Adelaide boy Enzo Cornejo who lives with progeria shares words of wisdom with other youth: ‘What’s important is being happy’

Enzo Cornejo has a condition that’s prevalent in about one in four million births worldwide, but while his life experience is incredibly unique, the lessons he’s learnt in his lifetime so far are relevant to everyone. Cornejo was diagnosed with progeria, a condition that causes rapid ageing, just before he turned three. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

Family calls for epilepsy, organ donation awareness after son’s sudden death

The family of a Victorian boy who died suddenly from epilepsy hopes his death can highlight the importance of organ donation, as his legacy lives on through others. Six-year-old Archie Michael, from Donald in the state’s northwest, died after suffering an epileptic seizure on February 7, just weeks after receiving an epilepsy diagnosis. Archie “randomly” … Read more

Taylor Swift concert ticket scam victim, 9, becomes viral concert moment

A mother and daughter who were caught out by Taylor Swift ticket scammers have had a remarkable reversal of fortune. Milana Bruno met her hero in a viral moment from Swift’s Eras Tour concert on Friday night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: The 9-year-old scam victim whose luck turned into … Read more

Nowak family relocating from Adelaide to the US in hopes of saving their son Murphy Nowak’s life as he battles cancer

An Adelaide family is praying for a miracle as they prepare to relocate to the US, hoping to save their five-year-old son’s life. Just six years ago, another one of their children was struck down with meningococcal. Now, their youngest has aggressive cancer. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide family praying for a miracle as they … Read more

Queensland woman ‘completely incapacitated overnight’ after contracting mosquito-borne Ross River virus

It started as a rash, but led to Tara Rogers becoming “completely incapacitated overnight”. But that’s not even the “scary part” about Ross River virus, the Sunshine Coast woman said. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie mum ‘completely incapacitated overnight’ from mosquito bite. Catch the best deals and products hand-picked by our team at Best Picks … Read more

DNA test kit horror story: ‘I slept with my half-sibling’

Victoria Hill never quite understood how she could be so different from her father — in looks and in temperament. The 39-year-old licensed clinical social worker from the US state of Connecticut used to joke that perhaps she was the mailman’s child. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Victoria Hill took a DNA test. The results were … Read more

Teen killed in crash on her way to Taylor Swift concert identified

Mieka Pokarier was listening to Taylor Swift’s songs in the car, on her way to the pop icon’s concert, when tragedy struck. The 16-year-old died in a serious head-on collision between a semi-trailer and SUV on Dunedoo Rd in Ballimore — near Dubbo — about 6pm on Thursday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Queensland teenager killed … Read more

WA residents warned about dangers of solar hot water systems after Perth dog suffers fatal burns

WA pet owners have been warned about a hidden household hazard after a Perth family’s dog suffered “horrific”, fatal burns. Ollie the 13-year-old poodle was outside his Hamersley home when the solar hot water system released, with water from a small pipe on the side of the house spraying the dog with boiling water. The … Read more

Prince Harry refuses to give update on father’s health and admits he might become US citizen

Prince Harry has revealed he has considered becoming an American citizen, four years after he and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced they would end their royal duties and move to California. Speaking at the site of next year’s Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada, the Duke of Sussex was asked about his life … Read more