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Courier Mail – Man gets new heart for Valentine’s Day

Courier Mail
February 14th, 2025

It’s taken two years, more than 100 days spent lying in a hospital bed and eventually a brand new heart, but Rhys Hoole is finally ready to get back to his first love this Valentine’s Day: sport.

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Courier Mail – No More Ekka Sundaes from Medics

Courier Mail
January 30th, 2025

A partnership that involves an Ekka staple that has raised millions of dollars for medical research will end this year after three decades.

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ABC Breakfast Ekka Strawberry Sundae Interview

ABC Radio Brisbane
January 30th, 2025

It’s certainly a bit of a sad day for us and we’re shedding a tear as well. But 35 years we’ve been the custodian of this iconic product. But it’s time for us to hand the reins back to the RNA.

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4BC Mornings Ekka Strawberry Sundae Interview

4BC Brisbane
January 30th, 2025

Listen to 4BC Brisbane interview about the Prince Charles Hospital Foundation Ekka Strawberry Sundae announcement.

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7News Ekka Strawberry Sundae Interview

7News Brisbane
January 29th, 2025

Well, when we think of the Ekka, we think of strawberry sundaes. But for the first time in more than three decades, the baton or scoop in this case is being passed on.

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Brisbane, we have some news…

TPCH Foundation media release
January 29th, 2025

The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation Steps Back from Ekka Strawberry Sundae Program After 35 Incredible Years

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