The Federal Government will establish a new $8 million taskforce to treat the Virus HTLV-1 that is affecting thousands of indigenous Australians.

Over 7 million dinosaur bones and fossils are being stored in the Queensland Museum’s Hendra warehouse.

A live stargazing event took place in the Roma Street Parklands on Wednesday where astronomical photographs were projected onto the William Jolly Bridge.

The North University of China wants students to put down their javelins and pick up their hand grenades.

News from the China Youth Daily newspaper reported that North University of China had decided to introduce a "500-gram grenade toss" to its track and field event in May.

Students will be throwing weighted replicas of a Type 23 projectile, a wood-handled grenade based on the German World War Two stick grenade.

Scientists are warning that rice — one of the world's most important staple crops- may become less nutritious in the future.

Researchers in Japan and China have found that protein, iron and zinc levels in rice all fell significantly when grown in higher carbon dioxide environments.

"For some populations in the world, rice is a major source of nutrients," University of Tokyo's Professor Kobayashi said.

"For those people, this is not very good news."

Archaeologists have uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artefacts — including evidence of a kangaroo cook-up — inside a remote cave in the far north-west of Australia.

The site in Western Australia's Pilbara region has said to be leased by mining giant BHP Billiton.

The remnants of the ancient campfire consisted of about 20cm of fine white ash and contains pieces of charcoal which will be sent off for radiocarbon dating.

The popular AFL venue, Etihad Stadium will be renamed “Marvel Stadium” under a deal with Disney.

The stadium has signed an eight-year agreement with the entertainment giant beginning later this year.

Many questioned whether the decision was a 'late April Fool's joke' and took aim at the number of name changes the stadium has had.

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