As the debate over artist Bill Henson’s images of naked children continues, NSW police are still considering whether to lay child pornography charges against the artist and the Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery … [Read more...]
Kerri celebrates 20 years at Domino’s
Domino’s National Corporate Operations Manager Kerri Hayman (pictured) will celebrate her 20 year anniversary today, her rise through the ranks a testament of her dedication to the Australian owned … [Read more...]
Judy Newman: Consultant for the Craft & Quilt Fair
Judy Newman (pictured) is an accomplished craft designer, author of three best-selling craft books, former Craft Editor of several national women's magazines and is now one of the organisers of … [Read more...]
Paloma Cole: the next generation of business woman
As a member of Generation X, I believe we have some responsibility to guide and assist the next generation of women. So when 19 year old Paloma Cole (pictured) contacted me to ask for my help with … [Read more...]
Maureen Frank: gender diversity and the advancement of women in the workplace
According to leading US research organisation Catalyst, companies with the highest representation of women on their top management teams perform better than companies with the lowest female … [Read more...]
Juggling farm life, motherhood and caring for the land
Profile Juggling motherhood, a 81 hectare dairy farm and community environmental projects are just part of the working week for Dairy Farmers supplier Leesa Swan of Jamberoo, NSW. Since Leesa … [Read more...]
Decade of success for Wendy-Jayne Williams
Profile Wendy-Jayne Williams was appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Jobs Statewide 10 years ago at the age of 34. The not-for-profit organisation has since become the leading job network … [Read more...]
Karen Williams: Changing Face of the Australian Workplace
Change Management Specialist and Principal Consultant of Message Stix, Karen Williams (pictured) assists organisations in the private and public sector to identify and assess the impacts of change on … [Read more...]
Girl’s Guide to Turning Your Idea into a Business by Melissa Seymour
You won't find a book written by a man that warns you about investors who want to get into more than your business' [Melissa Seymour, 2008:9]. Australian entrepreneur, wife and mother of two, Melissa … [Read more...]
The Bub Hub: an internet success story
Brad and Hilary Lauder launched the Bub Hub in 2002 when the Internet was still a new addition in most Australian homes. Over the years the couple has seen an explosion in the number of parenting … [Read more...]
Angela Vithoulkas: conquering the world one coffee at a time
Siblings Angela and Con Vithoulkas own and operate the award winning VIVO cafés in Sydney's Central Business District. A successful business owner for more than two decades, Angela Vithoulkas is in … [Read more...]
Top ten on-screen partnerships in cinematic history
According to a new survey released in the lead up to Valentines Day, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta were voted as the favourite on-screen couple in cinematic history. The top ten was based on a … [Read more...]
Tough Times for Women Entrepreneurs
Women face different challenges than male entrepreneurs. This was the finding of papers presented at the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE) 5th International Entrepreneurship … [Read more...]
Crisis payment is putting victims of domestic violence and others at risk
The Crisis Payment administered by Centrelink is so inadequate that some women are choosing to return to a violent relationship, rather than risk being homeless. Whilst the welfare sector has … [Read more...]
Is 54 too old to have a baby?
How old is too old to conceive a child? A Victorian woman will give birth to her first child later this year at the age of 54. Most IVF clinics will not treat women over the age of 50 and in this … [Read more...]
WICKED The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz
After a very successful run on Broadway, WICKED The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz will premiere at Melbourne's Regent Theatre in July 2008. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in … [Read more...]
Women suffer from memory loss after childbirth
If you want to compete in a man's world, you better not have a baby. The Science Faculty of the University of New South Wales says they can prove women experience significant deficits in memory for a … [Read more...]
New quit smoking drug Champix linked to suicide and violence
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating claims the new quit smoking drug Chantix, released under the name Champix in Australia, is the cause of suicidal thoughts and related erratic … [Read more...]
Cyber bullying is a real problem in Australia
The suicide of 13 year old Megan Meiers (pictured) made headlines around the world when it was revealed the teenager had been tormented on MySpace by adult neighbour Lori Drew. But in a decision … [Read more...]
Wealthy older women seek young hunks
A New York entrepreneur made headlines this week when he announced his latest creation, Natural Selection Speed Date II: Sugar Mamas & Boy Toys. As the name implies, this is a speed dating event … [Read more...]
Aussie kids consume too much salt
The amount of salt being consumed by Australian children tops the agenda for International Salt Awareness Week. Research suggests Aussie kids consume over twice the recommended daily allowance of … [Read more...]
Mother chooses family pet over her own child’s safety
The mother of a little boy who was mauled by the family's 50kg mastiff-staffordshire cross has said she won't be getting rid of the family pet. Alicia Cottier told the media she blamed her two year … [Read more...]
The Grey Cover-up: the decision to dye or not to dye, your hair
I was reading Caroline Baum's article Silver Linings which appeared in the Good Weekend section of the Sydney Morning Herald yesterday, when it occurred to me that I could no longer avoid the … [Read more...]
Jenny Ford and Cash Smart Kids
Cash Smart Kids was launched on the world wide web back in September 2007. But the program is already creating lots of buzz among parents, teachers and community groups. I recently spoke to the … [Read more...]
Australian Women Online to be included in the National Library of Australia
I am thrilled to announce that Australian Women Online has been selected as an electronic publication of national significance and lasting cultural value by the National Library of … [Read more...]
Women told to choose between career and motherhood
Every so often a news story like Career women empty nation's sperm banks rears it's ugly head, reigniting the debate between career and motherhood. Often women who choose to have a baby through … [Read more...]
Do judges need sensitivity training?
Australian judges are not known for their sensitivity and compassion, especially when dealing with victims of violent crime. In fact some of the remarks from the bench have led many to believe the … [Read more...]
Leave the Kid Alone: MySpace party teen Corey vilified in media frenzy
It's the news story that just won't die. Sixteen year old Corey Worthington Delaney posted an open invitation to a party at his parent's home on MySpace. 500 people turned up and trashed a suburban … [Read more...]
Why won’t they let Diana rest in peace?
More than a decade after her tragic death in August 1997, Princess Diana's name is again being dragged through the mud in the British press. The Coroner's Inquest into the Deaths of Diana, Princess … [Read more...]
Courts too lenient on child pornographers
Convicted pedophile Bradley Pendragon walked free from the West Australian District Court yesterday after receiving a slap on the wrist for possessing more than 800 images of child pornography. … [Read more...]
Sexism in the media
Channel 7 received a flood of complaints last night after tennis commentator Roger Rasheed remarked during a slow motion shot of Venus Williams' behind, "Take a look at this now. Make or think what … [Read more...]
Young girls are dying to be thin
According to a report by Sydney's Daily Telegraph, girls as young as 8 are being admitted to hospital for eating disorders. More than 1000 girls under the age of 14 suffer from an eating disorder in … [Read more...]
New Treatment for Smokers but will it work?
I have a confession to make--I'm a smoker and have been for the past 18 years. I want to quit and have tried to kick the habit many times, but find the physical and psychological withdrawal … [Read more...]
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