Australian Veterinary Association warns poisoned meat causing kidney damage in dogs

Seeded on Mon Dec 8, 2008 8:13 PM EST (Australian News Network)

University experts are urgently trying to track down the source of a deadly poison which has struck hundreds of small dogs, with pet food meat from China the suspected cause.

health, dogs, pets, pet-food-poisoning

Lupus in the Media

Seeded on Wed Dec 3, 2008 3:53 AM EST (http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com)

A great article about television shows and movies where lupus was featured or part of the character or storyline

media, tv, lupus, health, movies

Toddler lives after key pierces brain

Seeded on Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:26 PM EST (The Sydney Morning Herald)

It seems nothing short of miraculous that an American toddler not only survived but completely recovered after a freak accident in which a car key pierced his eye and penetrated his brain.

accident, health, kids

Girl driver , 12, 'three times limit '

Seeded on Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:18 AM EST (The Sydney Morning Herald)

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a 12-year-old girl accused of recording 0.172 in a drink-driving test after crashing a stolen car through a fence in Mount Isa in the early hours yesterday. Police are now searching for the girl after she failed to show up to a schedu …

odd-news, crime, australian

Senate passes same-sex laws

Seeded on Mon Nov 24, 2008 4:32 AM EST (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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The Senate has passed changes to around 100 Commonwealth laws to remove discrimination against same-sex couples. The changes cover areas like superannuation, health, employment entitlements and aged care but do not provide for gay marriage.

australia, gay, politics, legal, homosexual, federal-government, au-news