More than half of Australian parents doubt their child could swim to safety in a water emergency

 a national report by Swim Australia has revealed 43 per cent of children are not even enrolled in swimming lessons – an alarming figure for a nation that once had a proud tradition of learning to swim at a young age.

New Melbourne research shows that the number of daily steps older people take is a strong marker of overall health.

Holiday homeowners are banning schoolies from booking their properties and are hitting them with hefty bonds ahead of record numbers expected in prime party locations.

A HOST of stars are turning back the clock to relive memorable moments - some never before seen - on iconic Melbourne comedy series Kath & Kim.