Kylie Wanschers was holidaying with her best friend Jodie Hayden in March when she stepped onto the balcony to get her towel — that one step would change her life forever. The 49-year-old slipped on the wet balcony floor, falling onto her back. “She knew she’d hurt herself but didn’t know where,” Hayden told 7NEWS.com.au. … Read more
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT An Aussie mum began living a nightmare when her youngest son Ryan developed a common Strep A infection that quickly turned into sepsis and resulted in the amputation of both of his legs. Mum-of-two and beauty therapist owner, Jessica, 31, and her husband Sam, also 31, from Broken Hill in NSW, have … Read more
Katie Illingworth rang in the new year in 2016 with a quiet night surrounded by friends. She woke at 6am on New Year’s Day feeling fresh and ready for what lay ahead. Within minutes, that changed. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today “The next thing I knew I woke up on the … Read more
A mum-of-two has gone viral after revealing she has been pregnant for 17 of the past 18 months. Jacqueline Woodwell, from the US, has two young daughters, Grace and Emma, and is about to give birth to her third daughter. She gave birth to her daughter nine months ago and became pregnant six weeks later. … Read more
Peanut allergies are the second-most common allergy in Australia — and for those severely allergic to the legume, mere traces can be fatal. Now, 10 paediatric hospitals across Australia are introducing a world-first mainstream care model offering “peanut oral immunotherapy program” for babies under the age of one. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: New peanut allergy … Read more
A 53-year-old nurse experienced lasting flu-like symptoms before she died in hospital, while her husband is now critical in hospital with similar symptoms, their family have revealed. Wellington nurse Maria Packe-Leonard was described as being otherwise fit, healthy and vibrant before she fell ill with influenza symptoms earlier this month. Her brother, Darrell Packe, said … Read more
Have you ever wondered what makes your gum so chewy? You might wish you hadn’t. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Expert reveals the disturbing truth about chewing gum. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today An Australian sustainability expert and environmental advocate has shared in a now-viral video the horrific truth about chewing gum. … Read more
A 21-year-old man with severe intellectual disabilities, known as MZU in court documents, is set to spend two years in jail without ever facing trial. That’s due to “profoundly regrettable” delays in the Queensland Mental Health Court, chief justice Helen Bowskill said last Thursday as she refused bail to the young man due to an … Read more
Even with her four-year-old daughter in tow, Perth mum Karen Windsor decided she needed to find some time in her busy schedule to focus on her fitness. After starting pilates, yoga, kick-boxing and even 10-minute at-home workouts, when Karen’s back began to ache she put it down to her new exercise regimen. As the pain … Read more
Ten metres. It’s a distance most people would cover in a few strides without much second thought. But for Perth resident Roberta Lilley, it’s as far as she can go without suffering excruciating pain. “The day after, I am in so much pain it’s difficult to eat,” she told 7NEWS.com.au. Know the news with the … Read more
