Baby twins Artie and Jack hear mother's voice after historic surgery
Baby twins Artie and Jack Porter received cochlear implants in an Australian-first surgery on June 20, 2026, allowing them to hear their mother's voice for the first time. The eight-hour surgery, performed by Dr. Rithvik Reddy, addresses significant funding gaps for cochlear services in New South Wales, where families face an average annual shortfall of $7,000 per child.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 18:45 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 18:50 UTC
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