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A fiery debate has brought to light complaints that the government is neglecting startups in favour of scientific research.

Although the father was wrong and went against law to use cannabis oil on his little daughter, Justice Peter Flanagan decided to not record a criminal conviction.

Video on demand (VOD), or video streaming, is a continuously growing market not only in the United States but also across the globe.

Scientists, after administering the initial dose in the HIV monkeys, injected them again on the fourth, seventh and 10th days. The virus disappeared and never came back after two weeks.

A new Australian-made app may be the contender cab drivers need to contend with Uber.

H&M and artist M.I.A. are collaborating to collect 1,000 tonnes of garments for World Recycle Week from April 18 – April 24.

Glassdoor Economic Research has confirmed there is a significant gender pay gap between men and women in Australia, as well as in the US, UK, Germany and France.

Mohammed Abad’s bionic penis failed to inflate properly on his special night. Thus, he and his partner decided to delay their special moment. When it came, he was left smiling.

New Zealand is looking at fewer options for electric cars following Nissan Leaf’s stopped sales in the country.

The new test would change the law so it only has to be shown that the effect, rather than the purpose, of a corporation’s decision would be to substantially lessen competition.

Recipe box delivery startup Marley Spoon has secured $22m in Series B funding, which is set to help drive a steady expansion across the east coast of Australia.

The newest concept for Honda’s upcoming hatchback will also debut in New York

Eighty four percent of fast food stores in Australia have been found to underpay workers, according to a new report.

The newest luxury SUV from Volvo has received new images and details on trimmings, engine and sound system.

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) on Friday recorded a 176% fall in profit from the $1.28 billion it posted in the previous corresponding period, and its outlook for the rest of the year doesn't seem to be much brighter.

An astounding 63.4 percent of Australian adults were obese or overweight in 2014-2015. It’s well over half Australia’s national population and almost two in three adults.

After trailing behind News Corp Australia owned realestate.com.au (REA), domain.com appears to have narrowed the gap with its major rival and its aggressive strategy of growing its user base is translating into improved revenue.

Morrison has agreed to the acquisition of the land and assets of the Tasmanian Land Company (TLC) to Chinese-owned Moon Lake Investments.

The Australian Federal Government has already spent more than $100 million in the past two years in a bid to combat weight gain and obesity.

Uber has been banned in the Northern Territory.

Lenovo Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus have been priced at US$129 (AU$179.97) and US$149 (AU$207.87) respectively and are available in graphite gray, champagne gold and platinum silver colour options.

Brambles' half year results and launch of BXB Digital come as CFO Zlatko Todorcevski said he would be stepping down.

Kids can now drive their own Tesla Model S, a pretty good replica from toymaker Radio Flyer.

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may not be able to meet its Apple A10 chips manufacturing target due to the large earthquake that ripped Taiwan recently.

Although significant medical research has transformed HIV/AIDS from being a terminal disease to being a manageable condition, the stubbornness and persistence of HIV infection is a major concern.

According to Cancer Council Queensland, in 1982, there were 8,274 cancer cases, and in 2013, it rose to 26,335.

The luxury SUV from Bentley, the Bentley Bentayga, will feature the world’s most expensive accessory to date.

The Chinese market did not seem bothered about corruption allegations, which would have sent the values of affiliated firms in western economies south.

A Catholic pro-choice group has appealed to Pope Francis to stop condemning the use of contraception and abortions as the Zika virus, which affects babies, continues to spread around the world.