Older Australians are important contributors to their family and the community and are working longer and living alone, according to a new report.

A study has revealed that Australians are the most entrepreneurial people in the developed world, with 20 per cent planning or running their own business.

One of the world's largest jewel trading arenas that operated thousands of years ago has been uncovered through analysis of jade jewellery.

Elderly that are unwilling or unable to participate in activity can achieve the fitness benefits of exercise from a short Tai Chi course, new research has shown.

Welfare expenditure, including disability pension, increased from $86 billion in 2004-05 to $90 billion last year, according to a new study.

Child safety officers need cultural training in order to better protect Australian children that come from culturally diverse families, according to new research.

Research has shown that older workers value a stress free workplace over salary, results which may help keep Australia's ageing population engaged in work.

A study has revealed low levels of consistency among nurses when it comes to assessing the risk of pregnant women, children and people with mental illness.

A new report has revealed that the Hobart CBD requires more housing and less car space in order to protect the economic viability of the city.

A study has revealed that the public, including smokers, supports Wellington's smokefree parks, particularly when there are children's playgrounds nearby.

A new report has shown that Australia has the fifth lowest smoking rates in the developed world, but also has the fifth highest obesity rates.

Allergies cost the Australian economy over $7 billion a year, and allergic conditions are on the rise in the population, according to a new report.

Over 60 per cent of Australians with a high familial risk of cancer are declining offers for genetic checks that could save thousands of lives.

Research has shown that ineligibility for Youth Allowance and the insufficient support it provides is keeping many regional Australians from tertiary study.

Pregnant women are suffering poor mental health as a result of workplace discrimination and lack of access to maternity leave, according to a study.