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Australian mainland excised from migration zone

The Australian mainland was excised from the migration zone after the federal government and the opposition voted in the Senate to pass the bill.

Breast Cancer gene

The announcement by American actress, Angelina Jolie, that she's had a double mastectomy because she has the 'breast cancer' gene has raised questions about the gene-testing procedures available to women in Australia.

The varying eligibility requirements to undergo the test across the country have meant some women are choosing to forgo the procedure.

Mother Tamil statue: “A good initiative”

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said that her government would commission a statue of 'Mother Tamil' at Madurai at a cost of Rs 100 crore. Tamil scholar Sreeskandarajah in Melbourne argues that its a good move.

Mother Tamil statue: “An irrational move”

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said that her government would commission a statue of 'Mother Tamil' at Madurai at a cost of Rs 100 crore. Selvi in Lindfield, Sydney argues its irrational and manipulative.