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A fireman attending the Park Street fire, November 19, 1921, published in The Sydney Mail.

From the Archives, 1921: Exploding film, shops ablaze, thrilling escape

100 years ago, millions of feet of film exploded in the Park Street office of the Overseas Film Services in Sydney. A woman jumped to safety as shops were gutted by fire.

  • by Staff writers

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QIMR Berghofer Associate Professor Tracy O’Mara said the eight genes they identified led them to a drug which could be used to treat endometrial cancer.

Genetic links and possible treatment found for endometrial cancer

Researchers have linked eight genes to a raised risk of developing cancer of the uterine lining, but have also found a drug in development that might be able to treat it.

  • by Stuart Layt
Coconut oil.

Perth research realises coconut oil’s benefits for premature babies

Perth’s King Edward Memorial Hospital is now using the oil as a standard treatment for premature babies.

  • by Rachel Simmonds
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