Babble Wrap: Young Hardest Hit By Swine Flu Epidemic

A nine-year-old Sydney boy has died from swine flu as it emerged 94 children aged under five were admitted to hospital in the past week. The Daily Telegraph

Circumcision Doesn’t Reduce Women’s HIV Risk
Circumcision of men with HIV does not reduce the risk of infection for women, according to a study published by The Lancet. The Australian

Cherie Balir Battles Suspected Swine Flu
Cherie Blair has suspected swine flu, it was revealed today. Courier Mail

Labor ‘Gagged’ School Heads In Victoria
The Rudd government has been attacked over claims by Victorian principals that they have been gagged from speaking out about the controversial rollout of the commonwealth computers in schools program. The Australian

When Boys Turn Into Girls On The Soccer Field
Boys could be barred from girls’ junior soccer teams after a budding Harry Kewell scored the winner against a top side. Herald Sun

Facebook Attacks On St Margaret’s Teachers Get Personal
Students at one of Brisbane’s most prestigious girls’ schools have launched searing personal attacks against their teachers on Facebook, questioning their sexual orientation and ridiculing their dress sense and teaching ability. Courier Mail

IVF Orphans Who Will Always Ask Their Mother: How Could You?
IVF may give ageing mothers everything they want – but what about the children, asks Genevieve Fox. Telegraph