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A new Productivity Commission report says over one million Australians live in deep or very deep social exclusion, and that economic growth in the country has not helped the disadvantaged.
Breast cancer beat-down in Melbourne lab
Melbourne researchers may have found a new treatment for breast cancer after positive results emerged from a leukaemia drug trial.
Scientists map the brain's earliest work
Australian researchers in collaboration with a team from the US have mapped and observed some mind-blowing changes that occur as young brains develop.
Study probes oral sex benefits
Psychologists have delved deep into the art of cunnilingus to decipher its true evolutionary purpose.
Two men seem HIV free after bone therapy
Scientists are proceeding cautiously, but it appears two patients may have been cleared of HIV after bone marrow transplants for lymphoma.
Smoking sought for new casino high-rollers
The owners of a planned casino in Sydney have applied for their entire high-rollers’ floor to allow smoking, a move with has drawn criticism from workers’ rights and anti-smoking groups.
Victoria bows out of national asbestos plan
The Victorian government is refusing to sign up to a national plan to rid public buildings of asbestos; calling the scheme an “ineffective Labor policy”.
ER rates down after ban on knock-off drugs
A meeting of state fair trading ministers, Commonwealth representatives, authorities and experts has decided to extend a ban on synthetic drugs in Australia.
Helping pays off in ABS stats
The latest ABS salary statistics have been released and it seems medicine is the industry to go for to get the highest pay cheque.
Lasers listen to blood cell's lament
Lasers may be able to detect diseases in individual blood cells, with new research suggesting the technique could be used in a number of ways.
Live liver grown in lab
An important proof-of-concept test has been successful in a Japanese lab, one which could lead to vast improvements in donor organ availability.
Forum for findings in science of the mind
A forum has been announced that will explore some groundbreaking ideas in neuroscience and education.
Masseuse says massage in schools reduces bullying
Some Tasmanian schools have resorted to massages to calm crazed students.
QLD works on healthy trans-Torres relations
The Queensland Government is forging stronger ties with a nearby oceanic neighbour; the nation of Papua New Guinea.
Scientists closing in on malaria
An Australian-lead trial could lead to a breakthrough vaccine treatment for malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Survey shows spike in cycling
Bicycles make up an incredible 24 per cent of traffic on London streets at rush hour, a survey has found.
Big builders bid for Ear and Eye job
The big players in Victorian construction are bidding for a high-profile government contract, to rebuild the iconic Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
DisabilityCare officially up, positive outcomes reported
One of the final acts of the Gillard Government has come into effect today with the official beginning of the national disability insurance scheme, now called DisabilityCare.
New AIDS protocols could end epidemic
New guidelines from the World Health Organisation could save millions of lives with a simple change in treatment.
New PBS pill-listings praised by sufferers
Three cancer drugs have been made dramatically cheaper after their inclusion in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Paid leave now on for organ donors
Organ donors will now be able to access paid leave from work, with a two year Federal Government funded pilot program beginning today.