Archie was approaching his first birthday when he suddenly developed a fever and a “fine red rash” across his back and abdomen. When the symptom persisted for 48 hours, his mother, Kylie Read, took him to the hospital where, three days later, Archie would take his last breath in his her arms, unrecognisably swollen and … Read more
A woman has issued a stark warning to the public about the importance of a free heart tests after her best friend tragically died from an undiagnosed condition. Katie Mary, known as @itskatiemary on TikTok, shared the heartbreaking news of her friend’s sudden death and emphasised the need for regular health checks. In a serious … Read more
A charity has been accused of “insulting women” with a social media post which claims that anyone “regardless of their gender” could have ovarian cancer. In a post on June 4, Ovarian Cancer Action posted on the X site: “Did you know that anyone with ovaries, regardless of gender identity, can be at risk for … Read more
7NEWS Sydney has partnered with the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation for the annual Sydney Sick Kids Appeal. Sydney Sick Kids Appeal is one of Sydney Children Hospitals Foundation’s (SCHF) major appeals — aiming to raise $15 million to support treatment, research, and patient experience across the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN) — including both of … Read more
Christine Campbell was nine years old when she migrated from the Philippines to Australia in 1995 — she was seeking a better life, but would soon to discover a set of hurdles. Campbell was living in Melbourne, when at the age of 15 she and her mother fled from violence at home. The teenager had … Read more
Russell Cook is due to finish the challenge on 7 April. Ultramarathon runner Russ Cook, also known as “Hardest Geezer,” is about to achieve a remarkable feat: running the entire length of Africa. This ambitious journey, dubbed Project Africa, will see him become the first person to ever complete such a trek. Cook began his … Read more
The Bunnings sausage sizzle is a beloved ritual for peckish weekenders heading to the hardware store, and a boost for local charities — but now it too has been hit by the cost-of-living crisis. Prices last month increased at the iconic barbecues across Australia, as the community groups fundraising at the fry-ups reported plummeting profits, … Read more
Mark Knopfler has rounded up a stellar list of names for Teenage Cancer Trust’s new single (Image: Joby Sessions/Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images) It’s a long journey from a 1970s cyclone to 83-year-old Ringo Starr picking up his drumsticks. But, if you want to trace the arc of the charity single, then this is its … Read more
Joe Powell-Main was a promising Royal Ballet student when a recurring knee injury and car accident at 14 seemed to end it all. For years, he was “made to feel like I don’t belong,” but fought back and built a dynamic new dance career. Tonight, Joe will take to the stage at the charity gala … Read more
