Evil gene would make punishment tricky

Are there evil genes or is it only people who can be evil? A story by Allan McCay in The Age raised the question of whether criminals might evade responsibility for their crimes by blaming their genes.

Sunday, 28 April 2013 07:15

Gardeners putting their patch on the map

Urban gardeners are literally putting their vegie patches and window boxes on the map.

Sunday, 28 April 2013 06:57

VIC community crime watch enhanced

Because social media is revolutionising the way the public interacts with Victoria Police action has been taken to expand the Eyewatch initiative.

Saturday, 27 April 2013 08:04

Record growth in airline passengers

2012 was another record year for aviation in Australia with more than 86 million passengers flying domestically and internationally; a 4.5 per cent increase on 2011.

Saturday, 27 April 2013 07:51

New fishing rules for Murray crayfish this season

The Victorian Government has introduced tighter fishing regulations to protect stocks of Murray spiny freshwater crayfish this year.

Friday, 26 April 2013 17:52

NSW families miss out on electricity bill rebate

NSW families are missing out on a $75 electricity bill rebate because the NSW Government has not assessed or approved a single applicant for the much needed financial assistance.

Friday, 26 April 2013 07:59

Do patients need to know they are terminally ill?

In this edition BMJ, experts debate whether patients need to know they are terminally ill.

Friday, 26 April 2013 07:20

Aged care reforms vital

Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose has called on both sides of politics to commit to the full implementation of the vital aged care reform package, Living Longer. Living Better.

Friday, 26 April 2013 06:42

Aged care employer fined over maternity leave

The operators of a Victorian aged care facility have been fined a total of $30,888 for discriminating against an employee when she attempted to return from maternity leave.

Thursday, 25 April 2013 17:50

Australians around the world remember the ANZACs

Australians around the world have gathered together at Anzac Day commemorations to remember those who have served and those who continue to serve our country in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Thursday, 25 April 2013 17:29

ANZAC Day Canberra 2013

Today the Australian War Memorial hosted more than 35,000 visitors for the Dawn Service, which is a significant increase on 2012.

Thursday, 25 April 2013 16:26

Prime Minister's ANZAC Day Address

The Prime Minister Julia Gillard gave an ANZAC Day morning service address in Townsville today, "Australians said goodbye ... and promised never to forget."

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