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(PhysOrg.com) -- New research from the University of Melbourne shows how the malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) changes into a banana shape before sexual reproduction, a finding that could provide targets for vaccine or drug development and may explain how the parasite evades the human immune system.

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The biggest driver of economic growth in Australia now is business investment, although all the increase is going to Western Australia and Queensland. That’s why, when you live in Melbourne or Sydney, it doesn’t feel like things are getting much better.

Though moving to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Melbourne from Aotearoa New Zealand can be an exciting life altering event, the move itself may be an arduous errand. After you have sorted out a new place to live, a new job and your residency, you still have to ship your valuables over the ditch. With [...]

Going into the 2012 Australian Open, plenty of mystery shrouded second-ranked Rafael Nadal . What would he have to do in order to beat a player ( Novak Djokovic ) who simply dominated him throughout 2011? Would his body be healthy enough, or would a minor knee injury hold him back? Would Melbourne be a huge first step towards regaining the No. 1 spot that he had enjoyed for so long? Although ...

FIVE of the nation's capitals ranked more expensive than destinations such as London, Hong Kong and Berlin.

Neighbors are asking questions after three Melbourne police officers say they had no choice but to shoot and kill a man with a gun outside their apartment complex.

"Offering whippets on stage and almost setting the stage on fire... It’s just not professional"

With five more strikes to choose from, pick your favourite and tune into this week's episode of the Goal Show on Wednesday

BURNING QUESTIONS FOR 2012: Is there still enough desire at the Storm, can the 'big three' carry the side again, and will Adam Blair be missed?