Melbourne weight clinic to take toddlers as young as 2

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Posted 751 days, 8 hours ago by Newshound

OVERWEIGHT children as young as two will be treated at a new weight management clinic in a bid to stem Melbourne's rising childhood obesity crisis. Demand for the clinic at the Northern Hospital in Epping is so great that it is already booked out…

Work Bad for the Spirit says BenedictXVI

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Posted 753 days, 15 hours ago by RamblingGirl

On Sunday Pope Benedict XVI spoke to those who gathered south of Rome at his summer residence and encouraged them not to work too much.

Star-gazers puzzled by Pluto

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Posted 756 days, 11 hours ago by Techi

Scientists who peer under rocks and gaze into space were clashing on Friday over the astronomical question of the year: Is Pluto really a planet?

Where Are All The Single Men?

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Posted 757 days, 2 hours ago by Colleen

As I was flipping through the Sensis form guide book the other week, I was shocked to read that, according to their statistics, in 2001 there were 350,000 more single women in Perth than there were single men. I was shocked but not surprised. As a…

City of Seagulls

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Posted 758 days, 3 hours ago by Rich

I get the feeling spring is on the way.

Celebrity life troubles mine survivor

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Posted 759 days, 13 hours ago by Bronwen

Beaconsfield mine survivor Todd Russell reckons he's still a country boy at heart and is finding it tough to adjust to life as a celebrity. It has been three months since Russell and workmate Brant Webb survived being trapped 14 days almost a kilome…

Anyone Hear Ringing?

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Posted 762 days, 23 hours ago by Rich

Does anyone remember that when they built the Swan Bell Tower that it was claimed the bells could be heard for several kilometers?

Fat babies raise the alarm

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Posted 764 days, 14 hours ago by Bronwen

A new study in Massachusetts into the weight of children that included infants under six months, shows the obesity epidemic has extended its reaches. But should we be concerned about chubby bubbies?

Are your kitchen cupboards to blame for your expanding waistline?

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Posted 766 days, 10 hours ago by Colleen

If you are finding it difficult to do up your pants these days, (without blaming the washing machine for shrinking yet another pair), then it may be time to assess your crockery and cutlery cupboards.

Sandalford's Avon Descent

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Posted 767 days ago by Rich

This past weekend saw the some of the lowest river conditions for the Avon Descent. That didn't stop the clouds brewing for spectators.

Is Perth really a slow city?

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Posted 768 days, 8 hours ago by Eric

Glancing at a BBC webpage, we were surprised to learn that Perth wants to be classified as one of the world's slow cities. "A move to win Cittaslow status for the Fair City has received backing from the council and enterprise company," said the repor…

Trigg Beach Blue Holes Cup challenge

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Posted 768 days, 9 hours ago by sengmah

Only the hardy need apply.

Reflections of a city

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Posted 768 days, 22 hours ago by hobbesken

As the evening sun sets, Perth reveals herself through the Swan River as a true city of lights.

Pole dancing helps celebrities stay sexy

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Posted 769 days, 12 hours ago by Sally

In LA, "working out" is an essential part of the day. Some hike in the Hollywood Hills (Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake

Medal of Honor coming to PSP

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Posted 770 days, 2 hours ago by Techi

The game will feature a new storyline with three campaigns from past MoH games. Heroes from past games return for new adventures. Jimmy Patterson, hero of the first game and Frontline returns for action in Holland during Operation Market Garden.

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