Australia News

More effective anti-anxiety drug developed

A new anti-anxiety drug has been developed that could treat sufferers for up to twice as long as Valium.3:01 PM on September 02

Farm kids suffer less from asthma: study

Pre-natal exposure to farm animals and plants helps protect children from asthma, allergies and eczema, according to a study.11:30 AM on September 02

Austerity, Prince Philip style

Call it an effect of the credit crunch or a personal whim, the manner in which Queen Elizabeth's consort takes care of his clothes has become the talk of the town.6:00 PM on September 01

Jayant Patel to face committal hearing in February 2009

India-born US doctor Jayant Patel, who has been in custody since March for having allegedly caused the deaths of his patients while working as director of surgery at an Australian hospital, will face court for a committal hearing in February next year.5:33 PM on September 01

New Zealand governor-general to visit India next week

New Zealand's Governor-General Anand Satyanand will make a week-long state visit to India beginning Sep 8 to reaffirm the strength of the growing bilateral relationship especially in trade and economy.4:30 PM on September 01

Heavy snoring risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis: Study

Heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for early carotid atherosclerosis, which may progress to be associated with stroke.4:02 PM on September 01

More disabled go to mainstream schools in Australia now

Almost 115,000 students in 2003 with severe disability attended mainstream schools rather than special schools, up from around 26,700 students in 1981, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).10:30 AM on September 01

Coastlines remain intact, despite climate change: study

Preliminary research from the windswept coast of southern France suggest that world's coastlines remain largely intact despite climate change.10:30 AM on September 01

Tropical seeds 300 times bigger than those in colder climes

A study of 75 ecosystems worldwide has thrown up a wealth of new information about the secret lives of plants with some important lessons bearing on climate change.10:00 AM on September 01

Islamic commerce course excites Indians in Australia

The first ever masters degree in Islamic commerce to be offered at an Australian university has some overseas Indian students excited about future prospects in this fast-growing segment of global finance.1:30 PM on August 31

Indian supermarkets seeking Australian food, beverages

From Australia's iconic vegemite to virgin olive oils, snack foods to gourmet sauces, and wines to fresh juices, quality Australian food and beverages are coming to Indian supermarkets this festive season.12:32 PM on August 30

Australian police drop terror probe against Haneef

The Australian Federal Police Friday dropped investigations in the botched up terror case against Indian doctor Muhammad Haneef that has caused it much embarrassment for over a year and cost the tax payer millions of dollars.7:33 PM on August 29

Symonds dubbed as Usain Bolt of fielders

Australia's specialist fielding coach Mike Young says all-rounder Andrew Symonds is Usain Bolt of fieldsmen, the best all-round athlete for strength, power and speed in cricket.7:32 PM on August 29

Australian court upholds sex slave convictions

A Melbourne brothel-keeper who in 2006 became the first person in Australia convicted of possessing sex slaves Thursday lost her appeal against her 10-year jail sentence.2:32 PM on August 28

Researchers develop toy-tool to distract infant burn victims from pain

Cunningly disguised as a toy, a new medical device can distract infant burns victims from excruciating pain.2:30 PM on August 28