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Heart transplant survivor competes in golf at Transplant Games

Mark van den Heuvel, 56, received a heart transplant on August 24, 2025, and will compete in golf at the Australian Transplant Games in Tasmania in a few weeks.

Why it mattersThe story shows how quickly transplant recipients can return to normal life, and how organ donation can transform someone's future in months, not years.

AustraliaAustralians waiting for organ transplants benefit from a strong donor network; this story shows the real difference a transplant makes to quality of life.

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PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in Australian rainwater for first time

RMIT researchers detected eight PFAS compounds in Melbourne rainwater samples at levels well below health guidelines.

Why it mattersUnderstanding how PFAS spreads through air and rain helps regulators decide which uses to restrict. It also helps communities protect their water sources.