The new Federal Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, is encouraging Australians to take advantage of a FREE Online 12-Week Planner and make changes to their lifestyle in 2012. The Online 12-Week … [Read more...]
Nominations open soon for 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards
Entries for the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards for small and medium sized businesses will open on 6 February 2012. It's the 20th year of the awards program, which celebrates the achievements … [Read more...]
Top cop Catherine Burn wants to see more women in senior positions
Women take on senior positions and promote gender equality in the workplace. Australian workplaces are continuing to change and modernise, however, it can be difficult to make your mark in what has … [Read more...]
Crickets fans go pink to support Jane McGrath foundation
Breast cancer event turns grandstands pink at SCG - Cricket fans are encouraged to wear pink to the third day of the Australia versus India test match to support the McGrath foundation. It is hard to … [Read more...]
Do you Love 2 Read? That’s the question being asked of Australians across the country
The National Year of Reading 2012 has kicked off with organisers encouraging individuals, groups and families to take part in the program. For a number of individuals reading is a relaxing and … [Read more...]
Tips on how to make a New Year’s resolution and stick to it
Masses of people gathered at key vantage points around the country to catch a glimpse of spectacular fireworks displays. And irrespective of whether you spent the night with close friends in private … [Read more...]
Grants & Assistance Finder for Australian businesses
Grants & Assistance Finder This information is brought to you by business.gov.auGrants & Assistance FinderMonday 05 December 2011Our popular Grants & Assistance Finder tool helps … [Read more...]
Information for businesses passing on the cost of a carbon price
New carbon price claims guide This information is brought to you by business.gov.auNew carbon price claims guideWednesday 07 December 2011The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) … [Read more...]
Business leaders push to improve diversity in workplace
Diversity is on the agenda at a number of Australian workplaces with many employers concerned they don’t have enough of it. A recent survey of more than 2,000 executives at ANZ, which was … [Read more...]
Aussie women catching up to men at the bar
For many Australians 2011 has been a year of highs and lows with economic security and the cost of living influencing the way we live and see the world. With this in mind it is not surprising that a … [Read more...]
Jessica Watson sets sail on the Sydney-to-Hobart
It was only last year that Jessica Watson entered the history books after being named the world’s youngest solo-sailor. But now the 2011 winner of the Young Australian of the Year award has … [Read more...]
Women having kids later in life: AIHW
Women are waiting longer to have children with many choosing to start a family at the age of 28 or above. Aussie women are ready to take on the world and embark on overseas adventures, study at … [Read more...]
Aussies to ring in New Year with lifestyle changes
With summer well and truly here and Christmas just around the corner, you could be forgiven for thinking that Australians would be putting their feet up and relaxing by the pool. But it seems that … [Read more...]
Myer woos online shoppers with promise of Boxing Day savings
Online shoppers may grab a bargain this Boxing Day without having to battle big crowds. The department store Myer is hoping to woo back customers and face the internet challenge by extending its … [Read more...]
Women business owners get ‘social’
Women in business go online. Women are taking to online media to buy and sell products and are leading the way when it comes to social marketing. Women are leading the way when it comes to embracing … [Read more...]
Small business owners are optimistic despite tough year
Small business owners and managers are optimistic about the year ahead despite having a rough time in 2011, according to Reckon survey. Business is looking positive for Australian retailers and after … [Read more...]
Chrissie Swan quits The Circle to spend more time with kids
The Circle host Chrissie Swan is leaving the show and network to boost her profile on radio and spend more time with kids. Network Ten identity and Gold Logie nominee Chrissie Swan is kicking up her … [Read more...]
Researcher says Aussies are ‘getting fatter every day’
Draft guidelines have been released which suggest that Australians are in danger of developing a number of potentially life-threatening diseases if they don't change their eating habits. With … [Read more...]
Penny Wong announces birth of baby Alexandra
Finance minister Penny Wong announces birth of first child . The finance minister and her partner Sophie Allouache have publicly announced the birth of their first daughter. Earlier this week the … [Read more...]
1 in 40 young women use specialist services for the homeless
For many young women between 15 to 19 years of age their main concerns are school, friends and - especially at this time of year - holidays. But for others these formative years are cut short and … [Read more...]
Nicola Roxon becomes our first female attorney-general
The former health minister and mother of one Nicola Roxon has been promoted to the office of attorney-general in a cabinet reshuffle. Five women now hold ministry's in the Labour government Nicola … [Read more...]
Aussie researchers say childless women face greater health risks
If you were to ask any mum about the effects kids have on their health, it would probably end up in a lengthy conversation about stretch marks, year-long colds and the dangers to your waistline that … [Read more...]
Bayer to update labels for Yaz and Yasmin: FDA
Reports from the Royal Women's Hospital show that more than one million women in Australia take the pill, yet some of them may not be aware of the risks involved with certain oral … [Read more...]
Parents and kids to benefit from new decision making program
Decision making is part and parcel of being an adult - fast responses help people complete tasks, build relationships and resolve conflicts. But many young people are growing up without knowing how to … [Read more...]
AIG chief Heather Ridout appointed to central bank’s board
The current chief executive of the Australian Industry Group Heather Ridout has just added another string to her bow. Ms Ridout has this week been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank - one of … [Read more...]
Victoria: Nurses rally for improved pay and conditions
Melbourne-based health care professionals are putting the festive season on hold to take up a debate about pay and working conditions - especially for employees in sectors that are predominately … [Read more...]
Mums take more time out to volunteer than their peers: ABS
Mums with part-time jobs make up 55 per cent of all volunteers in Australia, with the highest rate of unpaid work in the country. If you have recently attended a charity function or bought raffle … [Read more...]
NSW Law Society to promote women in the workplace
In popular culture female lawyers are often used to portray ambitious, hard working and quintessentially modern women. Hit television shows such as Damages - which stars Australian actor Rose Byrne - … [Read more...]
More Australians planning to spend Christmas at home
Kids growing up today may not get to experience the long summer holidays that used to typify the laid-back Aussie lifestyle. A weak global economy and rising cost of living mean that a number of … [Read more...]
AWCCI: Women to wait 179 years for equality
Equality is a word that has made its way into the mainstream media cycle and it seems set to stay there, but not everyone is working with the same definition. In recent weeks, the federal government … [Read more...]
The contraceptive pill turns 50 in Australia
Is the contraceptive pill keeping up to date with women's changing needs? This was the question posed by panellists at the BMW Edge, Federation Square last week (November 23). A number of … [Read more...]
Anna Bligh prepares for leadership challenge, as more women rise to the top of Aussie politics
Women are proving instrumental in a variety of high-profile roles that show they can excel in previously male-dominated fields. It seems that these days everywhere you look a determined woman is … [Read more...]
Women set to gain from boost to super funds
Women in part-time roles and low-income earners will be some of the first groups to gain from money generated by the new mining tax. Getting on top of personal and household finances is a box waiting … [Read more...]
High ranking cop named 2011 Telstra Businesswoman of the year
Catherine Burn, the country's highest ranked female police officer, has been named Telstra Australian businesswoman of the year. The state's deputy commissioner for corporate service is also … [Read more...]
Aussie Twitter users focus of new study
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have found that Australians have different tweeting habits depending on their city of residence and women lead the way in terms of social media … [Read more...]
Mums and Dads are ‘tag team’ parenting as working patterns change
A new report into the ways Australians spend time has found that many parents are 'tag team' parenting in a bid to keep on top of rising costs and look after the kids. If your morning consists of … [Read more...]
US President Barack Obama visits ‘friends’ Down Under
Australians have been keen to catch a glimpse of US president Barack Obama on his 27-hour whirl-wind tour. His actual title may be a little more formal, but you could be forgiven for thinking that US … [Read more...]
Local artist Samantha Everton set to make over the city streets
Women artists help to transform drab inner-city streets with innovative collaborations in the design and construction sector. In just a few years Samantha Everton has gone from a relative unknown to … [Read more...]
Women still balancing lifestyle choices and pregnancy
A new study has found that almost 40 per cent of women still drink during pregnancy despite health warnings suggesting it may not be safe. Pregnancy is often one of the most rewarding and challenging … [Read more...]
EOWA Business Award 2011 finalists promote flexible workplaces for women
EOWA business achievement awards showcased companies that promote women and support their career advancement by creating flexible workplaces. Aussie women are proving they can hold their own with … [Read more...]
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