According to the Dietitians Association of Australia, more Australians turn to comfort foods at this time of year, eating pastries, cakes and chocolates, and less eat fruit, during the colder … [Read more...]
Advertisements found guilty of discrimination
SANE Australia tells us that the Advertising Standards Board (ASB) has uphelding complaints about portrayals of mental illness in advertising as discriminatory and stigmatising. Two advertisers made … [Read more...]
Commonwealth Bank Low Fee Credit Card
Apply online today for a Low Fee credit card with Commonwealth Bank and if you are an existing Commonwealth Bank customer you'll receive a honeymoon rate 4.99% on the Low Fee credit card, on all … [Read more...]
Harry Potter is the hottest ticket in town
Tickets to the sixth instalment of the Harry Potter film franchise went on sale this morning for Greater Union Birch Carroll & Coyle CINE BUZZ members with record breaking results. Thousands of … [Read more...]
Latest health issues for Australian women
The latest Jean Hailes national magazine edition is out, featuring a range of health issues relevant to Australian women. The magazine is free and this issue focuses on Making Time for You and the … [Read more...]
Australia’s Most Trust People of 2009
Pioneering burns surgeon Dr Fiona Wood has again topped the list of Australia’s 100 Most Trusted People, and we still believe in The Wiggles. New entrants into the Top Ten include Glenn McGrath, … [Read more...]
Kraft Foods Announces Launch of New Vegemite and you can name it
Kraft Foods Australia/New Zealand has today announced that for the first time in 85 years, a new Vegemite will be launched. Vegemite’s new edition will be mixed with cream cheese, but the new product … [Read more...]
Knitters set world record in Sydney
Today New Idea magazine set a Guinness World Record as 256 men and women knitted simultaneously at Martin Place in Sydney this morning. “It was fantastic to see Australians of all ages, from teens to … [Read more...]
Call for Ambassadors for the Year of Women in Local Government 2010
Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), on behalf of the National Steering Committee for the Year of Women in Local Government is calling for nominations for ambassadors for 2010. The topic of … [Read more...]
End of Financial Tax Advice from CPA Australia: Seven Tax Sins
During these tough times, households and businesses should avoid the following tax sins to ensure money does not slip through their fingers, according to the nation’s leading accounting body, CPA … [Read more...]
New social networking site for the greater good
This week Worldeka officially launched www.worldeka.com, a social networking site and platform of collaboration for the greater good. Worldeka founders, brother and sister entrepreneurs Sophie and … [Read more...]
New program to guide disadvantaged children into higher education
A new University of Sydney program to encourage children from low socio-economic backgrounds to aspire to higher education from as early as primary school, was launched today by Federal Education … [Read more...]
Mumpreneurs Connect Online
Connect2Mums is a new, fast growing interactive magazine for women. It’s an online network designed by mothers for mothers and the vast majority of mums who are joining are ‘mumpreneurs', women who … [Read more...]
Australians research health concerns online to avoid embarrassment
According to research by Telstra* more than 60 per cent of Australians head online to research information before going to the doctor. Forty per cent say they did so to avoid feared embarrassment of … [Read more...]
Working mums bear the highest tax burdens
Working mothers on middle and low incomes have been helping to fund a series of tax cuts for Australia’s highest income earners, according to new research by one of the world’s leading tax … [Read more...]
Make-A-Wish Australia responds to Chaser’s skit
The Make-A-Wish Foundation says the Chaser’s skit misrepresented the motives of the children and families that apply for Wishes with the Foundation. 'The implication that sick children are … [Read more...]
Tips to Reduce Saturated Fat in your Diet
An extensive Heart Foundation review into the fat we eat has found more evidence about the harmful nature of trans fat and the negative effects of too much saturated fat. The review has prompted the … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery Continues To Impart His Pudding Wisdom
The Pudding Master Class Continues And This Month It’s An Italian Classic With A Healthy Twist - Tiramisu. Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help … [Read more...]
Microsoft to Launch New Search Engine
The launch of Bing, Microsoft’s much anticipated new search engine, was announced early this morning (AEST) by Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, at the D: All Things Digital conference in California. Set … [Read more...]
Alice Munro wins 2009 Man Booker International Prize
Alice Munro (pictured) has won the third Man Booker International Prize. Not to be confused with the annual Man Booker Prize, the Man Booker International Prize is worth £60,000 to the winner and is … [Read more...]
Australians believe crime is worse than it really is
The majority of Australians think crime is increasing and becoming more widespread but have confidence in the ability of police to combat crime, according to a report released yesterday by the … [Read more...]
New Legal Service for People at Risk of Homelessness
A new legal service has been established to assist people, who are in the process of having their homes repossessed. The new service will provide specialist advice and representation to help borrowers … [Read more...]
Financial skills seminars for women
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and ANZ has announced a series of free financial skills seminars to be held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for women to help boost … [Read more...]
Human Rights: Tell the Government what you think
From 19 May to 26 June 2009, the Australian Government is running an online community consultation on human rights and responsibilities on the website Open Forum. The Australian Government has … [Read more...]
Westpac Women in Franchising High Tea Event
Women in Franchising (WIF) invite all franchisors and franchisees to attend the upcoming WESTPAC WIF High Tea Series. This series is an opportunity for franchisors and franchisees to get away from … [Read more...]
Parents go back to school to reverse childhood obesity
After consultation with its members, the Greater Monash GP Network decided to embark on an ambitious program designed to help parents make appropriate eating and lifestyle choices for their children. … [Read more...]
Healthy food wanted for Indigenous communities
A study has found Indigenous communities need access to more affordable healthy food options. According to an editorial published in the May 18 Indigenous Health issue of the Medical Journal of … [Read more...]
1 Million Women take action on climate change
A new movement of Australian women of all ages and backgrounds – from school girls to elders – will unite today to drive practical action on climate change. From 19 May 2009 the 1 Million Women … [Read more...]
Persimmon and Herb Chicken Salad
Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 min Ingredients: 2 persimmons (Fuyu variety) 4 chicken breasts, chargrilled or barbequed 1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves ½ cup mint leaves 1/3 cup toasted macadamias, roughly … [Read more...]
Freeform Custard Apple Rustic Tart
Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 – 6 custard apples 2 sheets of puff pastry cut into squares or rounds Hazelnut meal Apricot jam Icing sugar Cream … [Read more...]
Custard Apple and Passionfruit Cheese Cake
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Crumb Crust: 1 packet gingernut biscuits ½ (half) cup finely chopped toasted macadamias 100g melted butter Filling: 250g softened light cream cheese 250g fresh firm ricotta … [Read more...]
Seven Deadly Hair Sins
After winning Best New Product at the 2009 Australian Fashion Hair Awards, Seven Day Miracle, an intense moisture masque from Australian company Original & Mineral, O&M is well placed to … [Read more...]
Don’t be left holding the leash when your kids want a dog
When the kids beg for a dog, but a pooch doesn’t fit into your budget or your long-term plans, Don’t Fret Pet! (DFP) has the perfect solution – host a dog while the owners are away. The leading … [Read more...]
Dolly Launches Airbrush-Free Issue for Body Image Campaign
DOLLY magazine will show teen girls that not everything is as it seems, creating an entire issue without airbrushing the celebrities and models on the editorial pages - including the front … [Read more...]
Australians Prefer Paid Maternity Leave Scheme to Paid Parental Leave
In light of the Government’s recent announcement on paid maternity leave, Social Researcher Mark McCrindle has released the latest results from the McCrindle Research study into Australians’ attitudes … [Read more...]
How To Strengthen Your Family During Tough Times
With many families experiencing tough times because of challenging economic conditions and more pain forecast for the immediate future, National Families Week 2009 from 10 – 16 May (coinciding with … [Read more...]
Federal Government Announces Plans to Introduce a Paid Parental Leave Scheme
The federal government has announced that paid parental leave will be included in Tuesday’s budget, with a commencement date of 1 January 2011. Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, … [Read more...]
Single mums speak out about dating, kids and confidence
On the eve of Mothers’ Day, Australia’s single mothers have spoken out about the challenges they face in looking for love when time is scarce and children are a major consideration. A survey of … [Read more...]
Government to impose tough new laws on consumer credit providers
The National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009 will simplify and standardise the regulation of consumer credit, which until now has been regulated under a myriad of different State and Territory … [Read more...]
Indigenous trainee applications open
Indigenous school students across Australia are being encouraged to apply for a position with ANZ’s Indigenous School Based Traineeship Program for 2010. The two year Program enables Indigenous … [Read more...]
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