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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

Harcourts Ballarat team dons heels for a cause

The Harcourts Ballarat team sported their suits and heels for a walk with purpose along Melbourne's Southbank on Friday for the third annual Walk a Mile in their Shoes campaign, which raised more than $100,000 for White Ribbon Australia. Leading over ... >> 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

Python needs surgery to remove tongs

A pet python named Winston underwent a delicate surgery to remove a pair of BBQ tongs lodged in his stomach. Loading… Post to Facebook. Python needs surgery to remove tongs A pet python named Winston underwent a delicate surgery to remove a pair ... >> view original

Call for rethink on law as research shows Australians the world's biggest users of ...

RESEARCH shows Australians are the world's biggest users of overseas surrogacy, even ahead of the US. Here, a mother and surrogate share their experiences with the processes. THE MOTHER. SELENA Wool, 35, has lost six babies; three of them ... >> view original

Childrens' diarrhoea medicine being used as hangover cure

SALES of a childrens' diarrhoea medicine are up in the USA, after it has been touted as a surprisingly effective hangover cure. The medicine, Pedialyte, has seen fairly steady sales over the years. However, according to marketing research company Nielsen, ... >> 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

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

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

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