Australian Impact. How Our Entrepreneurs Are Making Their Mark

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May 23, 2025

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Australian Impact. How Our Entrepreneurs Are Making Their Mark
Australian Impact. How Our Entrepreneurs Are Making Their Mark

Australian Impact. How Our Entrepreneurs Are Making Their Mark

From the jaw-dropping beauty of the Great Barrier Reef to wildlife that’s as fascinating as it is fearsome (yes, some will kill you) - then there’s Vegemite that divides tastebuds, and the Hemsworth brothers who don’t - Australia has certainly made its presence known. Add to that the world’s oldest continuous living culture, and you’ve got a nation that blends ancient wisdom with modern wonder. With all this in mind, Jimmy dives into some of Australia’s most impressive breakthroughs - and the brilliant minds behind them.

First up: artificial hearts.

Born from a blend of personal tragedy, backyard tinkering, and sheer brilliance, the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart is the brainchild of Dr Daniel Timms, a biomedical engineering graduate from the Queensland University of Technology. Inspired by a fishpond pump and driven by a desire to help his ailing father, Dr Timms developed the world’s first durable, total artificial heart - a compact marvel of modern medicine that's now undergoing successful trials in Australia and the United States. This is innovation with a heartbeat - literally.

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So, what else has Australia contributed to the world stage?

Stick with Jimmy as he uncovers the game-changers, the rule-breakers, and the quietly brilliant minds shaping the future - Aussie-style

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