Critics call it a social construct, but venture into some online chatrooms and you'll find hundreds of Australian women who suffer "gender disappointment" — depression over the sex of their children.
Some economists and employment experts are warning against mythologising industries such as car making in favour of promoting growing sectors that are facing looming skills shortages, such as health and aged care.
The technological world may be on the cusp of a revolution, the extent of which is predicted to mimic the take-up of the smartphone in the late 2000s, but some experts call for caution.
A 20-year-old Iranian refugee who is being treated for dehydration and mental illness in Papua New Guinea is told he cannot receive treatment until his bail application is heard.
Six people in Melbourne have been diagnosed with Ross River virus, with heath authorities saying it could be the first time it has been detected in the city.
A doctor who quit his role in anger during the fight between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine was not the official medic for the Adelaide bout, the National Boxing Federation says, as Mundine's agent confirms plans to appeal against the decision to award the fight to Green.
Victorian high school students will be offered free vaccines against the potentially deadly meningococcal W strain after a significant increase in cases last year.
Lou Lewis, one of the doctors involved in the highly anticipated re-match between boxers Anthony Mundine and Danny Green, quit after Green was concussed in the first round but the bout was allowed to go another nine rounds.
Medical experts are calling for vitamins and supplements sold in Australia to be independently tested, after a review found a number of complementary medicines contained chemicals, natural toxins, heavy metals or pesticides that put people at risk.
Chinese cuisine is popular the world over, but one group who struggle with it is vegetarians. Meat is nearly always on the table, no matter what part of China the cuisine comes from.
Patients with multiple sclerosis will soon have access to a new test which can tell them exactly what type of MS they have and how well their medications are working.
A heavily pregnant woman being held at the offshore processing centre on Nauru is flown to Australia for treatment at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
Better care services, better public transport and stronger regulation on employers are all part of the solution to Australia's labour market problems, an Australia Institute economist says.
A team of American and Indian scientists say they have found the cause of a mystery illness that kills more than a hundred children a year in northern India: too many lychees on an empty stomach.
Support for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder will be better under the NDIS but for many families the scheme will roll out too late to keep therapy going.
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Di Wilfschefski was walking on Serendipity Drive with a friend when she was struck down by a cardiac arrest. Although only 5 per cent survive a cardiac arrest in Australia, Di is still alive thanks to a series of fortunate events including some nurses being in the area, and a local bank having a community defibrillator.
Di Wilfschefski was on walking on Serendipity Drive with a friend when she was struck down by a cardiac arrest. Although only 5 per cent survive a cardiac arrest in Australia, Di is stil alive thanks to a series of fortune events including some nurses being in the area, and a local bank having a community defibrillator.
Margaret Court is the world’s most decorated tennis player with 64 major titles to her name. Court is now a Christian pastor who treasures her sporting victories, but says they are no match for her faith.
