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Giant yellow duck goes missing off Australia

The duck, owned by Cockburn Masters Swimming Club, was last seen at Perth’s Coogee Beach.

18 Mar 2018 5:27 PM

University education makes students more agreeable: study

University education has positive effects on extraversion, reversing downward sloping population trend in outward orientation as people age.

17 Mar 2018 2:36 PM

Scientists identify new possibility for untreatable blood cancer

The study found a molecule called IL-18 suppressed the immune system to help create a bone marrow environment for the cancer to grow.

16 Mar 2018 12:26 PM

Platypus milk may help fight superbugs: study

Platypus milk contained a protein with rather unusual and protective antibacterial characteristics.

15 Mar 2018 4:31 PM

Ola expands in Australia, begins service in Sydney

Last month, the company had kick-started its services in Australia with Perth.

12 Mar 2018 10:53 AM

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Australia reveals first gay marriage ended in heartbreak after just 48 days

The wedding had remained private until it was revealed with the family's permission in parliament on Wednesday.

07 Mar 2018 5:34 PM

Prince Charles to visit island where Prince Philip is a god

Prince Charles will also tour the country to learn how locals  recovered from 2015's devastating Cyclone Pam.

06 Mar 2018 5:24 PM

Many mothers may lack knowledge about child burn risk, treatment

While 94 percent of mothers knew to cool a burn with water only, just 10 percent realized they should do it for a full 20 minutes.

28 Feb 2018 8:46 PM

Australian town crowns most impressive hairstyle at inaugural 'Mulletfest'

The highly coveted award for the ‘best mullet of all’ went to Shane ‘Shag’ Hanrahan, who began growing his mane in 1986.

26 Feb 2018 5:46 PM

Why people get aggressive after drinking decoded

The results of the current study are also consistent with several psychological theories of alcohol-related aggression.

13 Feb 2018 2:39 PM

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Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the brain.

06 Feb 2018 5:41 PM

Regular exercise cuts complications post-lung cancer surgery

Pooled analysis of the data showed that an exercise programme before surgery reduces the complication rate afterwards by 48 per cent.

03 Feb 2018 2:04 PM

New kid in the block of sky-gazing: Australia's bubble tents

The inflatable, air-locked dome tents are set with a backdrop of national parkland.

28 Jan 2018 8:46 PM

Parents initiating teens to drinking a bad idea: Study

The findings were reported in the medical journal The Lancet Public Health.

27 Jan 2018 3:07 PM

Tiny crystals could predict volcanic eruptions

The crystals being studied were created when molten rock, known as magma, from up to 30 km beneath a volcano starts to move upwards.

25 Jan 2018 10:08 AM

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Pope spins Australia into semis

Pope was not the only one to shatter a big record on the 11th day of the tournament.

24 Jan 2018 12:51 AM

India emerges fastest growing market for tourism for Australia

To encourage travellers from India, Tourism Australia will continue to focus on promoting nature and wildlife.

19 Jan 2018 2:04 PM

Victoria to showcase digital interactive exhibition on Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi was an inspirational leader.

17 Jan 2018 4:31 PM

Incredible offbeat travel destinations you probably are not aware of

Planning your next holiday? Here are some cool places to visit.

16 Jan 2018 4:04 PM

Warming turning major sea turtle population female: Study

Sea turtles from warmer northern beaches leaned even more heavily female.

09 Jan 2018 7:40 PM

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