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The Federal Treasurer says further increases to the pension age are inevitable, and that people should “work as long as they can”.
Cuts could come from closer look at young pensions
As the government’s ‘razor gang’ sought out more budget cuts over the weekend, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said tightening up checks on claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) would be a good start.
Family tree plot shows the black sheep of Black Death
Researchers have plotted the entire family tree of the Black Death bacterium, to understand how some family members evolved to become so harmful.
Ginseng's praises sung in new flu findings
Ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to new research.
Hawking warns preparation is low, as we prepare to outdo ourselves
It is all but inevitable that humans will create an Artificial Intelligence capable of outdoing to the human brain, and Stephen Hawking says we should be better prepared.
Health and legal concerns latest hindrance for big city link
The Victorian Health Department has put out its list of concerns about the multi-billion-dollar East West link in Melbourne.
Local health projects tremble under cost-cutting axe
Reports today say some Medicare Local executives have been warned that the Federal Government plans to shut down the current system.
Study wakes sleeping debate on anaesthetic mechanism
Despite its widespread use, the actual mechanism by which general anaesthetic works has remained mysterious, but new research has shed a small amount of light on the common practice.
New head takes charge of depression NFP
One of Australia’s lead charities in the fight against depression has a new CEO.
Age debate rages as far-off changes come closer
The mere mention of lifting the pension age has sent many into a spin, but with strong indications coming from various authorities it is considered quite likely something will happen.
Family tax cut considered for non-vax parenting
Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has been discussing plans to withhold tax benefits from families who do not immunise their children.
Flu fight, facts questioned while stockpiles grow
A new study has kicked off a fight between international medical authorities and drug companies.
Liver talk puts the hard word on Hep C
The last week saw the annual gathering of the latest findings in liver studies, this year detailing many exciting developments for hepatitis C virus treatment.
Spinal signals revived with electrical backing
Incredible research has given hope to many suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord damage, with a small trial in the US showing some excellent results.
Tech park tempts kids to go online outside
Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.
Kids' fear and stress stamped in DNA
A study has shown that growing up in a stressful environment affects a child’s DNA, modifying their development through disadvantage.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Biologists watch rapid advance of cellular in-fighting
Researchers have observed an incredible microbial arms race, as bacteria fight to contain their killer viruses.
Ancient ailment suggests little has changed
British researchers have uncovered the oldest known example of human cancer, in the bones of a 3,200-year-old skeleton.
Basic change re-writes genetic treatments
An astounding achievement in DNA medicine has been made - one which many believed would never be possible.
Funding helps MS footwork stride ahead
Researchers are investigating the use of textured shoe inserts to help with walking problems from multiple sclerosis.