Language evolves in large bursts as a result of social groups deliberately changing their vocabulary to define themselves, new research has revealed.

Young Australians are living at home for longer than previous generations, and fewer are married with kids, according to a new study.

A new study has revealed parents are worried about the amount of salt their children are consuming and want governments to take more action.

Women who are overweight during pregnancy are more likely to have chubbier children, which are susceptible to health problems, warns new research.

New policies have improved management of type 2 diabetes, however they have had little effect on the treatment of depression, according to a report.

People who believe human differences are shaped by biology, not experience, are less likely to accept immigrants, show the results of a new study.

Many Australians are dangerously sleep deprived and are putting themselves at risk of mental, social and health problems, according to new research.

Research has found that New Zealanders rate Chinese imports below those from other countries, however China's reputation is quickly improving.

An increasing number of children were placed in out-of-home care in the past 5 years, as a result of emotional of physical abuse, according to new findings.

New reports have found that housing assistance is allocated to people in greatest need, those who cannot use the private rental market.

Survivors of child abuse are over twice as likely to suffer poor mental health, as well as social problems, even much later in life, according to a new study.

Taboos set in place by local fishermen may help to tackle 'pirate' fishing that can overexploit ocean ecosystems, such as coral reefs, new findings suggest.

Australians have a higher chance of moving up the income ladder over generations than Americans do, a new study has revealed.

The number of medical practitioners and nurses in Australia rose between 2001 and 2005, as did the number of women in medicine, a new study has found.

Preliminary findings have revealed that young Australians believe safety, mateship and democracy are the most important aspects of their lives.