“Go Back to where You Come From”: Compelling view of the Australian illegal refugee debate
The SBS documentary "Go Back To Where You Come From" has a very interesting premise" take six ordinary Australians and place them into the same situation that refugees face when they come into this country and the living conditions of the countries they are escaping from. The entertainment value ratchets up when the six participants are also racist and have their own in-built preconceptions about the refugees and asylum seekers. And for 25 days these same people would have to live in th...
Home sales drop in NSW, Victoria
Sales of detached homes fell in two of Australia's most populous states according to recent industry data.
“Forever Young” drug discovered on Easter Island
U.S researchers have discovered that rapamycin; a drug that has been called the "forever young" drug was created from a chemical found in the soil of the remote Easter Island.
Is Australia at risk if an asteroid strikes?
A study by British researchers at Southampton University have identified countries that would be most affected in the wake of an asteroid hit on Earth.
Samsung looks to ban Apple products in the US
Samsung's ongoing feud with Apple took another turn this week as the South Korean firm asked the US International Trade Commission to ban Apple from importing the latest iPhone and iPad devices. The complaint was filed Wednesday amid a growing patent dispute.
RIM rumored to be developing a “Superphone” as the next gen BlackBerry phone
With its rival Apple gearing up to release the iPhone 5, BlackBerry developers Research in Motion is now in the process of building a new smartphone with the QNX operating system.
Windows Phone users can now play Angry Birds
Windows phone users who have long wanted to demolish those pigs will finally have a chance to do as Windows Phone 7 will finally have the Angry Birds app.
Drinking diet soda can still make you fat
Waistline watchers beware: drinking diet soda won't help you lose weight. According to data presented to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions diet soda may actually contribute to weight gain and Type 2 diabetes.
Botox could not only cure wrinkles but Asthma as well
Asthma patients can now find relief for their condition and have a wrinkle-free voice box at the same time. Australian doctors are trying a radical new treatment for patients with severe asthma by injecting botox into the larynx in an effort to relax the muscle spasms that cause difficulties in breathing.
Google’s launches new service “What Do You Love.com”
Google's new service called What Do You Love lets users discover all the services the search giant is capable of.
Apple knocks off Nokia as top phone maker in Australia
Nokia's ten year reign on top of the Australian phone market is now over thanks to Apple and Android phones.
Staying Fit for Adults: Best and Worst Foods for your diet
A new study by Harvard researchers has comprehensively shown how much weight gain is associated with eating certain food groups.
The Toshiba Tablet: Practical and Convenient
The iPad has been dominating the tablet market for some time now and any new tablet released would have to go up against the Apple giant. The new Toshiba AT 100 better known as the Toshiba Tablet and the Thrive in the US proves that there are other tablets just as good as Apple's iPad.
Cheaper iPhone to be released in the fall? iPhone 4S to address the mid-range consumer market
Like a mythical creature the iPhone 4S has been talked about but not seen. Now according to a report from the Apple Insider that fabled iPhone 4S could be surfacing this September alongside the much anticipated iPhone 5.
Saturn’s Moon may hold signs of life
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has found evidence that one of Saturn's moons could actually support life. Enceladus, one of the ringed planets 62 moons may prove to hold the answer to one of astronomy's biggest question: is there life out there?
Angina cream will help snakebite victims
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have found that applying a cream used to treat angina could increase the survival chances of snakebite victims. Glyceryl trinitrate a compound commonly found in the cream slows the venom toxins by 50 percent before it could enter the bloodstream.
Oakajee development in doubt, Murchison faces hurdles in funding
Murchison Metals, the company primarily responsible for the Oakajee Port and Rail project has admitted to difficulties in funding its share of the development after a key customer placed its mid-west operations on hold.
Next Generation MacBook Air to be released this July?
With iPhone 5 rumors running rampant it's easy to overlook other Apple rumors mainly the one about the next generation Mac Book Air to come out this summer.
Junk food ads should be banned, AMA recommends
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called on the federal government to ban fast food ads to help solve the problem of childhood obesity in Australia.
Apple iPhone 5 could be launched as early as August
Apple's iPhone 5 has generated a lot of rumors and buzz about it from its operating system to what it would look like. For eager fans there's one piece of gossip that has them salivating: that Apple will be announcing the next generation iPhone not at September but in "the beginning or middle of August" according to a Boy Genius Report.
NATO reports a probable breach in its website
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) seems to be the latest victim of a hacking attack.
JPop Star isn’t real: AKB48 idol revealed as a virtual character
It's finally happened the day when virtual characters are so real they could be passed off as living human beings. Japanese fans were shocked to find out that the newest member of the enormously popular girl group AKB48 isn't even human.
Australia's retailers urge government to explain proposed carbon tax
Two of Australia's biggest supermarket retailers say the Federal Government have not consulted them about the proposed carbon tax and are calling on the Government to reveal details about the tax before implementation.
Netregistry buys Distribute.IT after hacking attack
The Netregistry Group has bought stricken web hosting company, Distribute.IT after thousands of customer e-mails and websites were lost because of a malicious cyber attack.
Australian drug flu vaccine draws criticism
The Melbourne based drug manufacturer CSL has been accused by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for not doing enough to investigate why its flu vaccine caused fever and convulsions in children.
Australia to start censoring the Internet next month
Starting this July over 500 websites will be censored for Australian internet users. The country's two largest internet providers, Telstra and Optus have agreed to block access to the websites that have themes considered to be unsuitable by the Federal Government of Australia.
LulzSec grows bolder, threatens to hack secret government data
LulzSec, the group of rogue hackers who are dominating the news with their antics have set their sights on stealing classified information from governments, banks and other high-ranking establishments.
Smoking during pregnancy could lead to heart risks for infants
A recent study from the University of Sydney shows that mothers who expose their unborn child to smoking increases the chances of an eventual heart attack and strokes by 20%. This is caused by a decrease in the amount of good cholesterol, high- density lipoprotein (HDL), which protects against heart disease.
Piezoelectric thin films could lead to an everlasting battery
It seems like a far-fetched dream this time but we could soon have an everlasting battery in our electronics. In a recent study by researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, piezoelectric thin films are able to turn mechanical pressure into electricity. The study is published in the June issue of Advanced Functional Materials.
Battle for Beauty: Botox or Dysport
Botox's stranglehold on the 'de-wrinkling' market may have found a match. A new randomized study published online in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, has found that Botox's competitor Dysport is better at treating crow's feet.
