Monash University

The new vaccine was created in Melbourne within five months by Monash University researchers

An active sex life is important to couples’ happiness, and they don’t have to go at it like rabbits: Those who make love once a week are happiest, a new study suggests.
More frequent sex isn’t a buzzkill for a relationship. It just doesn’t pack the same punch, Canadian researchers reported in the Nov. 18 journal Social Psychological and Personality Science.

Greek Australian Nicolette (Nicky) Kordos is putting Australia on the map for leading style and design in sportswear, creating activewear that is not only cool, sexy, and in fashion but also affordable, comfortable, and wearable for all women.

Ancient whales had extremely sharp predator teeth similar to lions, Australian scientists said on Aug. 30 in a discovery they believe debunks theories the mammals used their teeth to filter feed like today's gentle giants.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot raised concerns about Australians traveling to Turkey to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) during his recent visit to Turkey. During the discussion on counterterrorism, the PM and his Turkish counterpart, Ahmet Davuto?lu, agreed to expand cooperation between the two countries' security agencies.

Thousands of Australians, New Zealanders and Turks gathered on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula on April 23 ahead of the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War I.
   
Security was especially tight as the former adversaries now face a common threat from Islamist militant violence.
   

By Ioanna Fotiadi

Gina and Amanda are not a comedy duo, but two 17-year-old Greek girls who emigrated to Australia with their families and are turning heads with their talent in the natural sciences.