Babble Wrap: Swine Flu Trial Needs Young Volunteers

Researchers are seeking 400 children from across the country to be part of a trial of a new swine flu vaccine, which they hope will be rolled out nationally by the end of the year. The Australian

Dairy For Children ‘Extends Life’
Children who eat plenty of dairy foods such as milk and cheese can expect to live longer, a study suggests. BBC

Pediatrician Not Asked To Look At Dying Girl In Doomadgee
A Queensland Health pediatrician was working in the remote indigenous community of Doomadgee the day before the death of four-year-old Naylor Walden, but apparently was not asked to see the desperately ill child. The Australian

‘Mum Tried To Poinson 6yo With Gatorade’
A Brisbane mother has faced court accused of trying to kill her six-year-old daughter by giving her a soft drink laced with 100 sleeping pills. Brisbane Times

Children Served On The Fast-food Altar
An unholy row has erupted over a decision by the Catholic Church to sell off land surrounded by three schools to takeaway giant McDonald’s. The Daily Telegraph

Theme Park Patrons Forced To Eat Outdoors After Food Ban
Gold Coast theme park patrons are being forced to eat lunch in the carpark after a controversial new ban on food brought from home. Courier Mail

Police: Woman Accused Of Killing Newborn Ate Brain
San Antonio police say a woman accused of beheading her 3 1/2-week-old infant son used a knife and two swords in the attack and ate some of the child’s body parts. Associated Press