‘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.
Kids & Teens
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.
‘Heartbreaking’: Baby’s cancer battle after months of salmonella treatment
Baby Bryson was struggling for months, unable to get over salmonella, his mum was constantly bringing him to the doctor until finally they received a shocking diagnosis.
‘She’s scared’: Mum thought tot had a virus – it was a tumour
Three-year-old Eve Robertson was hallucinating rainbows and stars on the ceiling of her hospital bed after a common virus lead to a devastating diagnosis.
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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.
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