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Ring it up as miracle on Bell Street

3 June 2026 - When he had a sudden cardiac arrest while driving in traffic last July, falling unconscious as oblivious motorists beeped and overtook his stationary car, PJ Elasmar faced near certain death. But on what by all accounts should have been his last day of life, everything aligned so perfectly that calling his survival a miracle feels like an understatement.

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Austin Health marks 20 years powering cancer breakthroughs with the Victorian Cancer Biobank

2 July 2026 - Austin Health is celebrating two decades of partnership with the Victorian Cancer Biobank (VCB), a statewide collaboration driving cancer research, innovation and improved patient outcomes.

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