Watching TV Can Shorten Your Life
Even just a couple of hours in front of the television every day could shorten your life, new research claims. An international summary of various studies into the health…
Bus hijacker tried ‘suicide by cop’
A man who hijacked a peak-hour Melbourne bus and was shot in the chest was attempting “suicide by cop”, a court has heard. David William Chuter, 22, was mentally ill…
Bieber Calls Bully Victim Casey a “Hero”
A video gone viral of school boy Casey Heynes standing up to his bully inspired Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to get to know the Australian Year 10 pupil. …
Victorian Plumber Becomes Australias First Hand Recipient
A Victorian plumber has become the first recipient of a hand transplant in Australia. Four years ago 65 year old Paul Walsh, from Cobden in Victoria contracted the pneumococcal bug,…
Laurie Oakes Inducted Into Hall of Fame
Respected political reporter Laurie Oakes has been inducted into the Logie Awards Hall of Fame. “It’s wonderful, I never expected it but it’s terrific,” the veteran reporter said as…
Australia’s Population Shows Lowest Growth since 2006
Australia’s population has grown 1.7 percent in the last year, the lowest annual growth recorded since 2006, the latest statistics show. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the country’s…
Melbourne Men’s Club Under the Spotlight
An exclusive and secretive Melbourne men’s club has got the potential for illegal activity, an ombudsman said on Thursday. According to Ombudsman George Brouwer, the club, titled The Brotherhood, has…