An artificial titanium heart developed in Australia has been successfully transplanted into a human for the first time.

The operation, taking more than 40 hours, was carried out in the US and saw a patient's diseased heart removed, and replaced with the Australian-invented substitute.

Texas Heart Institute CEO Dr Joseph Rogers told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings it's game-changing for the medical community.

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Maddington residents say local crime from state housing is getting so bad, they're organising forums to pressure the Department of Communities into action

City of Gosnells Councillor Glenn Dewhurst told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the government is "enabling" these people to commit crimes.

"We've got families living in houses that refuse to go out after dark... people shouldn't be that terrified in their own homes," said Mr Dewhurst.

"There's a disconnect between police and the Department of Communities."

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The Perth Perception survey for 2024 has revealed Gen Z are most optimistic about Perth City's future compared to more than 40 per cent of Baby Boomers who believe the city has changed for the worse.

CEO of the Committee for Perth Paula Rogers told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings there is a generational difference in the perceptions of Perth.

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