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

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

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

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

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

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

'Symonds' absence will ease tension between India and Australia'

Andrew Symonds' likely absence from the upcoming Test series between India and Australia will ease the tension between the two teams, feels Indian coach Gary Kirsten.4:32 PM on September 05

Sharjah ruler pardons 133 prisoners

The ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has pardoned 133 prisoners on the occasion of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.12:00 PM on September 03

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

Exercise, keep your memory sharp after 50

Worried about memory loss, especially when you cross the age of 50? Stop worrying. Medical experts have advised a daily routine of only 20 minutes of simple exercise to keep your memory healthy and sharp.10:31 AM on September 04

McGrath given life membership of Cricket NSW

Cricket New South Wales (NSW) has granted champion fast bowler Glenn McGrath life membership at its annual general meeting at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).8:02 PM on September 04

Better ways to treat schizophrenia found

A newly-identified brain receptor that stimulates growth in adolescence but whose expression is stunted in schizophrenics may hold the key to treating this dreaded disease.4:00 AM on September 05

Clarke dismisses Kirsten's comments over Symonds' absence

Australian paceman Stuart Clark has dismissed Indian coach Gary Kirsten's comments suggesting Andrew Symonds' absence in next month's cricket Test series will lessen the tension between the two teams.4:30 PM on September 06

Nearly half of injuries occur at home

Beware of slippery floors and missing handrails. Nearly half of all injuries needing medical treatment take place at home, researchers have calculated.10:30 AM on September 04

Symonds departure hasn't disrupted team unity: Bracken

Pace bowler of the Australian cricket team Nathan Bracken has said their team continues to share a strong bond with Andrew Symonds despite his being sent back from the camp in Darwin.4:31 PM on September 06