General
South Australian Labor MP Tony Piccolo hospitalised after suffering heart attack during run
A South Australian Labor MP is recovering in hospital following a heart attack during a group run on the weekend.
Key points:
- Mr Piccolo is the Member for Light, which includes the township of Gawler
- A regular runner, he says he experienced unusual chest tightness during a run on Saturday
- He is recovering in hospital after having a stent put in
Member for Light Tony Piccolo shared the news on his Facebook page on Sunday, saying he had a “pretty poor result at Gawler Parkrun” on Saturday morning.
He said he crossed the finish line in 28 minutes and 36 seconds. “Worst result in 12 months,” he wrote alongside a photo of him in a hospital bed.
Mr Piccolo, who is 61, was…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoTranslink data shows buses are late more often as Queensland approaches one year of 50¢ fares
-
Noosa News21 hours agoTerminal evacuated at Brisbane Airport, significant delays expected
-
Noosa News24 hours agoFormer Channel Nine reporter Benjamin McCormack facing dozens of child abuse material charges in Brisbane
-
Noosa News23 hours agoMan shot by police in Townsville charged with assault and drug offences