By Matthew Gharakhanian Foster carers and workers in the foster care sector say more and more children are being placed in foster care and there are not enough foster carers to cope with the demand. The Australian Institute of Family …
By Alexandra Duval Edited for online by Matthew Gharakhanian Cancer deaths in Australia has dropped by more than 60,000 in 20 years according to a new study released today. Overall cancer rates in Australia has fallen by 30 per cent …
By Brendan Hahne Edited for online by Matthew Gharakhanian Musically-talented twins are the focus of a world-first study investigating the genetics of singing ability. The University of Melbourne and the Australian Twin Registry launched a year-long study today.
By Julia Younger. Edited for online by Matthew Gharakhanian. The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) has achieved its goal of raising $40 million, giving 2,000 Indigenous students access to some of the country’s best schools with scholarships.
By Mitchell Dunk. Edited for online by Matthew Gharakhanian. Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison says asylum seeker families may be worse-off under new changes announced by the Federal Government. Immigration Minister Brendan O’Connor has announced plans for refugee families to be …
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The Queensland Government has approved a $3-million Commission of Inquiry into the state’s racing industry. It comes as Premier Campbell Newman confirmed his intention to sign up to the National Disability Insurance Scheme this week. Paige Hasaballah reports.
An inquiry today into the performance of John Singleton’s racehorse, More Joyous, found that the glamour mare was fit to race in the All Aged Stakes. Stewards are looking into claims that confidential information about Singleton’s horse was passed onto …
Big news this morning at Ballymore with the Queensland Reds announcing a key player locked in until 2015. It’s welcome news for the team after they narrowly missed out on a win against the Western Force on Saturday. Jon Healy …
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By Matthew Gharakhanian Queensland Reds and Wallabies Captain James Horwill will remain with the Queensland and Australian Rugby Union he announced at a press conference this morning. The new contract with the Queensland and Australian Rugby Union will last until …