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More women being diagnosed with POTS but rural patients face extra toll
By Sam Bradbrook and Becc Bird

Being diagnosed with POTS in regional Australia means treatment is far away and local understanding of the condition is minimal.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/pots-women-diagnosis-rural-regional-patients-healthcare-sa/107016870

#WomensHealth #Health #RegionalCommunities #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #RuralandRemoteCommunities #PublicHealth #DiseasesandDisorders #SamBradbrook #BeccBird

Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter
By Josh Brine and Becc Bird

Police have ended the search for a three-month-old's body, and have called on the community to stop speculating about the tragedy.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-12/port-macdonnell-infant-search-ends-following-murder-suicide/107023834

#Homicide #Suicide #Police #MissingPerson #JoshBrine #BeccBird

Death of man experiencing homelessness in rural town prompts call for help
By Josh Brine, Becc Bird, and Aiden McNamara

Millicent residents say they are concerned for the welfare of dozens of people sleeping rough in town.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/death-man-experiencing-homeslessness-millicent-sa/106912132

#Homelessness #RegionalCommunities #LocalGovernment #RentalHousing #PublicHousing #Charities #SupportServices #JoshBrine #BeccBird #AidenMcNamara