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Australian Blood Donor Saves 2.4 Million Babies, Dies at 88

James Harrison, an Australian man, died at 88; his blood plasma, rich in a rare anti-D immunoglobulin, saved 2.4 million babies from a pregnancy-related condition. His death was announced by his family on February 21, 2024.

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Australian Blood Donor 'Man with the Golden Arm' Dies at 88

James Harrison, an Australian known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," died at 88 after donating blood 1,173 times, saving over two million babies' lives with his rare Anti-D antibodies that prevent rhesus disease.

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Australian 'Golden Arm' Blood Donor James Harrison Dies at 88

James Harrison, an Australian blood donor known as the "man with the golden arm," died at 88 after donating blood 1,173 times, saving over two million babies from Rh disease. His rare plasma contained Anti-D antibodies, crucial for preventing this life-threatening condition.

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Sydney Property Market Rebounds Amid Interest Rate Cut Expectations

Sydney's median house price increased 0.3% in February to \$1.464 million, driven by expectations of lower interest rates, while Australia's best-performing markets showed more subdued growth due to already high prices and reduced immigration.

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Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed

Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.

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Australia Rejects Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission Proposal

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties rejected a British proposal for Australian troops to join a Ukraine peacekeeping mission, citing national interest; Labor will continue providing aid, while the Coalition will lobby Trump if elected.

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Australian Blood Donor James Harrison Dies at 88, Saving Millions of Babies

James Harrison, an Australian known as the "Man with the Golden Arm," died at 88 on February 17, 2024, after donating blood more than 1,173 times, saving over two million babies' lives through his rare Anti-D antibodies, which are used to prevent rhesus disease in newborns.

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Victoria Proposes 30km/h Speed Limits to Improve Child Road Safety

Infrastructure Victoria proposes lowering speed limits to 30km/h on Victorian local streets to reduce child road accidents, costing \$35-45 million, and impacting travel times minimally while significantly improving safety.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred: Flooding Poses Greatest Threat

Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales with up to 400 millimeters of rain, posing a major flood risk exceeding that of wind damage; historical precedents suggest potentially devastating consequences.

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Million-Dollar Reward Offered in 1998 Melbourne Gangland Bombing

A $1 million reward has been offered for information regarding the unsolved 1998 bombing death of Melbourne businessman Gianni "John" Furlan, whose car exploded near a primary school, highlighting the case's enduring impact and the danger posed to innocent bystanders.

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Cyclone Alfred Prompts Queensland Residents to Prepare for Severe Weather

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit south-east Queensland later this week, prompting warnings for damaging winds, high tides, heavy rainfall and flash flooding; Brisbane City Council provides sandbags and severe weather alerts, but some collection points have run out.

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Victoria Proposes School Expansion to Save Billions in Construction Costs

Infrastructure Victoria's 30-year infrastructure strategy proposes a \$1.5 billion to \$3.3 billion investment in expanding existing schools to accommodate Victoria's projected 1 million population growth over the next decade, potentially saving \$2.4 billion in construction costs compared to buildi...

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