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Med student from Gympie wows with heart transplant theory

The ‘proud’ St Pat’s graduate and PhD student has moved on to the next round of a prestigious UQ competition.

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07th Aug. 2020 8:08 AM

Gympie’s Hollier O'Neill won UQ’s 3MT competition for the Faculty of Medicine for her videoing on heart transplant research, and moves on the next round of finals.

Greatest gift comes full circle for Hervey Bay dad

Etched into Craig Eagleson's right forearm is an orange tattoo - a tribute to his identical twin brother Greg

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01st Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

FIGHT FOR FAMILY: Noah, 18, with his father and heart transplant recipient Craig Eagleson from Hervey Bay.

Former fitness fanatic opens up about heart transplant

ANYONE who first meets Jeffrey Kirkman and Bev Cooke would be shocked to hear that they received a heart transplant.

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30th July 2019 5:07 AM

HOW TO SAVE A LIFE: Acting organ donation specialist nurse, Karen Jenner with grateful heart transplant recipients and Bundy locals, Jeffrey Kirkman and Bev Cooke.

How Fraser Island spider venom can keep a heart alive

As soon as a heart leaves it's donor it begins to die, meaning that hearts can only be kept for a few hours before a...

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27th July 2019 4:07 AM

FASCINATING: Professor Glenn King is hoping funnel web spider venom will have lots of unexpected health benefits.

Heart transplant 14 years to day of dad’s death

September 16, 1987, is a date close to Chris Laurie’s heart. It was the day the Logan man received a new heart and saved...

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25th July 2019 5:07 AM

Heart Transplant recipient Chris Laurie remembers his surgery 32 years ago.

One heart, two sides to the tale

Josephine Moon's latest novel was inspired by chicken nuggets, beer and an American talk show

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30th March 2019 10:03 AM

GIFT OF LIFE: Author Josephine Moon at home in Cooroy.

Dad's fight for life after heart transplant

Wade Eathorne had no medical history, didn't smoke and hardly drank, but a massive heart attack changed his life forever...

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23rd Jan. 2019 12:01 PM

Heart transplant recipient Wade Eathorne pictured with daughters Savannah, Scarlett and Indiana, and wife Justine.

'I died three times': Incredible tale of transplant survival

'All you see is the light going down, just closing in': Caloundra man, Colin Manderson was weeks from death before...

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16th Jan. 2019 9:01 AM

Colin Manderson crossed the finish line at the Cycle of Giving in 2018.

Please donate for people like Arthur

Arthur Brady has enjoyed 27 years of life with his new heart. He will share his story on Sunday at the Donate Life...

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08th June 2018 5:06 AM

Toowoomba man's second chance after shock collapse

AT 82, Arthur Hardy reckons his heart is the best part of his body - but it's not his first one.

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