays and treatment for eight-month-old Ibrahim.
Puberty blockers: J.K. Rowling backs ban — but they’re legal here
Author J.K Rowling has openly condemned the use of puberty blockers by children after they were banned in the UK but the treatment remains legal in Australia.
‘Why me?’: Identical twin baby amputated after rare diagnosis
Christina Forster said she is preparing for the day one of her twin baby boys asks her “why me?” after a rare condition left him without a leg.
‘I still have nightmares’: Father saves son waiting for ambulance
A father-of-three has told of the moment he saved his son’s life after a horrific medical episode – and then waited 40 minutes for an ambulance.
Albo’s boast after ‘shenanigans’ on new laws
Australia has effectively passed some of the world’s strictest regulations for social media use, which will put teens and social media giants on notice.
‘Weapons’: Parents’ plea after 12yo suicide
The parents of 12-year-old Charlotte O’Brien have called for a big change in social media laws after her death rocked the country.
Young Aussie star’s fateful last call to mum ‘the night before’ tragedy
When Trish Evelyn received the call that her son – a rising Aussie star – had ended his life, she thought her own heart would stop beating. Now she’s dedicating her life to spreading his message.
Aussie chef’s shock new Trump connection
Controversial chef Pete Evans has teamed up with fellow vaccine sceptic and Trump confidante Robert F Kennedy Jr on a new cookbook for kids.
The sudden illness that stole Tyrone’s life
A mother endured what no parent should ever have to – the loss of one of her children. Now she is speaking about how her son died to help raise awareness of the cruel condition.
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