‘I thought it was a pimple on my neck’: Young woman’s devastating diagnosis
This young woman was given a devastating diagnosis earlier this year but she’s pushing through to ensure she can accomplish her magical dream.
Young Adults
‘I spent a month weeping’: Cancer left woman with lifelong disabilities
After Shona Edwards was diagnosed with cancer in her 20s she developed disabilities. Now she’s advocating for research into the effects of cancer on youth.
Deadly drugs find new Aussie market
Deadly synthetic opioids linked to deaths across the country have been found by health workers in one major city for the first time.
Gen Z swaps doctors for TikTok – and they’re not alone
Ashie Luke says social media was key to her receiving a life-changing diagnosis. But the benefits come with risks, experts warn.
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I don’t want to talk about poo but I have to — this is why
After a tragic accident left him wheelchair-bound, a father-of-one is now fighting for 50,000 Australians who have been ‘ghosted’ by the federal government. Find out why.
Young mum’s car crash turns into baby joy
Laniene Cust was 33-weeks pregnant when she was in a nightmare car crash with a kangaroo. What happened next left her “confused and shocked”.
‘I don’t want to be wheelchair-bound’: Mum-of-two dealt cruel double diagnosis
Just after Mount Barker mum-of-two Caroline Nunan finally beat cancer she found out she had an incurable condition.
Young Aussies turning away from alcohol
Young Aussies are turning their backs on the booze, and it’s earning them a reputation as the country’s most “sensible” generation.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Mystery condition leaves young woman in ‘debilitating’ health fight
It started with a virus, now this 23-year-old SA woman is bed-bound and doctors investigating what’s caused her life-altering health condition.
‘Not a dream’: Young mum has organ removed after misdiagnosis
A mum-of-two spent the holidays in hospital away from her young family due to receiving surgery for the removal of an organ. Doctors soon discovered the true cause of her symptoms.
‘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.
‘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.
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