Blood Test Reveals Down Syndrome
A study has shown that it could be possible to detect Down Syndrome prenatally with a simple blood tests, scientists in Europe say. The study is the latest out of…
Climate Tax Debate Heats Up
As the debate over the government’s proposed price on carbon heats up, Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan insists the measure is not a new tax. With Prime Minister Julia Gillard…
Lack of Funding Could Force Closure of RSPCA Shelter
The future of Sydney’s largest animal shelter is depending on the government’s approval of a multi-million dollar grant, the RSPCA said on Friday. The $7.5 million grant, which the animal…
Floods Hit Cyclone-Damaged Queensland
The recovery and clean-up of towns affected by cyclone Yasi is being interrupted by torrential rains and flash floods, and more rains are expected, the Bureau of Meteorology says. According…
New Zealand Quake Recovery Supported by Australian Police
300 Australian police officers will be dispatched to New Zealand in order to help the country recover after the earthquake. The first groups of police officers will be sent to…
New Gas Project in Queensland Approved
A new gas project investment in Queensland amounting $35bn has been approved today according to Andrew Fraser, Queensland’s Treasurer. The third new coal seam gas project has received commonwealth approval…
Insurers Will the Break Law If They Don’t Pay Flood Victims
Insurance companies that will not pay homeowners who have been hit by the flood will break their insurance contracts, thus breach the law, according to the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA).…
$16.4bn New Money Funds for Australian Hospitals by 2020
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and states premiers have reached an agreement with regard to national hospital funding.An overall amount of $16.4bn will be provided by the federal government over…