Tag: illness
Near-death experience breaths new life into music
LIFE-CHANGING personal experiences have heavily influenced songwriting behind Mount Gambier metal band Obsidians Curse's newest single, Dear Death.
In the five-piece band's first single since...
Mount Gambier woman ecstatic with MND medical breakthrough
MOUNT Gambier woman Tayne Hogan who has been an avid fundraiser for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research since losing her father to the illness...
Organ transplant story to help shape state donations
INDEPENDENT MP Troy Bell said he hopes Mount Gambier double-transplant recipient Kimberley Telford's success story will inspire more South Australians to sign up for...
Salmonella spike prompts warning
A RISE in Salmonella cases has prompted a reminder for those planning an Australia Day barbecue to prepare their feast safely, in order to avoid food poisoning[...]
Hepatitis A outbreak sparks health warning
PEOPLE at high risk of hepatitis A are urged to ensure they are vaccinated and practice good hand hygiene following an outbreak of the virus, with another six cases in a week[...]
Flu outbreaks hit aged care centres
VICTORIANS with the flu are being warned to avoid aged care facilities after the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the eighth death of a resident at a retirement village in the state.[...]
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Winter campaign and Red Shield Appeal
AS the weather starts to cool, Salvation Army corps leader Tim Frost is calling on the community to donate blankets for those in need....
