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China bank lending slows as Beijing's curbs bite

The pace of Chinese bank lending slowed in March, marking an initial victory by Beijing in its campaign to stop the world's third-largest economy from bubbling over.

Euro surges on Greek aid, stocks climb

The euro posted its sharpest daily gain in two months on Monday and Asian stocks hit 22-month highs after a giant emergency aid plan for Greece boosted demand for riskier assets across the board.

One in ten Aussie teens experienced cyberbullying every few weeks, research revealed

According to the study by the Child Health Promotion Research Centre at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, one in ten Australian teenagers experience cyberbullying, involving nasty messages or photos posted online or sent on mobile phones, every few weeks.

Many Australian kids are sleep deprived, study told

Many Australian kids stay up late on Sunday nights, affecting them with sleep deficit that compromises their performance at school throughout the week.

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ANU study provides policy insights of future audit practices

ANU researchers are informing federal policy recommendations that could reshape the future of audit practices in Australia.

Alice Springs Hospital holding up intensive eye surgery

Alice Springs Hospital will be holding a week-long eye surgery blitz in an effort to help improve vision outcomes for the Aborigines.

Australia's love affair with debt a 'significant cause of stress, survey told

According to an Australian survey, more than 80 per cent of respondents said their high level of debt was a significant cause of stress.

Childcare fees to rise by next year

Childcare center will increase fees by next year due to new staffing ratios to be introduced next year.

Lyssavirus alert: Stay away from bats

People in Orange are advised not to touch grey headed flying foxes under any circumstances, Greater Western Area Health Services (GWAHS)'s latest warn issued.

Tanning Regulations Fall on Deaf Ears

News reports from Australia highlight the difficulties in enforcing tanning bed restrictions and underline the need for strong, national support for public education on the dangers of unprotected UVR exposure.

Rudd: Zero tolerance for bullying

He told ABC Local Brisbane he has spoken with the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, which is a charity to protect children from violence.

A daily 5 servings of the greens does little to reduce cancer risk, study told

According to a new study, eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day does little to reduce a person's risk of cancer. The findings go against the long-standing advice that regular helpings of fruit and vegetables will lower cancer risk.

Australians invited to cast a line in for prostate cancer

All NSW fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to cast a line in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia on Sunday, April 11 2010.

Rural regions will have new cancer centres, Rudd says

The Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd and his team have gone to regional Australia to share the information regarding new and upgraded cancer treatment facilities for certain bush centres.

Daily Forecast - 7/4/2010

Nervous long AUD positions were wound down in early Asia yesterday as the local market anticipated the conclusion of the RBA meeting and the impending interest rate decision.

2011 Mazda 2 rolls out to North America

The Mazda2 was unveiled in North America at this years New York Auto Show.

Futures dip as Greece debt plan, Fed minutes eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Tuesday as investors worried over a report Greece wants to renegotiate a financial aid package and the prospect of rising interest rates.

Futures dip as Greece, Fed minutes eyed

Stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday after a report Greece wants to renegotiate a deal it struck for financial aid reignited concerns about the stability of the debt-ridden country.

Stock futures dip, Fed minutes eyed

U.S. stock index futures dipped on Tuesday ahead of the release of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve, likely to provide clues to the Fed's thinking on interest rates, while the Dow approached the 11,000 mark for the first time since September 2008.

Peabody sweetens Macarthur Coal bid; Noble hovers

Top U.S. coal miner Peabody Energy raised its offer for Australia's Macarthur Coal to $3.27 billion, but the new offer was below Macarthur's market price, suggesting the bidding could go higher.

Stock futures signal dip in early trade

U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.29 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.16 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.16 percent at 3:30 a.m. EDT.

Peabody raises Macarthur Coal bid; Noble hovers

Top U.S. coal miner Peabody Energy raised its offer for Australia's Macarthur Coal to $3.27 billion, but the new offer is at a discount to Macarthur's last trading price.

Australia’s high number of melanoma deaths calls for ‘super sunscreen’

A new “super sunscreen” may be required to cut down Australia’s 900 melanoma deaths per year. Scientists from the University of Queensland are investigating the effectiveness of highly protective sunscreens and whether a more potent version is needed.