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Research on muscular disease (Midweek Express; 9/1/2010)

A Lavington woman working on a cure for muscular dystrophy returned to the Border this week to highlight the benefits of a career in medical research.


 

Leah's mission (Sunbury Telegraph; 8/31/2010)

Sunbury's Leah Morenos, 25, is turning a personal tragedy into something positive.


 

Leah on a mission to find cancer cure (Sunbury Telegraph online; 8/31/2010)

SUNBURY'S Leah Morenos, 25, is turning a personal tragedy into something positive.


 

Cells' demise provides clues about cancer (The Australian; 8/21/2010)

The natural process of death and regeneration is being harnessed in the fight against leukaemia and tumours.


 

Cells' demise provides clues about cancer (The Australian online; 8/21/2010)

In fact, it may be the secret to understanding the development of cancer and devising better cancer therapies.


 

6pm News Headlines (3AW; 8/20/2010)

Melbourne researches are working on a vaccine for newborn babies to combat the deadly Rotavirus.


 

4pm news headlines (6PR; 8/20/2010)

 team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

Mothers to help research (Geelong Advertiser; 8/19/2010)

Geelong mums-to-be are helping out in a new research project aimed at tackling immune and respiratory diseases in children.


 

Hope springs from sorrow (Courier Mail; 8/19/2010)

Queensland mother Tracy Taprell will fly to Sydney for specialised in-vitro fertilisation treatment after losing her son to a rare genetic disease.


 

Puberty blues at seven (Herald Sun; 8/11/2010)

Growing levels of obesity are causing some girls to start puberty at seven.


 

Funds for kids (Logan West Leader; 8/11/2010)

Donate today to the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which researches premature birth, asthma, allergies, obesity and depression in children.


 

Puberty blues at seven (Herald Sun online; 8/11/2010)

GROWING levels of obesity are causing some girls to start puberty at seven. The extra fat tissue is encouraging young bodies to produce hormones, which induce sexual changes.


 

Colic: is it scientific? (ABC online; 8/8/2010)

Have you heard of the term colic? It's a term used to describe babies who are fussing, irritable and cry for no apparent reason.


 

Technology used to help youth (The Border Mail online; 8/5/2010)

ALBURY-Wodonga is part of a ground-breaking program which uses mobile phones to monitor the mental health of young people.


 

Technology used to help youth (Border Mail; 8/5/2010)

Albury-Wodonga is part of a ground-breaking program which uses mobile phones to monitor the mental health of young people.


 

Breakfast with Gaye Pattison (ABC Goulburn Murray; 8/5/2010)

Presenter talks about an interesting study which is being trialled in Albury Wadonga. The study uses mobile phones to track the mental health of young people.


 

Fundraiser (Riverine Herald ; 8/4/2010)

To keep the fundraising ball rolling for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Torrumbarry's Holly Williams is planning a meal and entertainment night at Torrumbarry Hotel on Saturday.


 

Mornings with Fiona Parker (ABC Central Victoria; 8/3/2010)

Dr Harriet Hiscock is the pediatrician and researcher at the Royal Children's Hospital as well as the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Tim Holt (ABC South East; 8/3/2010)

A researcher from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute explains the condition of Colic, and the difficulties in identifying a cause.


 

4am news report (ABC News 24; 8/3/2010)

New research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute shows violence amongst teenagers is becoming more prevalent.


 

5am news report (ABC News 24; 8/2/2010)

New Australian research has showed teenagers have a surge of anti-social and violent behaviour during puberty.


 

Vaccine breakthrough (Mudgee Guardian; 8/2/2010)

A vaccine being developed in Melbourne would protect newborns from a life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that kills half a million children each year.


 

Prem babies thrive on extra care - home delivered (Health Victoria; 8/1/2010)

Home-based intervention improves the development of premature babies and significantly helps their families.


 

Violence increases during puberty (The Times of India online; 8/1/2010)

Scientists have confirmed a common assumption that violence and antisocial behavior increase during puberty.


 

News report (ABC News 24; 7/31/2010)

Research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found that teenagers have surge of anti-social and violent behaviour once they hit puberty, with the rates higher here than in the United States.


 

Mornings with Celine Foenander (ABC Gippsland; 7/30/2010)

An interview with Dr Harriet Hiscock, from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, about new research into 'colic'. Topics discussed include what colic is, what causes it and some of the research being done involving colic.


 

1am news report (ABC News 24; 7/30/2010)

New research has found teenagers have a surge of anti-social and violent behaviour once they reach puberty.


 

5.30am news report (ABC News 24; 7/30/2010)

New research out of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found that teenagers have a surge if anti-social and violent behaviour once they hit puberty, and the rates are higher here than the United States.


 

News report (ABC News 24; 7/29/2010)

A new Australian study from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has shown that children experience a surge of anti social and violent behaviour once they reach puberty.


 

Mornings with Robert Blackmore (ABC Southern Queensland; 7/29/2010)

Colic is discussed in regard to recent research that suggests there is no such thing as the disease.


 

Mornings with Dugald Saunders (ABC Western Plains; 7/29/2010)

Penny Johnson is talking about colic in new born children. During this investigation, she talks to Doctor Harriet Hiscock, who is a researcher at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Angela Owens (ABC Central West; 7/29/2010)

Penny Johnson is talking about colic in new born children. During this investigation, she talks to Doctor Harriet Hiscock, who is a researcher at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Katya Quigley (ABC Mid North Coast; 7/28/2010)

An interview with Dr Harriet Hiscock, from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, about new research into 'colic'. Topics discussed include what colic is, what causes it and some of the research being done involving colic.


 

Mornings with Kim Kleidon (ABC Tropical North; 7/27/2010)

The ABC has started a new series "Baby Talk", presented by Penny Johnston. Johnston explains colic, she gives a description and discusses research into it.


 

Good Guys' good deeds (Berwick News; 7/22/2010)

The Good Guys Narre Warren launched a new program this week, aimed at giving customers the chance to give back to the local community.


 

Trials for vaccine to save babies (The Age; 7/21/2010)

A vaccine is being developed in Melbourne woudl protect newborns from a life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that kills half a million children each year.


 

Trials for vaccine to save babies (The Age online; 7/21/2010)

A VACCINE being developed in Melbourne would protect newborns from a life-threatening diarrhoeal disease that kills half a million children each year.


 

Midnight to Dawn with Chris Ilsley (6PR; 7/21/2010)

A team of Australian researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide each year.


 

8pm news headlines (6PR; 7/20/2010)

A team of Australian researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide each year.


 

8pm News Headlines (3AW; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

6pm News Headlines (KL FM; 7/20/2010)

Melbourne researches are working on a vaccine for newborn babies to combat the deadly Rotavirus.


 

Rotavirus vaccine trials begin in Melbourne (ABC news online; 7/20/2010)

Australian researchers are hoping a new vaccine to protect newborn babies against a life-threatening diarrhoeal disease will be on the market by 2012.


 

6pm News Headlines (Hitz FM Bundaberg; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

Drive with Lindy Burns (774 ABC Melbourne; 7/20/2010)

Announcer speaks with Professor Julie Bines, from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, about Rotavirus in young children. They discuss the leading cause of the severe dehydrating diarrheal illness which results in two million hospitalizations and more than half a million deaths a year.


 

5pm news headlines (Hitz FM Bundaberg; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

4pm news headlines (Hitz FM Bundaberg; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

News headlines (Hot 100 FM; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

Fairfax Network News (Power FM Hunter Valley; 7/20/2010)

 A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

3pm news headlines (Hitz FM Bundaberg; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

Afternoons with Richard Fidler (612 ABC Brisbane; 7/20/2010)

Australian researchers are hoping a new vaccine to protect newborn babies against a life threatening diarrheal disease will be on the market by 2012.


 

The World Today (ABC Ballarat; 7/20/2010)

Australian researchers are hoping a new vaccine to protect newborn babies against a life threatening diarrheal disease will be on the market by 2012.


 

Networked programmes (Easy Mix Bendigo; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

1pm news headlines (KL FM; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

The Spirit of Things (Radio National; 7/20/2010)

Australian researchers are hoping a new vaccine to protect newborn babies against a life threatening diarrheal disease will be on the market from 2012.


 

1pm news headlines (ABC Classic FM; 7/20/2010)

Australian researchers are hoping a new vaccine to protect newborn babies against a life threatening diarrheal disease will be on the market from 2012.


 

1pm News Headlines (3AW; 7/20/2010)

A team of Melbourne Researchers is leading the way to combat the deadly Rotavirus which kills half a million children worldwide every year.


 

1pm news headlines (Groove FM; 7/16/2010)

The latest research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has revealed an increase in violent behaviour throughout puberty.


 

3pm news headlines (94.7 FM The Pulse; 7/16/2010)

The latest research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has revealed an increase in violent behaviour throughout puberty.


 

11am news headlines (Groove FM; 7/16/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute says information gained from behavioural research during puberty provides highly valuable insights into this phase of life.


 

News headlines (RTR FM; 7/16/2010)

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute says information gained from behavioural research during puberty provides highly valuable insights into this phase of life.


 

Nightlife with Tony Delroy (105.7 ABC Darwin; 7/14/2010)

Medical Reporter Sophie Scott talks about a report by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute showing more Australian teenagers are involved with violent behaviour than ever before.


 

Nightlife with Tony Delroy (612 ABC Brisbane; 7/14/2010)

Sophie Scott, ABC medical reporter and Tony Delroy discuss a study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The study has found more Australian teenagers are involved with violent behavior.


 

Nightlife with Tony Delroy (702 ABC Sydney; 7/14/2010)

Sophie Scott, ABC medical reporter and Tony Delroy discuss a study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Nightlife with Tony Delroy (936 ABC Hobart; 7/14/2010)

Sophie Scott, ABC medical reporter and Tony Delroy discuss a study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Nightlife with Tony Delroy (774 ABC Melbourne; 7/14/2010)

Sophie Scott, ABC medical reporter and Tony Delroy discuss a study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Steve Vizard (3MTR 1377; 7/14/2010)

Dr Nick, medical expert, discusses the latest medical news. They discuss that the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has done new research on violence and teenagers.


 

7pm news headlines (ABC2 News Breakfast; 7/14/2010)

This is an interview with Professor Sheryl Hemphill of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. They discuss a recent study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US.


 

6am news headlines (ABC2 TV Sydney; 7/14/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

ABC News (NT) (ABC1 TV Darwin; 7/14/2010)

New research has found that many teenagers indulge in violent and anti-social behavior when they hit puberty.


 

Violence rises in puberty: study (The Age online; 7/14/2010)

THERE is a common assumption that violence and antisocial behaviour increase during puberty but now we can be sure of the link, researchers say.


 

Violence rises in puberty: study (The Age; 7/14/2010)

There is a common assumption that violence and antisocial behaviour increases during puberty but now we can be sure of the link, researchers say.


 

Puberty link to violence (MX Brisbane; 7/13/2010)

Violent behaviour dramatically increases during puberty, a new Australian-led study has found.


 

Study shows violence spike during puberty (ABC news online; 7/13/2010)

There are calls for violence prevention programs to be stepped up after a study was released showing a big increase in youth violence during puberty.


 

ABC News Tasmania (ABC1 TV Hobart; 7/13/2010)

New research has found that many teenagers indulge in violent and anti-social behavior when they hit puberty.


 

ABC News NSW (ABC1 TV Sydney; 7/13/2010)

New research has found that many teenagers indulge in violent and anti-social behavior when they hit puberty.


 

Drive with Martin King (3MTR 1377; 7/13/2010)

Professor Sheryl Hemphill of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute discusses the level of violence amongst children, carried out in Victoria and in Washington.


 

Afternoons with Chris Smith (2GB; 7/13/2010)

Announcer speaks about a study, done by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, which has shown that violent behavior increases dramatically during puberty.


 

Mornings with Steve Liebmann (2BH; 7/13/2010)

Announcer speaks with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Professor Sheryl Hemphill about a study, done by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, which has shown that violent behavior increases dramatically during puberty.


 

Leon Delaney (2TM; 7/13/2010)

Announcer speaks with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Professor Sheryl Hemphill about a study, done by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, which has shown that violent behavior increases dramatically during puberty.


 

Leon Delaney (2SM; 7/13/2010)

Announcer speaks with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Professor Sheryl Hemphill about a study, done by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, which has shown that violent behavior increases dramatically during puberty.


 

News Headlines (Heart 107.3 FM; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

Breakfast with Pricey (4TO FM; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

Jacqui, Chappy & Tommo (SEA FM Bundaberg; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

News Headlines (C FM 100.7; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

News Headlines (CFM 89.1; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

News Headlines (4GR; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

EJ and Jay (SEA FM Mackay; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

Chooky and Brad (SEA FM Capricorn Coast; 7/13/2010)

A new study of 6000 adolescents in Australia and the US has linked violence to puberty.


 

Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior (MSN Health online; 7/12/2010)

A large study by U.S. and Australian researchers suggests that puberty can be associated with a substantial increase in violent and socially aggressive behavior.


 

Survey Links Puberty to Violent Behavior (Yahoo Health online; 7/12/2010)

A large study by U.S. and Australian researchers suggests that puberty can be associated with a substantial increase in violent and socially aggressive behaviour. 


 

Running to save the lives of others (Sunday Age; 7/11/2010)

Sarah Hose has two goals for next Sunday's Run Melbourne 10-kilometre race.


 

Running to save the lives of others (The Age online; 7/11/2010)

SARAH HOSE has two goals for next Sunday's Run Melbourne 10-kilometre race. One is to finish it in a personal best time of less than 52 minutes. The other is to be the event's top fund-raiser.


 

UQ voted best outside the US (The Australian; 7/7/2010)

The University of Queensland has been voted the best place in academe outside the US to work in an annual poll of life scientists conducted by the online journal The Scientist.


 

University of Queensland voted best place to work outside the US (The Australian online; 7/7/2010)

THE University of Queensland has been voted the best place in academe outside the US to work.


 

Very Premature Babies Fare Better At Home: Study (Web Child; 7/6/2010)

Providing home-based intervention for very premature babies and their families can significantly improve child behaviour and reduce parental stress, according to new Australian research.


 

News headlines (Groove FM; 7/4/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute hopes to develop a preventative care initiative for premature babies to be made accessible to families online.


 

Easy over Breakfast (4DDB FM; 7/4/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute hopes to develop a preventative care initiative for premature babies to be made accessible to families online.


 

News Headlines (3HOT; 7/3/2010)

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute hopes to develop a preventative care initiative for premature babies to be made accessible to families online.


 

Program helps babies (West Australian; 7/3/2010)

Premature babies whose parents took part in a preventative care program were better behaved and had fewer developmental problems, a study by Melbourne researchers has shown.


 

Extra care a boon for early arrivals (The Age; 7/3/2010)

Premature babies whose parents took part in a preventative care program were better behaved and had fewer developmental problems, a study by Melbourne researchers has shown.


 

Making baby better (Herald Sun; 7/3/2010)

A little extra medical help, after babies born very prematurely go home from hospital, can go a very long way.


 

Extra care a boon for early arrivals (The Age online; 7/3/2010)

PREMATURE babies whose parents took part in a preventative care program were better behaved and had fewer developmental problems, a study by Melbourne researchers has shown.


 

Home visits the key to improving health after premature births (Herald Sun online; 7/3/2010)

A LITTLE extra medical help, after babies born very prematurely go home from hospital, can go a very long way.


 

7pm News (ABC; 7/3/2010)

Australian researchers have found providing home-based intervention for very premature babies and their families can significantly improve child behaviour and reduce parental stress.


 

National Nine News Melbourne (Channel 9 Melbourne; 7/2/2010)

A study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute saw sixty premature babies visited monthly by psychologists and physiotherapists in their first year of life.


 

Cass & Kel (Light FM; 7/2/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has carried out a study on sixty premature babies. The babies received psychological and physio treatment over a twelve month period and the results are amazing.


 

Afternoons with Denis Walter (3AW; 7/2/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has carried out a study on sixty premature babies. The babies received psychological and physio treatment over a twelve month period and the results are amazing.


 

9am news headlines (94.7 FM The Pulse; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that further support services are needed to support parents of seriously ill children. The Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute are looking at how to better support families when a child is diagnosed with an illness.


 

7am news headlines (Groove FM; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that further support services are needed to support parents of seriously ill children. The Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute are looking at how to better support families when a child is diagnosed with an illness.


 

9am news headlines (7THE FM; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that further support services are needed to assist parents of seriously ill children. The Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute are looking at how to better support families when a child is diagnosed with an illness.


 

Easy over Breakfast (4DDB FM; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that further support services are needed to support parents of seriously ill children. The Parenting Research Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute are looking at how to better support families when a child is diagnosed with an illness.


 

6am news headlines (Groove FM; 6/30/2010)

The Parenting Research Centre states parents' relationship with medical practitioners can help take some of the stress away from dealing with ill children. The Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute are looking at how to better support families when a child is diagnosed with a serious illness.


 

8am news headlines (4DDB FM; 6/30/2010)

The Parenting Research Centre states parents' relationship with medical practitioners can help take some of the stress away from dealing with ill children.


 

News headlines (RTR FM; 6/30/2010)

The Parenting Research Centre states parents' relationship with medical practitioners can help take some of the stress away from dealing with ill children.


 

8am news headlines (7THE FM; 6/30/2010)

The Parenting Research Centre states parents' relationship with medical practitioners can help take some of the stress away from dealing with ill children.


 

7.30am news headlines (4DDB FM; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that it is critical parents of ill children can talk with health workers about their child's care and treatment.


 

7am news headlines (94.7 FM The Pulse; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that it is critical parents of ill children can talk with health workers about their child's care and treatment.


 

7am news headlines (7THE FM; 6/30/2010)

An Australian psychologist states that it is critical parents of ill children can talk with health workers about their child's care and treatment.


 

7am news headlines (4DDB FM; 6/30/2010)

Psychologist Kylie Bourke says it is critical that parents of ill children are able to talk to health works about the child's treatment.


 

Miles of inspiration (Melbourne Docklands Leader; 6/28/2010)

DENISE Miles was always interested in chemistry and biology when in high school. And doing work experience in a laboratory made her determined to work in the field.
 


 

Miles of inspiration (Melbourne Leader; 6/28/2010)

DENISE Miles was always interested in chemistry and biology when in high school. And doing work experience in a laboratory made her determined to work in the field.
 


 

Twins are in for older mums (Sun Herald; 6/27/2010)

Women putting off having babies until later in life are driving up the number of twin births, rather than the popularity of IVF procedures.


 

Research hub's IQ coup (Sunday Mail; 6/27/2010)

A POSSE of professors has been recruited to run the new SA Health and Medical Research Institute in a controversial new building expected to define 21st century Adelaide.


 

News night (Sky News; 6/27/2010)

One of the main patient buildings at Melbourne's new Royal Children's Hospital is nearing completion.


 

Evening News (Sky News; 6/27/2010)

Update on the construction of the Royal Children's Hospital. The Hospital has formed a partnership with the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at the old Dental Hospital site, which will include the Peter MacCallum Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute to form a research, training and clinical supercare facility.


 

7pm Evening News (Sky News; 6/27/2010)

Update on the construction of the Royal Children's Hospital. The Hospital has formed a partnership with the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at the old Dental Hospital site, which will include the Peter MacCallum Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute to form a research, training and clinical supercare facility.


 

National Nine News (Channel 9 Melbourne; 6/27/2010)

Update on the construction of the Royal Children's Hospital. The Hospital has formed a partnership with the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at the old Dental Hospital site, which will include the Peter MacCallum Centre and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute to form a research, training and clinical supercare facility.


 

Research hub's IQ coup (Sunday Mail online; 6/27/2010)

Ten of the nation's greatest minds - including former Australian of the Year Professor Ian Frazer - will oversee the $200 million SA Health and Medical Research Institute.


 

Research hub's IQ coup (news.com.au; 6/27/2010)

A POSSE of professors has been recruited to run the new SA Health and Medical Research Institute in a controversial new building expected to define 21st century Adelaide.


 

Twins are in for older mums (Sydney Morning Herald online; 6/27/2010)

WOMEN putting off having babies until later in life are driving up the number of twin births, rather than the popularity of IVF procedures.


 

Holly's efforts win top praise (Riverine Herald; 6/23/2010)

Torrumbarry's Holly Williams' fundraising efforts for children's research has been recognised by a Melbourne professor.


 

Holly's efforts win top praise (Riverine Herald online; 6/23/2010)

Torrumbarry's Holly Williams' fundraising efforts for children's research has been recognised by a Melbourne professor.


 

She's a natural (QLD Sunday Mail; 6/20/2010)

Baby Charley brings hope for people born through IVF - hope that they won't have the same fertility problems as their parents.


 

Today Tonight (Channel 7 Melbourne; 6/17/2010)

A three year study involving 5000 families, conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, has found that 1 in 10 Australian children suffer a potentially deadly food allergy.


 

Southern Cross Nightly News (Southern Cross Ten Hobart; 6/17/2010)

A three year study involving 5000 families, conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, has found that 1 in 10 Australian children suffer a potentially deadly food allergy.


 

Today Tonight (Channel 7 Brisbane; 6/17/2010)

A three year study involving 5000 families, conducted by the Murdoch Children's Institute, has found that 1 in 10 Australian children suffer a potentially deadly food allergy.


 

Today Tonight (Channel 7 Sydney; 6/17/2010)

A three year study involving 5000 families, conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, has found that 1 in 10 Australian children suffer a potentially deadly food allergy.


 

Hundreds sample food (Riverine Herald online; 6/16/2010)

Torrumbarry Hotel's annual Camp Oven Cook-off raised close to $1600 on the weekend. All money raised from the event will be donated to the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Tests for sick babies (Melbourne Times; 6/16/2010)

A screening program testing babies for life-threatening health conditions received a $265,000 funding boost last week.


 

Hundreds sample food (Riverine Herald; 6/16/2010)

Torrumbarry Hotel's annual Camp Oven Cook-Off raised close to $1600 on the weekend. All money raised from the event will be donated tot he Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Steve Vizard (3MTR 1377; 6/11/2010)

Announcer Steve Vizard and regular health expert, Dr Nick, discuss research into the health of Australia's first generation of IVF babies. Early indications are that the children are still healthy. The research is a collaboration between The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and Monash University.


 

News report (3RPH Melbourne; 6/11/2010)

A new study has commenced into the first generation of Australian children conceived by IVF.


 

More light shed on the path from IVF to adulthood (The Age online; 6/11/2010)

WHEN the topic of in vitro fertilisation came up in science class, Karissa Kostoglou didn't hesitate to tell her classmates that she was conceived through the technology.


 

First generation of adults conceived by IVF being examined (Herald Sun online; 6/11/2010)

THE first generation of adults conceived through IVF are being examined to determine if they have any differences to those conceived naturally.


 

Check on test-tube adults (Herald Sun; 6/11/2010)

THE first generation of adults conceived through IVF are being examined to determine if they have any differences to those conceived naturally.


 

Chefs to face oven cook-off (Riverine Herald; 6/11/2010)

Torrumbarry Hotel will hold its annual Big Camp Oven Cook-off this weekend. All money raised from the event will be donated to the Murdoch Childens Research Institute.


 

More light shed on path from IVF to adulthood (The Age; 6/11/2010)

When the topic of in vitro fertilisation came up in science class, Karissa Kostoglou didn't hesitate to tell her classmates that she was conceived through the technology.


 

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch opens boarding house at Geelong Grammar (Southern Weekly; 6/7/2010)

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch officially opened a new girl's boarding house at Geelong Grammar School on April 24.


 

Map of needs gives kids a start (The Australian; 6/5/2010)

New nationwide data could help to boost early development in vulnerable communities.


 

Map of needs gives kids a start (The Australian online; 6/5/2010)

MIRRABOOKA in Western Australia may seem like many other communities across the country. Its young children have the same health and development issues as similar communities.


 

Parliamentary Question Time (A-PAC TV; 6/4/2010)

Simon Cotterell, Assistant Secretary of the Drug Strategy Branch for the Department of Health and Ageing, responds to a question regarding available funding for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Cotterell says the department has provided $33,000 to the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute to examine and develop screening tools for alcohol use during pregnancy.


 

Goal in reach (Goal in reach; 6/2/2010)

A bric-a-brac stall at the Moama Market on Sunday helped Torrumbarry's Holly Williams raise an additional $239.70 towards her goal of $10,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Goal in reach (Riverine Herald online; 6/2/2010)

A bric-a-brac stall at the Moama Market on Sunday helped Torrumbarry's Holly Williams raise an additional $239.70 towards her goal of $10,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings (ABC Ballarat; 6/1/2010)

Research fellow at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Nola Firth discusses dyslexia, a disorder that makes it very difficult to read.


 

Mornings (ABC South West Victoria; 6/1/2010)

Research fellow at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Nola Firth discusses dyslexia, a disorder that makes it very difficult to read.


 

Seeking a new deal on dyslexia (The Age; 5/31/2010)

Australia can take some tips about learning disabilites from schools in other countries, writes Elisabeth Tarica.


 

Seeking a new deal on dyslexia (The Age online; 5/31/2010)

A NATION as self-confident as Australia doesn't expect to receive lessons in advanced education practices from such humble places as Irvinestown, a small village two hours west of Belfast in Northern Ireland.


 

Work part-time for the kids (Melbourne Mothers Matter; 5/31/2010)

Part-time working mothers raise healthier children than those who work full-time or not at all, a recent Australian study has revealed.


 

SMS for mental health (Melbourne Mothers Matter; 5/31/2010)

New mobile phone technology is being used to improve young people's mental health in a trial currently taking place in Victoria.


 

News report (3RPH Melbourne; 5/27/2010)

Stephen Murby, CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Victoria, discusses 65 Roses Day. Murby talks about the chronic disease and the history of their awareness day.


 

To Kingdom Come (Melbourne Weekly Magazine; 5/26/2010)

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute is holding a preview screening of Australian film Animal Kingdom at Rivoli Cinemas next week.


 

Our kids in trouble before they start (South Gippsland Sentinel Times; 5/25/2010)

Twenty-two per cent of prep age children in the Bass Coast Shire are "developmentally vulnerable" according to a report published by the Australian Government's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.


 

High goals for Holly (Riverine Herald; 5/24/2010)

Torrumbarry's Holly Williams is setting her sights on high goals after raising more than $1000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Junk food can depress (Sunday Herald Sun; 5/23/2010)

The more junk food a teenager eats, the more likely they will be depressed, Victorian researchers have found.


 

Health HQ puts us on the map (The Age; 5/22/2010)

Within these two square kilometres, 10,000 of Melbourne's best minds are seeking breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer, Alzheimer's and malaria.


 

Report Card (Shepparton News; 5/22/2010)

Community profiles released as part of the Australian Early Development Index highlight the pockets of social and educational disadvantage across the Goulburn Valley.


 

Healthy to be smart (Herald Sun; 5/21/2010)

Being well-educated and having smarter parents can also lead to better health, research has found.


 

News report (My Child; 5/21/2010)

A world-first study has found that controlled crying is safe for babies.


 

Stay connected (Sunday Herald Sun; 5/16/2010)

Having a child is hard on any relationship, but there are ways to help you and your partner survive the challenge.


 

Stay Connected (QLD Sunday Mail; 5/16/2010)

Having a child is hard on any relationship, but there are ways to help you and your partner survive the challenge.


 

Stay Connected (WA Sunday Times; 5/16/2010)

Having a child is hard on any relationship, but there are ways to help you and your partner survive the challenge.


 

Stay Connected (SA Sunday Mail; 5/16/2010)

Having a child is hard on any relationship, but there are ways to help you and your partner survive the challenge.


 

Stay active for brain's sake (The Age; 5/14/2010)

Physcial activity and mental stimulation could delay the onset of Huntington's disease, Melbourne researcher have found in a world-first study.


 

Huntington's link (Herald Sun; 5/14/2010)

Melbourne researchers have discovered that an active lifestyle may delay the onset of a devastating genetic disorder.


 

Brain disease discovery (The Age online; 5/14/2010)

PHYSICAL activity and mental stimulation could delay the onset of Huntington's disease, Melbourne researchers have found in a world-first study.


 

Staying active delays Huntington's disease (ABC News online; 5/14/2010)

Melbourne researchers have made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a genetic condition that inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

News headlines (3RPH Melbourne; 5/14/2010)

Physical activity and mental stimulation could delay the onset of Huntington's disease, Melbourne researchers have found in a world-first study.


 

5pm News headlines (ABC Ballarat; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

5pm News headlines (ABC Gippsland; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

5pm News headlines (ABC Central Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

5pm News headlines (ABC Goulburn Murray; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

5pm News headlines (ABC Western Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life


 

5pm News headlines (ABC South West Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

Drive with Lindy Burns (774 ABC Melbourne; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a disease which inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

The Country Hour (720 ABC Perth; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The Country Hour (720 ABC Perth; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Goulburn Murray; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Gippsland; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Western Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Ballarat; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Central Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The World Today with Eleanor Hall (936 ABC Hobart; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC South West Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC South East; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Goulburn Murray; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headline (ABC Ballarat; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Gippsland; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease


 

The World Today with Eleanor Hall (936 ABC Hobart; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Central Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC Western Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

2pm News headlines (ABC South West Victoria; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

The Country Hour (105.7 ABC Darwin; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The Country Hour (105.7 ABC Darwin; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease


 

The World Today (702 ABC Sydney; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The World Today (612 ABC Brisbane; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The Country Hour (ABC Gold and Tweed Coasts; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The World Today (Radio National; 5/13/2010)

Researchers in Melbourne have found the first link between depression and diet in teenagers.


 

The World Today (612 ABC Brisbane; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

The Country Hour (ABC Gold and Tweed Coasts; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

The World Today (702 ABC Sydney; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

The World Today (Radio National; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

The World Today with Eleanor Hall (774 ABC Melbourne; 5/13/2010)

Scientists from Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.


 

Huntington's disease breakthrough (The World Today online; 5/13/2010)

Melbourne researchers have made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease.
 


 

Staying active delays Huntington's disease (Yahoo!7news; 5/13/2010)

Melbourne researchers have made a breakthrough in the research into Huntington's disease, a genetic condition that inevitably leads to dementia and a shorter life.


 

News report (ABC1 TV Melbourne; 5/13/2010)

New research has discovered that an active physical and mental lifestyle could delay the onset of Huntington's disease by a few years.


 

Evenings (ABC Gold and Tweed Coasts; 5/12/2010)

Announcer discusses an Australian study published in the British Medical Journal about the standard lifestyle program. An extensive trial was done in conjunction between the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and University Melbourne.


 

Evenings with Steve Austin (612 ABC Brisbane; 5/12/2010)

Discussion: Announcer discusses an Australian study published in the British Medical Journal about the standard lifestyle program. An extensive trial was done in conjunction between the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and University Melbourne.


 

Evenings with Steve Austin (612 ABC Brisbane; 5/12/2010)

Discussion: Announcer discusses an Australian study published in the British Medical Journal about the standard lifestyle program. An extensive trial was done in conjunction between the Royal Children's Hospital, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and University Melbourne.


 

Breakfast with Andy Muirhead (936 ABC Hobart; 5/11/2010)

Andy Muirhead talks to Anne-Louise Ponsonby who is a Professor at the Menzies Research Institute and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute about the risk of MS to children who are born in November or December because of the amount of sunshine that mothers get during their pregnancy.


 

Afternoons with Chris Smith (3MTR 1377; 5/10/2010)

There have been trends in Victoria that indicate criminals are getting younger and more violent.


 

Public hospitals neglecting postnatal care (Sunday Age; 5/9/2010)

Postnatal care in Victoria's public hospitals is inconsistent and unpredictable, and standards will slip further unless it is given the same priority as pregnancy and birth, maternal health specialists warn.


 

Mornings with Angela Owens (ABC Central West; 5/4/2010)

Darren Osborne from ABC Science Online discusses science issues. He discusses new research which states that we may not spend enough time in the sun, which leads to a lack of Vitamin D.


 

Life's mysteries explained (Bayside Leader; 5/4/2010)

A NEW book by Caulfield businessman and philanthropist Ron Goldschlager and Jerusalem-based philosopher Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz tackles "life's big questions".


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies: study (Tehran Times online; 5/4/2010)

Low vitamin D levels have long been linked to a higher risk of MS.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies: study (Tehran Times International Daily; 5/4/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sunshine may play role in MS risk (Iran Daily; 5/2/2010)

When and where people are born may affect their odds of developing multiple sclerosis, accroding to researchers who found that children born in the early summer months in the Southern Hemisphere are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than those born in early winter.


 

News headlines (Groove FM; 5/2/2010)

It has been said that women need to be in good overall health before considering becoming pregnant. It follows research by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Australian National University which shows a child's place of birth and a mother's exposure to sunlight plays a role in determining Multiple Sclerosis risk.


 

7am news headlines (Groove FM; 5/2/2010)

New research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Australian National University shows a child's place of birth and a mother's exposure to sunlight plays a role in determining Multiple Sclerosis risk.


 

Easy over breakfast (4DDB FM; 5/2/2010)

New research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Australian National University shows a child's place of birth and a mother's exposure to sunlight plays a role in determining Multiple Sclerosis risk.


 

Sunlight factor in multiple sclerosis (The Age online; 5/1/2010)

BABIES of mothers exposed to lower levels of sunlight during the first four months of pregnancy are at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis, Australian researchers have found.


 

Sunlight factor in multiple sclerosis (WA today; 5/1/2010)

BABIES of mothers exposed to lower levels of sunlight during the first four months of pregnancy are at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis, Australian researchers have found.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies (The Brunei Times online; 5/1/2010)

CHILDREN whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.
 


 

Sunlight factor in multiple sclerosis (The Age; 5/1/2010)

Babies of mothers exposed to lower levels of sunlight during the first four months of pregnancy are at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis, Australian researchers have found.


 

Summer babies 'more likely to develop MS' (Daily Mail online (UK); 4/30/2010)

Children born during the summer months may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life because their mothers did not get enough sunlight during pregnancy, an Australian study has found.

 


 

Harry's just wild about funds party (Macedon Ranges Telegraph; 4/30/2010)

Plans have been put in place for a party next month to raise funds to help research into early brain development.


 

Harry's just wild about funds party (Sunbury Telegraph; 4/30/2010)

Plans have been put in place for a party next month to raise funds to help research into early brain development.


 

Babies born at summer's start more MS prone (Herald Scotland; 4/30/2010)

Babies born at the start of the summer are at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis in later life, according to new research.


 

Babies born at summer’s start more MS prone (Herald Scotland online; 4/30/2010)

Babies born at the start of the summer are at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis in later life, according to new research.


 

Study: Sun-Shy Mothers May Raise MS Risk in Babies (FoxNews.com; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies: study (Ethiopian Review online; 4/30/2010)

Low vitamin D levels have long been linked to a higher risk of MS. Experts suspect an expectant mother’s lack of exposure to sunlight – the main source of vitamin D – may affect the fetus’s central nervous system or immune system, and predispose it to developing MS later in life.


 

Sunlight may play role in multiple sclerosis risk (Hawaii News Now; 4/30/2010)

When and where people are born may affect their odds of developing multiple sclerosis, according to researchers who found that children born in the early summer months in the Southern Hemisphere are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than those born in early winter.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies (The Times of India online; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found. 

 


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies - study (Yahoo News UK & Ireland; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk (Yahoo News; 4/30/2010)

When and where people are born may affect their odds of developing multiple sclerosis, according to researchers who found that children born in the early summer months in the Southern Hemisphere are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than those born in early winter.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies: study (Reuters; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sun-shy mums may raise MS risk in babies (ABC Science online; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies (The Siasat Daily; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sun-shy mothers may raise MS risk in babies (Khaleej Times online; 4/30/2010)

Children whose mothers had low exposure to sunlight during their first three months of pregnancy may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a study in Australia has found.


 

Sunlight May Play Role in Multiple Sclerosis Risk (Bloomberg Businessweek; 4/29/2010)

When and where people are born may affect their odds of developing multiple sclerosis, according to researchers who found that children born in the early summer months in the Southern Hemisphere are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis than those born in early winter.


 

Part-time working moms have healthiest kids (Tehran Times online; 4/29/2010)

Part-time working moms have healthiest kids.


 

A Current Affair (Channel 9 Perth; 4/29/2010)

A breakthrough Australian study could lead to a complete cure for peanut allergy. In ten years the number of children under four who suffer from peanut allergies has increased fourfold.


 

A Current Affair (Channel 9 Adelaide; 4/29/2010)

A joint study by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital may have made a break through in developing a cure for children allergic to peanuts.


 

A Current Affair (Channel 9 Sydney; 4/29/2010)

A joint study by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital may have made a break through in developing a cure for children allergic to peanuts.


 

A Current Affair (Channel 9 Brisbane; 4/29/2010)

A joint study by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital may have made a break through in developing a cure for children allergic to peanuts.


 

A Current Affair (Channel 9 Melbourne; 4/29/2010)

A joint study by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Royal Children's Hospital may have made a break through in developing a cure for children allergic to peanuts.


 

Breakfast with Red Symons (774 ABC Melbourne; 4/28/2010)

Dr Jim Buttery from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, discusses the issue of immunization and an apparent link to a child's death in Queensland.


 

Drive with Martin King (3MTR 1377; 4/27/2010)

Australian parents have been spooked by an illness in WA and a death in QLD linking young children with flu vaccine.


 

Enjoy the journey of life (Caulfield Glen Eira Leader; 4/27/2010)

Violence, greed and a "lack of values" in Australian society has resulted in a challenging 370-page book on "life's big questions".


 

Enjoy the journey of life (Port Phillip Leader; 4/27/2010)

Violence, greed and a "lack of values" in Australian society has resulted in a challenging 370-page book on "life's big questions".


 

More teams play safe (Progress Leader; 4/27/2010)

A Camberwell football club's mandatory helmets rule for junior players is being considered by other clubs, with studies revealing AFL causes the most head injuries in children.


 

Literacy launch (Bellarine Times; 4/27/2010)

A new language programme has been launched at Portarlington, with parents encouraged to instil the educational fun of reading before their children reach school.


 

Part-time working moms have healthiest kids? (The Seattle Times online; 4/26/2010)

Threatening to rouse the colicky baby of modern family life, a new Australian study suggests that children of women who work part time are healthier than those of mothers who work full time or who are not in the workforce.


 

Crying babies are at risk of brain damage, claims child expert (Daily Mail UK online; 4/23/2010)

Explosive new claims by a childcare expert are set to reignite the debate on how to react to crying babies.
 


 

Ten late news (Channel 10 Melbourne; 4/23/2010)

New research studies from the UK claim that controlled crying can lead to damaged brain development leading to long term emotional problems. The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute recently released a study which showed that controlled crying was not damaging.


 

Ten late news (Channel 10 Sydney; 4/23/2010)

New research studies from the UK claim that controlled crying can lead to damaged brain development leading to long term emotional problems. The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute recently released a study which showed that controlled crying was not damaging.


 

Ten news at five (Channel 10 Perth; 4/23/2010)

New research claims letting a baby cry to sleep can damage the brain development. The study suggests controlled crying can lead to long term emotional problems.


 

Ten News Sydney (Channel 10 Sydney; 4/23/2010)

New research has claimed that a baby can develop brain damage if they cry themselves to sleep. Contradictory research from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute suggested that controlled crying was not harmful.


 

Babies left to cry can suffer brain damage, warns parenting guru (The Independent UK online; 4/22/2010)

It is the issue that has long divided parenting experts: when your baby starts to cry, is it wise to immediately rush to its aid or should you leave it alone for a while first?


 

Babies left to cry 'can suffer brain damage' (Belfast Telegraph online; 4/22/2010)

When your baby starts to cry, is it wise to immediately rush to its aid or should you leave it alone for a while first?
 


 

Babies Left to Cry at Risk of Brain Damage (Foxnews.com; 4/22/2010)

The practice commonly used by mothers of leaving their baby to cry could put infants at risk for brain damage, according to claims from a child care expert.


 

Embryo with two mums proves theory (Sydney Morning Herald; 4/16/2010)

IN A medical first scientists have transferred DNA from one women's embryo into the embryo of another women in a technique they hope may prevent parents from passing genetic diseases to their children.


 

Two-mum babies to fight disease (West Australian; 4/16/2010)

A breakthrough fertility technique that uses genetic material from two women and one man to create a baby free of a range of debilitating genetic diseases could be available in Australia in five years, leading scientists say.


 

DNA transfer may stop genetic diseases (Sydney Morning Herald online; 4/16/2010)

IN A medical first scientists have transferred DNA from one women's embryo into the embryo of another women in a technique they hope may prevent parents from passing genetic diseases to their children.


 

DNA transfer may stop genetic diseases (Brisbane Times online; 4/16/2010)

IN A medical first scientists have transferred DNA from one women's embryo into the embryo of another women in a technique they hope may prevent parents from passing genetic diseases to their children.


 

Two-mum babies to fight disease (The West Australian online; 4/16/2010)

A breakthrough fertility technique that uses genetic material from two women and one man to create a baby free of a range of debilitating genetic diseases could be available in Australia in five years, leading scientists say.


 

Afternoons (ABC Newsradio; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The Country Hour (720 ABC Perth; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The World Today with Eleanor Hall (936 ABC Hobart; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The Country Hour (105.7 ABC Darwin; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The Country Hour (ABC Gold and Tweed Coasts; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The World Today (702 ABC Sydney; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The World Today with Eleanor Hall (774 ABC Melbourne; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

The World Today (Radio National; 4/15/2010)

The recent breakthrough in the UK which allows the creation of embryos using three pieces of DNA could be used to fight against mitochondrial disease.


 

One precious hour of peace (Townsville Bulletin; 4/14/2010)

Overlapping sleep routines the holy grail.


 

The profit strand (The Age; 4/12/2010)

Marks on the wall remain silent testament to the first time 10-year-old Simon Field's heart stopped.


 

The profit strand (The Age online; 4/12/2010)

What does it mean to have a private company own exclusive patents on human genes?


 

The profit strand (Brisbane Times online; 4/12/2010)

What does it mean to have a private company own exclusive patents on human genes?


 

The profit strand (WA Today; 4/12/2010)

What does it mean to have a private company own exclusive patents on human genes?


 

The profit strand (Sydney Morning Herald online; 4/12/2010)

What does it mean to have a private company own exclusive patents on human genes?


 

Part-time working moms have healthiest kids (Chicago Tribune; 4/11/2010)

Children whose mothers worked part time were less likely to be overweight, watched less TV, ate less junk food and were more physically active.


 

Staking a claim on humanity (Sydney Morning Herald; 4/10/2010)

Marks on the wall remain silent testament to the first time 10-year-old Simon Field's heart stopped.


 

Mothers working part-time have healthiest kids: study (Irish Sun; 4/8/2010)

A study has shown that women, who work part-time are likely to have healthier children than those of stay-at-home mothers or full-time working mothers.


 

Women who work part-time 'have the healthiest children' (Telegraph.co.uk; 4/7/2010)

Their offspring were less likely to be obese than the children of stay-at-home mothers or women who worked full-time, researchers found.


 

Children of part-time mothers 'less obese than those of stay-at-home mums' (Daily Mail online (UK); 4/7/2010)

Women who do not work are more likely to have fatter children than those who work part time, scientists have revealed.


 

Flaws found in test to monitor premature babies (Sydney Morning Herald; 4/7/2010)

Children born prematurely may be mission out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

Premature baby test flawed, experts say (West Australian; 4/7/2010)

Children born prematurely may be mission out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

Flaws found in test to monitor premature babies (Sydney Morning Herald online; 4/7/2010)

CHILDREN born prematurely may be missing out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

Flaws found in test to monitor premature babies (The Age online; 4/7/2010)

CHILDREN born prematurely may be missing out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

Flaws found in test to monitor premature babies (Brisbane Times online; 4/7/2010)

CHILDREN born prematurely may be missing out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

Mornings (ABC Newsradio; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM with TOny Eastley (720 ABC Perth; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

News headlines (2RPH; 4/7/2010)

Children born prematurely may be missing out on the help they need because of critical flaws in the main test used to assess their development, Australian researchers have found.


 

AM with Tony Eastley (105.7 ABC Darwin; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM (774 ABC Melbourne; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

Mornings (ABC Gippsland; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM with Tony Eastley (936 ABC Hobart; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM with Tony Eastley (ABC Gold and Tweed Coasts; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM (702 ABC Sydney; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

AM with Tony Eastley (612 ABC Brisbane; 4/7/2010)

New Australia research has found that a significant number of premiture babies are not being identified as being underdeveloped.


 

Controlled crying 'not harmful' (Mildura Midweek; 4/6/2010)

Using behavioural techniques such as controlled crying to help infants sleep does not lead to emotional and behavioural problems later, research by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute shows.


 

Bullying breeds bullies (Herald Sun; 4/3/2010)

Kids bullied in year 7 are more likely to cyber bully or be picked on themselves later, research has found.


 

Research looks at predictors to help protect kids at cyber bully risk (Herald Sun online; 4/3/2010)

KIDS bullied in year 7 are more likely to cyber bully or be picked on themselves later, research has found.


 

Weekend Breakfast (ABC Newsradio; 4/3/2010)

The Herald Sun in Victoria has reported on a comprehensive study of cyber bullying among school kids, and found that a student's home life and rules have little bearing on whether a kid would become a bully.


 

News report (ABC Newsradio; 4/3/2010)

he Herald Sun in Victoria has reported on a comprehensive study of cyber bullying among school kids, and found that a student's home life and rules have little bearing on whether a kid would become a bully.


 

Part-time mums have 'healthiest' kids (Dynamic Business; 4/1/2010)

Research has found that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than both those who work full-time and stay-at-home mums.


 

Profile Terry Dwyer (Sydney Morning Herald; 3/31/2010)

At the age of 36, Terry Dwyer made a surprising decision for a Sydney-based heart-disease researcher and sports medicine doctor - he moved to Hobart, set up a new research institute and switched his attention to trying to solve the mystery of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).


 

Profile Terry Dwyer (The Age; 3/31/2010)

At the age of 36, Terry Dwyer made a surprising decision for a Sydney-based heart-disease researcher and sports medicine doctor - he moved to Hobart, set up a new research institute and switched his attention to trying to solve the mystery of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).


 

Chubby isn't forever (Herald Sun; 3/30/2010)

Obese and overweight children who trim down by adolescence can still lead healthy lives, research has found.


 

Today Show (Channel 9 Sydney; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Today show (Channel 9 Darwin; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Today Show (Channel 9 Melbourne; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Today Show (Channel 9 Adelaide; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Today Show (Channel 9 Brisbane; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Today Show (Channel 9 Perth; 3/29/2010)

Story disusses new mobile phone technology including a program called mobiletype to help young people overcome depression.


 

Diving death shock (Mornington and Southern Peninsula Mail; 3/25/2010)

PATIENTS and hospital staff were last week mourning the death of a well loved doctor who brought hundreds of Momington Peninsula babies into the world during a career spanning about 30 years.
 


 

Controlled Crying Not Harmful To Babies, Study Finds (Web Child; 3/16/2010)

Using behavioural techniques such as ‘controlled crying’ to get babies to sleep doesn’t appear to have negative consequences for children’s later emotional and behavioural development, according to new Australian research.


 

Little Harry defies odds (Macedon Ranges Telegraph online; 3/16/2010)

SUNBURY boy Harry Payne has defied medical odds and his family is working hard to raise money for much-needed research into his condition.


 

Harry's Battle (Sunbury Telegraph; 3/16/2010)

Sunbury boy Harry Payne has defied medical odds and his family is working hard to raise money for much-needed research into his condition.


 

Controlled crying: would you? (Yahoo!7 TV; 3/15/2010)

Some previous research has shown that sleep deprivation is the single biggest issue facing new parents. It certainly stands out as a major issue that many parents find difficult to adjust to.


 

Dame Elisabeth turns on a beauty (Herald Sun online; 3/15/2010)

DAME Elisabeth Murdoch really knows how to host a party. About 2500 people turned out for the sixth Discovery Day at Cruden Farm yesterday, enjoying a day of fun for a good cause.


 

Dame turns on a beauty (Herald Sun; 3/15/2010)

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch really knows how to host a party.


 

8am News Headlines (94.7 FM The Pulse; 3/15/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has conducted a study which shows that controlled crying is a safe option for parents to resolve sleep problems.


 

Easy over Breakfast - 7.30am news headlines (4DDB FM; 3/15/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has conducted a study which shows that controlled crying is a safe option for parents to resolve sleep problems.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Sydney; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Adelaide; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Melbourne; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Brisbane; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Perth; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Darwin; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Sunrise (Channel 7 Hobart; 3/15/2010)

Presenters and early childhood expert Annemarie Sansom and director of realmums.com.au Amanda Cox discuss the six year study conducted by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute which reports that controlled crying can reduce sleep problems and help prevent post natal depression.


 

Mornings with Greg Cary (4WK; 3/15/2010)

Researcher Anna Price, from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, discusses a long-term study that found controlled crying, letting babies cry themselves to sleep, is a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Mornings with Greg Cary (4BC; 3/15/2010)

Announcer and researcher at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Anne Price discuss the recent long-term study conducted which shows that controlled crying does not have detrimental effects on babies.


 

Easy over Breakfast - 7am news headlines (4DDB FM; 3/15/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has conducted a study which shows that controlled crying is a safe option for parents to resolve sleep problems.


 

Breakfast (4K1G; 3/15/2010)

The Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has conducted a study which shows that controlled crying is a safe option for children having sleep problems.


 

Controlled crying (Kerri-anne online ; 3/15/2010)

Researchers at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne have found that behavioural techniques such as controlled crying do not lead to behavioural problems later in life.


 

Tears at bedtime key to happiness (QLD Sunday Mail; 3/14/2010)

It's the emotionally charged issue that polarises bleary-eyed new parents.


 

Fun starts at farm gate (Sunday Herald Sun; 3/14/2010)

Cruden Farm has long been Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's sanctuary, but this weekend she's opening the gates to the public.


 

Controlled cry best for baby (Sunday Herald Sun; 3/14/2010)

It's the emotionally charged issue that polarises bleary-eyed new parents. But controlled crying - letting a baby cry itself to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Letting baby cry itself to sleep found to be safe (Sunday Territorian; 3/14/2010)

It's the emotionally charged issue that polarises bleary-eyed new parents. But controlled crying - letting a baby cry itself to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Bedtime tears OK (Sunday Telegraph; 3/14/2010)

It's the emotionally charged issue that polarises bleary-eyed new parents. But controlled crying - letting a baby cry itself to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Why tears at bedtime are good for babies and mothers, finds study (PerthNow; 3/14/2010)

CONTROLLED crying - letting babies cry themselves to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Bedtime tears OK according to six-year Australian study (Sunday Telegraph online; 3/14/2010)

IT'S the emotionally fraught issue that polarises bleary-eyed new parents. But controlled crying - letting a baby cry itself to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Why tears at bedtime are good for babies and mothers, finds study (news.com.au; 3/14/2010)

CONTROLLED crying - letting babies cry themselves to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Let your baby cry itself to sleep (The Times of India online; 3/14/2010)

Mothers shouldn’t lose their sleep when their baby cries, instead they should let children cry themselves to sleep, as it is apparently good, a new study claims.


 

Let your baby cry itself to sleep (Oneindia online; 3/14/2010)

Mothers shouldn't lose their sleep when their baby cries, instead they should let children cry themselves to sleep, as it is apparently good, a new study claims.


 

Weekend Breakfast (ABC newsradio; 3/14/2010)

An Australian study has found that it is beneficial to both mother and baby to allow a baby to cry itself to sleep. Anna Price, Lead Researcher at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, is interviewed about the findings of the 6 year study and the benefits of controlled crying.


 

News report (3RPH Melbourne; 3/14/2010)

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's Cruden Farm will be open to the public this weekend for a family fun day.


 

1pm News headlines (2SM; 3/14/2010)

A new study from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found that controlled crying is a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

4pm news headlines (2SM; 3/14/2010)

A new world-wide study shows controlled crying is a safe and effective way of dealing with sleeping problems.


 

Why tears at bedtime are good for babies and mothers, finds study (Herald Sun online; 3/14/2010)

Controlled crying - letting babies cry themselves to sleep - has been found to be a safe and effective way to resolve sleeping problems and depression in mothers.


 

Banking on a breakthrough (The Australian; 3/13/2010)

FOR Susan Miller the choice to store the blood from her youngest son's umbilical cord and placenta in a private blood bank was straightforward.


 

Enjoy day at Cruden Farm (Herald Sun; 3/13/2010)

DAME Elisabeth Murdoch will open her Cruden Farm gardens for a family day tomorrow.


 

Billboard (Herald Sun; 3/12/2010)

Beautiful Cruden Farm will open for its annual Discovery Day, hosted by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.


 

The wrap (Herald Sun; 3/11/2010)

Dame Elisabeth is putting on a party at Cruden Farm on Sunday, and everyone's invited.


 

Mothers who work part-time raise healthier babies (Business Daily Africa online; 3/10/2010)

A new study suggests the children of mothers who work part-time are healthier than those of their full-time or stay-at-home counterparts.


 

What's on (Moorabbin Glen Eira Leader; 3/10/2010)

The versatile Justine Clarke, actor, Playschool presenter and singer-headlines the entertainment at Cruden Farm this Sunday for a major fundraiser for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

What's On (Maroondah Leader; 3/9/2010)

The versatile Justine Clarke, actor, Playschool presenter and singer - headlines the entertainment at Cruden Farm this Sunday for a major fundraiser for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

What's on (Mornington Peninsula Leader; 3/9/2010)

The versatile Justine Clarke, actor, Playschool presenter and singer-headlines the entertainment at Cruden Farm this Sunday for a major fundraiser for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Body & Soul (938LIVE Singapore; 3/9/2010)

Interview with A/Professor Jan Nicholson about a new study showing that part-time mothers have healthier children than full-time working and stay-at-home mums.


 

Part-time moms hold sway for kids (The Standard online (Hong Kong); 3/9/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who are not working or work full- time, said a recent Australian study.


 

Study: Part-time working moms have healthier kids (Jamaica Observer online; 3/6/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Daily News Egypt online; 3/5/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Mothers’ Work-Life Balance Linked To Kids’ Weight (Web Child; 3/5/2010)

Australian researchers have found that the children of mothers who work part-time are less likely to be overweight than those of mothers who work full-time – and, perhaps surprisingly, those whose mothers are at home full-time.


 

Do working mums make healthy children? (BBC News online; 3/4/2010)

A new study suggests the children of mothers who work part-time are healthier than those of their full-time or stay-at-home counterparts.


 

Part-time moms have healthier kids: study (The China Post online; 3/4/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Times Colonist online; 3/4/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said Wednesday.


 

Study finds part-time moms have healthier children (Business World Weekender online (Manila); 3/4/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.
 


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (The Province online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Ottowa Citizen; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Leader-Post online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Part-time moms have healthier kids (msn health online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study: Moms who work part-time have healthiest kids (San Francisco Chronicle online; 3/3/2010)

 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (The Independent UK online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Yahoo! News ; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said. 


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Calgary Herald online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (The Gazette online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (The Vancouver Sun online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Saigon GP Daily online; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Yahoo! News Canada; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study.


 

Moms With Part-Time Jobs Have Healthier Children: Study (Bloomberg Business Week online; 3/3/2010)

Children of women who work part-time tend to be healthier than those with moms who work full-time or don't have jobs, say Australian researchers who looked at the lifestyle and weight of about 2,500 young children.


 

Study finds part-time mums have healthier kids (Channelnewsasia.com; 3/3/2010)

Mothers who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.
 


 

Part-time mums' kids healthier (The Straits Times online; 3/3/2010)

MOTHERS who work part-time are more likely to have healthier children than those who work full-time or who are not in the workforce, the author of an Australian study said.


 

Moms With Part-Time Jobs Have Healthier Children: Study (U.S. News online; 3/3/2010)

Children of women who work part-time tend to be healthier than those with moms who work full-time or don't have jobs, say Australian researchers who looked at the lifestyle and weight of about 2,500 young children.


 

Drive with Mark Lynch (2DU; 3/3/2010)

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne recently surveyed 4,000 young boys in Victoria and in Washington State in the United States. To the amazement of many, the survey found that Australian boys were more violent, in fact nearly twice as violent as that of the United States.


 

Mornings (ABC South East; 3/2/2010)

Tim Holt talks to Professor Jan Nicholson from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute about their research which shows that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than mothers who work full-time.


 

Sister's gift (Deniliquin Pastoral Times; 3/2/2010)

Twelve year-old Torrumbarry girl Holly Williams has raised more than $600 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Melbourne after the institute's research led to a diagnosis for her older sister.


 

Run-away success (Fintness First magazine; 3/1/2010)

Fitness First were proud sponsors of the 2009 FOXTEL Lap in support of the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Afternoons with Peter Dick (4BC; 3/1/2010)

Peter Dick talks to Professor Jan Nicholson from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute about their research which shows that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than mothers who work full-time.


 

News report (2RPH; 3/1/2010)

A new program will use the integral role mobile phones play in the lives of Australian teenagers to boost mental health.


 

Sending an sos by sms (Daily Telegraph; 3/1/2010)

They are used by teens to do everything from organising their lives via SMS to connecting on Facebook and snapping digital photos on the run.


 

Teens' link to GPs on mobile (Adelaide Advertiser; 3/1/2010)

FROM organising via SMS to connecting on Facebook or snapping digital photos, mobile phones have become an integral part of teenagers' lives.


 

Calling out for help (Herald Sun; 3/1/2010)

Mobile phones will be used as a weapon in the fight against teenage depression.


 

Mobile mental health (Herald Sun online; 3/1/2010)

MOBILE phones will be used as a weapon in the fight against teenage depression.


 

Sister with a heart of gold (Riverine Herald; 3/1/2010)

Torrumbarry's Holly Williams may be to young to be employed, but that hasn't stopped her raising more than $600 towards the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mums working part-time have healthiest kids (The Times of India online; 3/1/2010)

A new Australian study has found that mums working part-time raise healthier children than their counterparts who stay at home or have a full-time job.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (bigpondnews.com; 3/1/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (The West Australian online; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Part-time working mums have healthier kids (news.com.au; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs, says new study.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (The Age online; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (WAtoday; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (Brisbanetimes.com; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Part-time mums have healthier kids (Townsville Bulletin; 2/28/2010)

NEW research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Mums working part-time have healthiest kids (DailyIndia.com ; 2/28/2010)

A new Australian study has found that mums working part-time raise healthier children than their counterparts who stay at home or have a full-time job.



 

Work less and have healthier kids (Geelong Advertiser online; 2/28/2010)

CHILDREN of mums who work part-time eat less junk, watch less TV, says a new study.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (Sydney Morning Herald online; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Work life in balance better for kids (Sunday Territorian; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part time raise healthier children than stay-at home mums or those with full-time jobs, surprising new research has revealed.
 


 

The best mums part-time (WA Sunday Times; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part time raise healthier children than stay-at home mums or those with full-time jobs, surprising new research has revealed.
 


 

Part-time mums are the best (Sunday Telegraph; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part time raise healthier children than stay-at home mums or those with full-time jobs, surprising new research has revealed.


 

News headlines (3AW; 2/28/2010)

New research has found mothers that work part-time raise healthier children than mums who stay at home or work full-time.


 

News Headlines (Magic 1278; 2/28/2010)

New research has found mothers that work part-time raise healthier children than mums who stay at home or work full time.


 

Part-time working mums have healthier kids (The Australian online; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs, says new study.


 

Part-time working mums have healthier kids (PerthNow; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs, says new study.


 

Part-time working mums have healthier kids (Courier Mail online; 2/28/2010)

MOTHERS who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs, says new study.


 

Part-time mums win (Sunday Mail Queensland; 2/28/2010)

Mothers who work part-time raise the healthiest children, while stay-at-home mums are more likely to have kids who are chubby couch potatoes, research reveals.


 

Part-time work the family-friendly option (Northern Daily Leader; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time' (Yahoo 7News online; 2/28/2010)

New research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Children healthiest when mother works part-time (AdelaideNow; 2/28/2010)

NEW research has revealed that mothers who work part-time raise healthier children than stay-at-home mums or those with full-time jobs.


 

Obesity less of a problem for kids of mums who work part-time (Herald Sun online; 2/25/2010)

Australian research has revealed that the offspring of full-time working mothers and stay-at-home mums were more likely to be overweight or obese.


 

Breakfast with Ross Stevenson and John Burns (3AW; 2/25/2010)

Announcer and Aossociate Professor Jan Nicholson, from the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, discuss a study which reports on the mothers influence on childhood obesity.


 

Chewing the fat paradox (Herald Sun; 2/25/2010)

YOUNG children whose mums work part-time are less likely to be overweight.


 

Evenings with Robbie Buck (702 ABC Sydney; 2/22/2010)

Announcer discusses new research on peanut allergies at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.


 

Mornings with Leon Compton (105.7 ABC Darwin; 2/17/2010)

Chair of Health Psychology at Deakin University, Professor John Toumbourou, discusses a growing knife culture in Australia after a 12 year old boy in QLD was stabbed to death. He says large scale survey research done in Victoria, compared to research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Washington has allowed them to predict the increase in violence that occurs from age 13 to 14.


 

Mornings (ABC Newcastle; 2/17/2010)

This is an interview with Professor John Toumbourou the chair of health psychology at Deakin University. They discuss the difference between the gun culture evading US schools and the growing knife culture in Australian schools.


 

Tan for Emma (Moonee Valley Community News; 2/9/2010)

SIRATHMQRE'S St Vincent de Paul Primary School is again throwing its support behind the Go The Tan fun run, which helps raise awareness and funds for the genetic disorder Friecteich's Ataxia.
 


 

Making the right moves for health (Sunbury Telegraph; 2/9/2010)

KINDERMOVES is beginning classes in Sunburythis month in a bid to help encourage health and fitness among younger children.


 

Making the right moves for health (Sunbury Telegraph online; 2/9/2010)

KINDERMOVES is beginning classes in Sunbury this month in a bid to help encourage health and fitness among younger children.


 

Tan for Emma (Moonee Valley Community News online; 2/9/2010)

STRATHMQRE'S St Vincent de Paul Primary School is again throwing its support behind the Go The Tan fun run, which helps raise awareness and funds for the genetic disorder Friecteich's Ataxia.


 

Allergy risks hit more tots (Sunday Mail; 2/7/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 20,000 Australian babies at risk each year, new research shows.

 

Allergy risk hits more tots (Sunday Mail online; 2/7/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 20,000 Australian babies at risk each year, new research shows.

 

Huge boost for cancer researchers (The Age; 2/4/2010)
MILLIONS of dollars worth of new Melbourne-based cancer research will be announced today to coincide with World Cancer Day.

 

News report (3RPH Melbourne; 2/4/2010)
The State will spend $15 million on cancer research. Experts from the Peter Mac, the Royal Melbourne and The Alfred hospitals, and the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute will be brought together to speed up trials of new drugs.

 

Huge boost for cancer researchers (The Age online; 2/4/2010)
Millions of dollars worth of new Melbourne-based cancer research will be announced today to coincide with World Cancer Day.

 

News report (3RPH Melbourne; 1/31/2010)
A world-first study has revealed up to 8 per cent of babies are likely to develop potentially deadly food allergies by the age of one.

 

jump in allergy risk for babies (Sunday Herald Sun; 1/31/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 5000 Victorian babies at risk each year.

 

Shock as food allergies double (WA Sunday Times; 1/31/2010)
FOOD allergies among babies have doubled, new research shows. A world-first study has revealed that up to 8 per cent of babies — or about 24,000 Australian bubs — are likely to develop potentially deadly food allergies by the age of one.

 

Soaring rates of allergy (Sunday Telegraph; 1/31/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 24,000 Australian babies now at risk each year.

 

Jump in allergy risk for babies (Sunday Herald Sun online; 1/31/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 5000 Victorian babies at risk each year.

 

Jump in allergy risk for babies (Courier Mail online; 1/31/2010)
FOOD allergies among infants have doubled, with more than 5000 Victorian babies at risk each year.

 

Heavy issue for young (Sunbury Telegraph; 1/26/2010)
AUSTRALIAN preschool children are getting more overweight and obese. A December 2009 report released by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute says the number of overweight and obese preschoolers increased by more than 8000 between 2004 and 2008.

 

Heavy issue for young (Sunbury Telegraph online; 1/26/2010)
AUSTRALIAN preschool children are getting more overweight and obese. A December 2009 report released by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute says the number of overweight and obese preschoolers increased by more than 8000 between 2004 and 2008.

 

$120,000 boost for child research (The Age; 1/23/2010)
A MEGA marquee hosted by prestige real estate agency Kay & Burton at the Stella Artois Portsea Polo event at the Point Nepean army barracks this month helped raise $120,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Stars out for polo (Mornington Peninsula Leader; 1/19/2010)
IT WAS spot the celebrity at Pt Nepean last weekend for the Portsea Polo, a highlight of Melbourne's social calendar and one of the nation's premier polo events.

 

Time running out for teen (West Australian; 1/19/2010)
Ibrahim Arif is losing his battle with cystic fibrosis but cord blood stemcell research may help others like him.

 

Stars come out for polo (Hastings Leader; 1/18/2010)
IT WAS spot the celebrity at Pt Nepean last weekend for the Portsea Polo, a highlight of Melbourne's social calendar and one of the nation's premier polo events.

 

Portsea Polo (The Australian; 1/16/2010)
As the holiday destination for Melbourne's establishment and wealth sets, Portsea is a perfect location for Victoria's annual summer polo.

 

Australia Day celebrations planned (Maryborough District Advertiser; 1/15/2010)
The Pyrenees Shire will celebrate Australia Day in true Australian style — with a lot of barbecues.

 

Kids’ Sports A Leading Cause Of Head Injuries (Web Child; 1/14/2010)
Sports are a leading cause of head injuries in children aged six to 16, a recent study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.

 

Stars align for Portsea polo (The Mornington and Southern Peninsula Mail; 1/13/2010)
MORE than 5000 of Melbourne’s social set turned out for the annual Portsea Polo Tournament at Point Nepean National Park on Saturday, which raised money for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Riders need to mind their heads (Weekly Times; 1/13/2010)
EQUESTRIAN sport was the third leading cause of sporting head injuries among Victorian children in the past year.

 

Stars align at Portsea polo (The Mornington and Southern Peninsula Mail online; 1/13/2010)
MORE than 5000 of Melbourne's social set turned out for the annual Portsea Polo Tournament at Point Nepean National Park on Saturday, which raised money for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Just horsing around (Sunday Herald Sun; 1/10/2010)
BRIDE-to-be Rebecca Twigley was in fine form yesterday as celebrities and punters enjoyed the sunshine at the Portsea Polo.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Sydney; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Darwin; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Melbourne; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Adelaide; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Brisbane; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Today Show - Saturday edition (Channel 9 Perth; 1/9/2010)
Felicity Whelan presents today's weather forecast, and mentions that 5000 spectators will attend today's Portsea Polo event. She says the day will raise $150,000 for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute.

 

Afternoons with Mike Brady (3AW; 1/6/2010)
Presenters recount the life of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, who celebrated her 100th birthday last year. They make note of the many charitable organisations of which she either holds a chair or is the key benefactor.