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Watch a crisis response exercise as it happens in Ballarat

In Ballarat on Saturday, firefighters from across the area will receive calls to reports of a chemical smell on a V/Line train which starts to affect hundreds of passengers on board. It's all part of a counterterrorism exercise organised by the CFA to ... >> view original

DNA editing could be key in sickle cell anemia cure

Changing a single letter of the human red blood cell DNA could be the key to curing sickle cell anemia and other blood-related diseases, according to a study published on Friday. The study led by Merlin Crossley, Dean of Science at the University of New ... >> view original

Indian-Origin Doctor Banned From Practising in Australia

Canberra: Authorities in Australia on Friday banned an Indian-origin surgeon from practising in the country after he was found to have lied in his job application and lacked professional competence in performing complex surgeries, a media report said. >> view original

Buy a bun for cause

THERE has never been a better reason to satisfy your sweet tooth than to buy a finger bun from Bakers Delight to support the Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA) Pink Bun campaign. All money raised through the sale of the treats until June 3 will go ... >> view original

The happiest jobs: gardeners, florists and hairdressers top the list

Paul Dolan knows how to make you happy. If you want to be happy, choose your job carefully. "Lost happiness is lost forever." Paul Dolan. Gardeners and florists are the happiest of all the professions and nearly twice as happy as people in more prestigious ... >> view original

Vet stunned by python who ate barbecue tongs

A cautionary tale for snake owners - don't use the barbeque tongs when you're feeding it. Winston the python's owner was using tongs to feed him a rat when he swallowed them both. The vet took some convincing about what was wrong: "I've been a vet ... >> view original

Americans turn to childrens' diarrhoea medicine Pedialyte as an unusual ...

Childrens' diarrhoea medicine Pedialyte has seen its sales soar after adults have started using it as a hangover cure. Getty Images. BY DOUG BOLTON – 15 May 2015. Sales of a childrens' diarrhoea medicine are up in the USA, after it has been touted as a ... >> view original

NDIS citizens' jury finds scheme successful so far, but with work to do

The NDIS citizens' jury finds the scheme is already giving people living with disabilities more independence and an improved quality of life, but there is room for improvement in its roll out. Witness and NDIS participant Simone Stevens is pleased with the ... >> view original

REPORT: Australia's drug trade is at a record high

In a report by the Australian Crime Commission, over 112,000 illicit drug arrests and 93,000 illicit drug seizures were made in Australia from 2013-14 — the highest ever on record. National drug arrests reported a 10 percent increase on the previous year with ... >> view original

Community rallies to smash $80000 target to help Braiden Peters-Whitwell

GOOD LUCK BRAIDEN: Four-year-old Braiden Peters-Whitwell pictured on Thursday morning at Westmead Hospital, just after surgery to have his central line put in. Photo: SUPPLIED. FOUR-YEAR-OLD Braiden Peters-Whitwell has captured the hearts of ... >> view original