It has been found by a group of scientists at the Darwin Croc Farm and Sydney University that genome sequencing in crocodiles can help in selection of best crocodiles for breeding. As per the report, the sequencing of salt water crocodile genome helps in breeding bigger animals more quickly.

As per latest reports, it has been revealed that paramyxovirus, a deadly virus, has been creating havoc in Melbourne. Initially, it was attacking pigeons, but now veterinary experts have found the infection to be spreading in sparrow hawk and dove.

It has been recently revealed that a new Northern Community Mental Health Centre will be made in Salisbury. It is one of the six sites across Adelaide where community health centers will be built. The project is worth $34 million, said the Mental Health Minister, John Hill.

As per a study that appeared in the journal of Experimental Social Psychology, it has been revealed that name has a lot of effect on a person's individuality. A team of American and Australian researchers have revealed about eth concept known as 'name pronunciation effect'.

The failure of NSW government in providing timely information about the defects and problems in the working of the computer systems of the emergence wards has put the government in a tight position as opposition is hurling critical comments on it.

A write up got published in the Lancet by a psychiatrist, Professor Ian Hickie, has kicked off a controversy as medical professionals and academicians have complained that the writer of the controversial article Ian Hickie has conflict of interest about the new drugs.

As per recent reports, it has been revealed that Hunter New England has finally agreed to the 21 out of 24 proposals of the Cancer Council. This is said to be a big win for the Cancer Council as now they would be able to deliver excellent service even under great pressure.

It has been unveiled through a recent report that Facebook can boost energy in many, cutting stress and concern levels. A team of scientists at the Pew Internet in Melbourne has claimed that social networking sites can give a person a party buzz.

The frequency of suicide is considered to fairly high among Aboriginal girls, and it is being said that the rates of suicide among them have increased by and large ever since the instigation of emergency intervention in Northern Territory some five years back. The intervention was aimed at combating general child abuse and other neglects.

Organ donation is one of the most sensitive and controversial issues in the field of medicine. There are so many people in the world, who feel donating organs is disrespecting the human body. The other, are of the view that this is the noblest deed a person could ever do.