Naïve isn’t usually a word associated with a successful entrepreneur. But for Justine Flynn, 26, co-founder of social enterprise Thankyou Water, it was her naivety and that of her two co-founders, … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Anna Burke, Speaker of the House of Representatives
In the lead up to the Federal Election on 7 September 2013, Australian Women Online will be profiling women from the major political parties in both houses of Federal Parliament. First up is Anna … [Read more...]
Australia’s Top 40 Women Over 40 for 2013
Prevention magazine has unveiled its annual list of the 40 most inspiring Australian women over 40. Topping the list this year are game changer Jessica Rowe, philanthropist Natalie Isaacs, wellness … [Read more...]
Conned by her Boss and then sent to Gaol: Trish Jenkins tells her story
She was happily married, had three beautiful daughters and a home. But as Trish Jenkins was to discover: "While success attracts opportunities. It also attracts opportunists." Brisbane wife and … [Read more...]
When Food is as Addictive as Drugs and Cigarettes
Are you addicted? Research shows common ingredients in our food could be creating chemical dependencies. “For me, sugar is like a drug. I’ve never tried cocaine, but I imagine it would be similar,” … [Read more...]
Fashion to Die for: Australian designer creates garments for the grave
Australian fashion designer Pia Interlandi's career took on a somewhat ghoulish quality, when she began designing burial garments for the recently deceased. Before 21 pigs gave up their lives to test … [Read more...]
British MP’s Tackle Sexism in the Media
If you're a chesty, pretty young woman, there are plenty of media opportunities for you in the UK. Most British tabloid newspapers and lads mags relish praising females for their pins and curves, … [Read more...]
Irene Gleeson, the grandmother dubbed Australia’s Mother Teresa, Dies at 68
Irene Gleeson, the 'grandmother' to 8,000 Ugandan children, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Sydney after a 14 month battle with esophageal cancer. The founder of the Irene Gleeson Foundation … [Read more...]
My Life Changing Phone Call
Naomi Prescott (pictured) faced a heart-breaking struggle to fall pregnant. Her journey included four costly and unsuccessful fertility treatments including ovulation induction and IVF. One day she … [Read more...]
Hasbro unveils the New Furby Boom and it’s soooo Cute!
Hasbro has unveiled the new FURBY BOOM featuring twice the content of its predecessor and more digital play via a free app for mobile devices. Using the free Furby Boom app owners can personalise, … [Read more...]
Two Aussie Mums and an Op Shop Bus Tour
No longer the realm of vagabonds or pensioners trying to save a buck, op shopping is now decidedly hip. There’s a certain satisfied buzz that comes with rummaging around secondhand stores and … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity launches Leadership In Action program for women
In a first for Australia, Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) has launched a unique leadership program which has been designed specifically for women, and centres around a week long house build in … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency: Are you at risk?
The main source of vitamin D in Australia is from sun exposure. When sunlight hits our skin, it reacts with a cholesterol-like substance and produces vitamin D. The amount of sun exposure needed … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a ‘So So’ Retirement
RETIRING soon without enough super? If you're worried you will end up sleeping under a bridge, you probably will! You may be stuck on the bad news that you need at least $600,000 in your fund to give … [Read more...]
Nicole Kidman receives award for her work on women’s rights
Nicole Kidman has received a special honorary award from the Cinema for Peace Foundation in Berlin, for her work with UN Women on women’s rights. As a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Nicole Kidman has … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust to Living in a New Country
Moving overseas can bring on all kinds of apprehensive feelings, even for the most experienced travellers. For kids, this transition can be even harder, as whole environment changes from home life, to … [Read more...]
How do you know if you’re an emotional spender?
Emotional spending is like emotional eating: it just isn't good for your health. Emotional spending, or spending beyond your means, can end up making you feel worthless. Which makes a lot of sense … [Read more...]
7 Things Women Look For In a New Home
A woman’s impact on the design of her new home is greater today than ever before. 90% of the time, it is the woman who makes the final decision on the purchase of the new family home. She knows what … [Read more...]
Stalkers and their Victims speak out on Australian TV
John stalked his ex-partner after they separated. He says he was constantly trying to find her and called her around 30 times a day. James has breached intervention orders by repeatedly contacting and … [Read more...]
What to look for when choosing a removalist
A professional, efficient removalist can make moving day a snap. Get the right moving team in place with the following tips. Source numerous quotes Start by contacting a number of reputable … [Read more...]
The MS Readthon isn’t just for Kids anymore
No matter what your age you can take part in the MS Readathon. This year, teenagers, adults and seniors are being encouraged to join primary school children, in discovering the joys of reading while … [Read more...]
Inspiring a Generation of Female Engineers and Scientists
Most people dream, some by day, and few make their dreams come true. But even fewer are like Marita Cheng, who made it possible for others to dream. Marita was born in Cairns, Queensland, … [Read more...]
Exposing the Deadly Risks of DIY Abortion Pill RU 486
According to the authors of RU 486 Misconceptions, Myths and Morals, the controversial abortion pill RU 486, is a second rate unpredictable chemical that has spectacularly failed. Heavy bleeding, … [Read more...]
More Women taking the lead in the Legal Profession
While other industries are falling way short of gender targets, the legal profession has been making a concerted effort to redress the gender imbalance. According to a report by the Law Society of … [Read more...]
Geena Davis partners with UN for Global Gender in Film research study
Earlier this week UN Women announced it will partner with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media on a global study to analyse the depiction and representation of female characters in family … [Read more...]
ACTU sets up Pregnancy Discrimination Hotline
In the belief that Australian employers are continuing to break the law, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has set up a confidential pregnancy discrimination hotline. ACTU president Ged … [Read more...]
Women are worth more than their negotiation skills can deliver
An online survey by Australia's largest distributor of products for women, The Heat Group, has found more than half (55.4%) of women believe they aren’t being paid what they're worth because of poor … [Read more...]
Fatal Females: 13 Cases That Gripped a Nation
Sydney writer and journalist, Libby-Jane Charleston, delves into the dark and disturbing lives of Australia's deadliest women, in Fatal Females: 13 Cases That Gripped A Nation. Stranger than fiction, … [Read more...]
The A – Z of Business Tips for businesses operating in Australia
business.gov.au have put together an A - Z of business tips for businesses of all sizes, operating in Australia. As a syndication partner of business.gov.au, Australian Women Online is able to publish … [Read more...]
Australian Women given the Right to request flexible work arrangements
Recent amendments to the Fair Work Act will make it harder for employers to deny requests for more flexible working arrangements from parents, carers, the disabled, people over 55 and victims of … [Read more...]
Women, Management and Work Conference Celebrates 25 Years in 2013
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Management and Work Conference, an event where leaders from industry, government, universities and unions share their expertise, knowledge and … [Read more...]
Strategies for Increasing the Representation of Women in Male-dominated Industries
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a toolkit to assist businesses and other organisations to implement strategies to increase the representation of women in non-traditional roles in … [Read more...]
Delta Goodrem Releases New Single ‘Heart Hypnotic’
Delta Goodrem's new single ‘HEART HYPNOTIC’ is out today in digital format. Delta will perform 'Heart Hypnotic' for TV audiences on tonight's grand final episode of The Voice. OneRepublic front man … [Read more...]
New Resource for Parents to combat Underage Drinking and Drug Use
The Australian Drug Foundation has launched a new online resource today to help parents to have ‘The Other Talk’ with their children about alcohol and other drugs. Research shows that one in five 16 … [Read more...]
New CEO of Parkinson’s Victoria will Focus on Improved Quality of Life
New CEO of Parkinson’s Victoria, Emma Collin (pictured), says her focus will be on delivering improved quality of life for the 27,000 Victorians living with Parkinson’s and their families. The Board … [Read more...]
Increased Risk of UTIs in Uncircumcised Males
According to new research by Professor Brian Morris in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney and neonatologist Dr Tom Wiswell in the USA, over the lifetime 1 in 3 uncircumcised … [Read more...]
World’s first Bionic Eye being developed in Australia
Up to 85% of people who are clinically blind could benefit from the world's first Bionic Eye, currently being developed in Australia by Monash Vision Group (MVG). The prototype for MVG's direct to … [Read more...]
Employers are failing Australia’s Older Female Workforce
New research released last month by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) found that although women over 45 represent a sizeable and growing segment of Australia's labour force, employers are failing … [Read more...]
Meet Australia’s Women of Wine
Wine lovers in Sydney were introduced to them at Aussie Wine Month celebrations in April. Headlining the Women in Wine event at Circular Quay were four of Australia’s most recognised female … [Read more...]
Oxfam increasing the pressure on Aussie Retailers to sign Bangladesh Accord
Since the death of more than a thousand garment workers in Dhaka, Aussie retailers have been under increasing pressure to sign the Bangladesh Accord to ensure the safety of workers in their supplier … [Read more...]
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