Report: Tech errors more responsible in drone accidents
Report: Tech errors more responsible in drone accidents A research has found that technical problems rather than operator errors are behind the majority of drone accidents, leading to a call for further safeguards for the industry. Researchers Dr Graham Wild and Dr Glenn Baxter from RMIT University in Melbourne, along with John Murray from Edith Cowan University, completed the first examination of more than 150 reported civil incidents around the world involving drones, or Remotely Piloted..>> view originalPerth masseur who touched breasts and vaginas wins appeal
A man jailed for sexually and indecently assaulting three females under the guise of giving them therapeutic massages could face a retrial after the WA Court of Appeal quashed most of his convictions.Robert Charles Higgins was found guilty of 13 sexual offences committed between 1991 and 1997, and was aged 64 when sentenced in the WA District Court last year to four years and nine months behind bars. Robert Higgins' offending included touching the breasts and genitals of his victims while ..>> view original"At peace with a smile on her face": Perth doctor defends lethal injection
A Perth doctor who gave a lethal injection to an elderly woman dying of emphysema has defended her actions as "a great relief to all involved."Dr Alida Lancee has admitted that five years ago she administered painkilling medication that hastened the death of the woman, who had attempted suicide several times in her 80s. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Perth doctor defends lethal injection Perth Wildcats recruit hits best/worst shot you'll ever see ..>> view originalHow one bad night's sleep affects you
How to get the perfect sleep0:40Learn how to get the perfect nights sleep using the 10-3-2-1-0 formula. Lying awake at night for just a few hours will have a serious impact on your connectivity changes in the brain.WE ALL know just how rubbish we feel after a bad night’s sleep.And while we all try and get the recommended eight hours shut-eye — there’s still a lot of questions as to why we actually need it.A new German study, published in Nature Communications, has revealed why not getting enoug..>> view originalAnti-vax video mum trolled online
Heidi contracted whooping cough at just five-weeks-old, and has been in hospital for the past week.THE SYDNEY mother who posted a heartbreaking video of her five-week-old baby choking for air after catching whooping cough has been bullied online by trolls who say “vaccination is what caused her baby to get sick”.On Monday, Sandra posted the video of her daughter Heidi gasping for breath in an attempt to “educate more people on the importance of vaccinations.”“This video may distress some people ..>> view originalThe older we get, the happier we are, study finds
People are happier and enjoy better mental health as they get older, a new study has found, so if your 20s are stressing you out right now, don't worry – better things are coming. While previous research has found that our enjoyment of life increases as we age – something called the ageing paradox, since extra years are linked to disease and frailty – the new findings show the phenomenon occurs steadily throughout our lives from adulthood on. A team from the University of California, San Diego..>> view originalMigrants from Africa bear brunt of discrimination but remain positive, Australians Today survey finds
Migrants from Africa bear brunt of discrimination but remain positive, Australians Today survey finds By Andrew Markus, Monash University Posted August 24, 2016 18:21:37 The broad finding of the Scanlon Foundation's latest survey of Australian attitudes, Australians Today, remains that Australia is seen as a good country for immigrants.New arrivals are optimistic, with just 6 per cent indicating they are "strongly dissatisfied" or "dissatisfied". But not all fi..>> view originalAustralians Google to avoid GPs as tech giant launches symptom search function
Dr Google is poaching patients from flesh and blood GPs, with three out of five Australians turning to the internet to avoid seeing a health professional, a new survey suggests.The results come on the heels of the search engine giant's foray into symptom searches, but health experts warn against shunning their doctors for the unruly web. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide The problem with Dr Google Lindt siege police response in question Mur..>> view originalA symbol of hope for those living with cancer
TOMORROW is Daffodil Day, with every cent raised through the sale of freshly-picked daffodils, their synthetic counterparts and other merchandise going directly to help Gisborne and East Coast residents dealing with a cancer diagnosis. It is the cancer society’s biggest fundraiser of the year and there is always huge support because everyone knows someone affected. Volunteer collectors will be out on streets nationwide tomorrow. The day will also once again feature an annual fundraising sto..>> view original
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