Whales losing killer instinct: marine giants have discovered take-away meals
Opportunistic whales have forced researchers to reconsider whether long-line fishing in Australia's southern waters is as eco-friendly as first thought.
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Bridie Smith
A second chance on New Year's Day
Here's hoping you keep yourself nice on New Year's Eve. Because New Year's Day is going to be longer than usual - and you wouldn't want to waste a second.
Sun-loving sand critters found on Melbourne beach could power future green energy
Next time you're lying on the beach soaking up the rays, spare a thought for the sun-loving algae hiding in the sand grains beneath you.
Sad cheers for drinkers as research finds alcohol interferes with heart's rhythm
In heartbreaking news for those fond of a tipple, researchers have found that moderate drinking of alcohol increases the risk of having an irregular heartbeat.
Halo summer! Ring round the sun is a solar sell of warmer days to come
As if to assure warmth-deprived Melburnians that it's still up there and on duty, the sun put on a spectacular sky show to mark the first day of summer on Thursday.
Platypus and echidna venom could inspire new diabetes medications
Venom from two iconic Australian species could be behind the development of new treatments for diabetes, which affects around 1.7 million Australians.
How bottom feeding helped Alfred prince of whales grow so big and blue
Scientists have found out how the blue whales rose to become the biggest beasts the Earth has seen – and it's all down to their teeth.
Fears Melbourne's 'sacred botanical site' could shrink, taking a slice of history with it
One of Melbourne's oldest gardens which was laid out when the colony of Victoria was just two years young is under threat from building works, which could swallow up about 10 per cent of the remaining grounds.
WWI antiseptic could fight common cold - and tackle superbugs
A century-old antiseptic made from coal tar and used to treat wounds and sleeping sickness in World War I Australian soldiers has been found to help the body fight off viral infections, including the common cold.
The mozzies multiplying at the bottom of our gardens
Melburnians complaining about the swarms of mosquitoes this spring need to take a good hard look at themselves. Or more specifically, at their back gardens.
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