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Sydney first home buyers face growing deposit hurdle

Australian Property Monitors says the share of Sydney mortgages being taken out by first home buyers is wallowing around an historic low of 7 per cent. One reason for this is the deposit hurdle caused by soaring house prices. Even though low interest ... >> view original

Vincent Stanford's twin brother Marcus arrested over Stephanie Scott's death

The twin brother of school cleaner Vincent Stanford has been arrested in connection with the murder of teacher Stephanie Scott. Marcus Stanford, 24, is expected to appear on Wednesday in a South Australian court where NSW Police will seek his extradition. >> view original

Council amalgamation: Waverley and Randwick set to become first Sydney ...

However, Local Government NSW said the government's timeline made "a mockery of fair process" and put at risk the likelihood of achieving reform that would genuinely benefit communities. "With the council submissions due on June 30, IPART have, ... >> view original

Getting to the point of parents' fears

UQ researchers are studying attitudes around vaccines. University of Queensland researchers are hoping to get to the pointy end of parents' fears about childhood vaccinations by conducting an Australia-wide survey. A team from UQ's Parenting and Family ... >> view original

Fake Melbourne dentist faces charges

An unregistered dentist might have infected patients with hepatitis and HIV while allegedly running an illegal clinic in a Melbourne garage, health experts warn. Muhammet Velipasaoglu has been charged over allegedly treating patients out of a home in ... >> view original

Too long; didn't read: The good, and bad, news on attention spans

It is a flippant comment often found at the end of some writing online: TL;DR. It stands for "too long; didn't read". And it's usually followed by a short summary of the writing or a dismissal of it as a waste of time. TL;DR saves time. But is it really that hard to read ... >> view original

Children tested after TB case at Qld hospital

Up to 40 Queensland children are being tested for tuberculosis after a health worker at the Gladstone hospital tested positive for the disease. Hospital authorities have contacted the parents of babies and children who may have had contact with the worker ... >> view original

Proteomics soars on diabetes test

Perth biotech Proteomics International Laboratories has had an extraordinary day on the trading boards, jumping almost 250 per cent after announcing a “global breakthrough” with a predictive test for diabetic kidney disease. Shares in the company, which ... >> view original

Restrictions on teenage drivers could reduce crashes: international study

ELEANOR HALL: Car crashes are the leading cause of death for 15 to 19-year-olds worldwide. Now an Australian-US study into driving safety shows that restricting teenagers from driving unsupervised at night could significantly reduce crashes. But motor ... >> view original

Creativity and psychosis share a genetic source: study

ARTISTIC creativity may share genetic roots with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to a study published on Monday. The research, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, delves into a well-known genetic database – the deCODE library of ... >> view original