‘Split-second decision’: The burger that cost Odetta her life
Odetta Maxwell, 25, will never meet her sister’s new child – all because of one moment on our roads. Here, her family pleads for change.
Young Adults
‘17 years and 14 doctors’: Shock diagnosis after years of pain
It took 17 years, 14 doctors, opioids and surgeries until Jo Scott finally received the devastating answer to her excruciating pain and suffering.
Woman told she’s too young dealt devastating diagnosis
This 28-year-old single mum’s Christmas plans have been ruined after she was dealt a devastating diagnosis she never expected.
Grief for young dad as shock death leaves family reeling
The young father of four’s own father led tributes, saying he struggled to comprehend what had happened.
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Last words of newly married man who died suddenly haunts family
Aged just 21, Anakhpal Singh married the love of his life – but three weeks later he suddenly died, leaving his widow utterly devastated.
‘Surprise diagnosis left me 24 hours for a life-changing choice’
A routine check-up after gastric band surgery was the beginning of a series of unexpected health shocks for this 22-year-old Adelaide woman.
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.
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.
‘I tried 15 mins of hypnotherapy a day for IBS and it’s life-changing’
Joanna could only book afternoon flights because she spent her mornings on the toilet with crippling IBS – now her life isn’t dictated by her chronic condition.
Mum’s horror as son’s friend makes nightmare discovery
The Adelaide mother has paid tribute to her son after receiving news no parent can imagine.
‘I had a good cry’: Mum stuck in sickness cycle learns shocking truth
This Yorke Peninsula mum thought she was caught in a cycle of daycare sickness bugs. When she couldn’t get better she went to the doctor and the results were unbelievable.
‘I was climbing Mt Lofty and now I might never walk again’
A woman in her 20s is facing the possibility of never walking again after a cough triggered a plethora of debilitating disabilities which have left her bed-bound, unable to feed herself.
Jordan’s shock as doctor’s sad prediction proved wrong
An Australian-first stem cell treatment was expected to have a life-altering side effect for the young woman.
Heartbreak after young Adelaide chef fails to turn up to work
When chef Ryan Krouwel missed his shift at a well-known bistro in the CBD, his sister rushed to check on him. What she found left her family shattered.
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