Knowing that 61% of us let our emotions influence what we eat and drink, health food company 'Freedom Foods' has launched the Good Food Karma Index, a national social media campaign designed to … [Read more...]
How a Lack of ‘Luxurious’ Sleep can Impair your Work Performance
If you're not performing at work as well as you'd like, it could be because you're not getting enough quality sleep at night. Sufficient sleep is essential for a healthy body and optimal performance … [Read more...]
Q& A with Infertility and IVF Specialist Dr Denise Nesbitt
With more women putting off starting a family until well into their 30s, fertility issues and fertility treatments such as IVF, have become hot topics among career-minded women in Australia and … [Read more...]
“The Weight Escape” – the best weight loss book you’ll read in 2014
Written by three Australian health experts, The Weight Escape: Stop fad dieting, start losing weight and reshape your life using cutting-edge psychology, is arguably the best weight loss book you'll … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Screening could be doing more harm than good
This week's Health Report on Radio National uncovered evidence which suggests Australia's national program for the early detection of breast cancer is over-diagnosing the disease, subjecting healthy … [Read more...]
Bloggers could be fined for posting online product reviews
Bloggers in Australia who accept cash or freebies for posting positive product reviews on their website, could be risking more than just their reputation with readers. New guidelines for online … [Read more...]
Proof you can’t believe the nutritional panels on food labelling
Recent testing of the most popular pizza products in Australia may have consumers wondering whether we really can trust the information printed on nutritional panels. Laboratory analysis of takeaway … [Read more...]
Beating the Back to Work Blues
For many the Christmas holidays came to an abrupt end on Monday morning when we had to reluctantly drag ourselves out of bed and back to work. It's now Wednesday and if you're anything like me, … [Read more...]
The “Coolest Clothing Store” in South Africa goes global
Voted the “Coolest Clothing Store” in South Africa’s Sunday Times Generation Next survey, Mr Price (MRP) are now delivering a wide range of affordable fashion for women, men and kids to Australia, the … [Read more...]
A Fresh Scent is in the Air
Neutralising bad odours with a scented air freshener like the new 'Dettol Glen 20 Healthy Air System', can have some surprising benefits for you and your family's well-being. There is a growing body … [Read more...]
Santa’s Elves reveal Top Toys for Girls and Boys for Christmas 2013
According to our sources in the North Pole, Santa's elves have been busy putting the finishing touches to a wonderful selection of toys for girls and boys, for delivery to homes in Australia. With … [Read more...]
Health Organisations create giant headache for soft drink manufacturers
After successfully reducing smoking rates in Australia, leading health organisations have joined forces to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, launching a TV advertisement that aims to 'turn us off' … [Read more...]
A Review of “bellabox” the popular beauty subscription service
I was asked to review bellabox, the beauty subscription service founded in Australia by twin sisters, Emily and Sarah Hamilton. At just $15 a month it's not a bad deal, but I do have some … [Read more...]
Australia’s older citizens want a future free from discrimination
Tomorrow (1 October) is International Day of Older Persons and this year the theme is The future we want: what older persons are saying. According to Australia's Council on the Ageing (COTA), … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Jobs Women are legally prohibited from doing
A new report by the World Bank and IFC has found economies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have the most extensive lists of jobs women cannot legally do. With 456 jobs women cannot do, the Russian … [Read more...]
Only 16 Companies in the ASX200 show commitment to Gender Diversity
Women On Boards (WOB), the organisation founded in 2006 to increase the number of women on Australian boards, has named and shamed those companies in the ASX200 who show little or no interest in … [Read more...]
Scientific Proof that Nuts are NOT Fattening and they’re Good for You
The myth that says nuts are fattening can be traced back to the 1980s when all fats were considered bad. But let's bust that myth right now. Nuts Are NOT Fattening. Like olive oil and avocado, nuts … [Read more...]
Legal Abortion under threat from the NSW Parliament
A private member's bill giving a foetus the legal status of personhoood due to go before the NSW parliament this month, brings us one step closer towards the criminalisation of abortion. The proposed … [Read more...]
Opt-Out Internet Filter: What is Australia afraid of?
I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've always been a supporter of 'opt-out' internet filtering because I genuinely believe it's the only effective way to prevent children from accessing adult content on … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW
We conclude our Women in Politics series with Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW. So if you reside in NSW and vote for the Australian Greens in the Senate at tomorrow's … [Read more...]
Australia’s Women of Influence Awards ignores our most influential women
When The Australian Financial Review publishes its annual list of 100 Women of Influence next month, some of Australia's most influential women won't be on it. Like similar awards given out each … [Read more...]
Australian women being denied access to long-acting contraception
Have you ever been denied access to contraception? New research has found that Australian women are using long-acting contraceptives at half the rate of women in Europe - and I think I know why. Two … [Read more...]
Cookbook: Grow Harvest Cook
Based on the blog of the same name, Grow Harvest Cook is for anyone looking to grow, harvest, and cook their own produce. Written by Meredith Kirton and Mandy Sinclair, with photography by Sue Stubbs … [Read more...]
Vaginas are NOT just another body part
The blurred line between art and pornography came into focus again this week, when an attempt to censor 18 individual images of vaginas failed to properly conceal the vulva, fueling the debate about … [Read more...]
Fairfax causes irreparable damage to the memory of teenager Hannah Smith
I am so angry with Fairfax right now. This morning the Sydney Morning Herald published a story online which may have done irreparable harm to the memory of Hannah Smith, the British teenager who … [Read more...]
Cyber Bullying isn’t Child’s Play
Always the last to know what's really happening on the internet, the mainstream media, or to be more precise, News Limited (because Fairfax is still five years behind everyone else), has finally … [Read more...]
Alert: Contaminated Cosmetics recalled in Australia by ACCC
Three cosmetic products with dangerous levels of microbial contamination have been recalled after an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission product safety survey. The recalled cosmetic … [Read more...]
Should contributors be paid once a blog starts making some serious money?
I was just hanging out in the Twitterverse one night, when I stumbled upon a controversy. Some writers were giving Mia Freedman a hard time for not paying her contributors. Resentment had been … [Read more...]
Is Target Australia having an identity crisis?
Target use to occupy the middle space between high end retailers and the lower end of the market. But anyone who has seen their ads on TV lately, could be forgiven for thinking the retailer has gone … [Read more...]
Suspect survey says women earn more money than men
This is why we should always view commercial survey results with suspicion. According to a survey commissioned by C-date, almost half of women nationally and 52% of women in NSW, earn more money than … [Read more...]
New Atkins Diet launches marketing assault on Australia
By their own admission, the people behind the 'New Atkins Diet' are ramping up the company's marketing effort in Australia to grow their share of the lucrative weight loss market. Following its … [Read more...]
Labor Women under attack from the Sisterhood for betraying Julia Gillard
Women in the Labor caucus have come under fire from the 'sisterhood' for siding with the men who brought down Julia Gillard. By comparison, the men who actually orchestrated the rise and fall of our … [Read more...]
New Labor Government could reverse cuts to Payments for Single Parents
News this morning that Kevin Rudd may reverse cuts made to parenting payments for single parents. The cuts made by the Gillard Government have placed an unnecessary financial burden on single parent … [Read more...]
Goodbye Julia and Thank You from the Women of Australia
As Julia Gillard's car drove past a small crowd gathered outside the official residence of the Governor-General last night, an ABC News reporter approached a woman holding a sign that read "Thank You … [Read more...]
Like a Virgin: Women undergo surgery to restore their virginity
Women in Australia are undergoing surgery to restore their hymen, while others are asking doctors to certify their hymen is still intact. Two doctors who provide these services to women in Australia, … [Read more...]
Australian Banks to do more to prevent Financial Abuse of the Elderly
Has the Australian Banking Industry finally grown a Heart? After decades of putting profits before people, Australian banks are taking more responsibility for helping the poor and the most vulnerable … [Read more...]
Lana Penrose ends her Trilogy with another Bad Romance
Australian author Lana Penrose (pictured) has ended her three-part memoir, which began with the best-seller 'To Hellas and Back', on a rather sour note with 'Addicted to Love'. But as the author … [Read more...]
Denise Drysdale still Going Strong at Sixty-four…and a half
At 64, veteran entertainer and Australian media personality, Denise Drysdale, is still singing and dancing her way across Australia and keeping us thoroughly entertained on the telly. But like many … [Read more...]
Treatment for Child Obesity by local GP’s proves Unsuccessful
A ‘shared care’ obesity treatment trial, in which hospital-based obesity specialists and local GP’s shared the management and treatment of obese children, has proved ineffective, according to new … [Read more...]
Bayer appoints it’s first female Managing Director for Australia and NZ
Global pharmaceutical giant Bayer, has appointed Dr Jacqueline Applegate as the company's senior representative for all it's businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Jacqueline Applegate has spent … [Read more...]
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