16 years ago Collette Larsen was a single working mother earning eight dollars an hour as a secretary. Recently divorced and facing bankruptcy, the mother of five, two of whom required ongoing … [Read more...]
Tea Tree Oil may prevent Skin Cancer
A report released on 29 June 2010 by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has highlighted the positive role tea tree oil may play in the treatment of skin … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Worldwide Trailer Debuts
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, will be released in two full-length parts in 3D. The worldwide release of Part 1 is scheduled … [Read more...]
ACMA to develop standard for fax marketing
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has started developing a national standard for the fax marketing industry with the release of a discussion paper. ACMA Chairman Chris Chapman … [Read more...]
24 hour Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline
A new, expanded, national 24 hour Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Helpline will commencing on 1 July 2010. Women, their partners and families will be able to call the national Helpline on 1800 88 24 36 for … [Read more...]
Increase in Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit from July 1
From 1 July 2010, the Baby Bonus, paid in 13 fortnightly instalments, will increase by more than $100 to $5,294 through indexation, benefiting around 270,000 parents of newborn babies. More than two … [Read more...]
Childless NOT by Choice
As a woman who gave birth to her first child at the age of 18, I can't even imagine what it's like to want a child and not be able to have one. In a society that values it's working families, it must … [Read more...]
No Support for Male Victims of Domestic Violence
According to those who work in the area of men's health, the current approach to domestic violence ignores the one in three victims of family violence who are male. While not wanting to undermine the … [Read more...]
The Year I Spent in a Muslim Girls School in the Middle East
As a teenager in the 1960s, Ellen Mary Wilton (pictured), spent a year at a Muslim girls boarding school in the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria. For years Ellen has fascinated audiences with her … [Read more...]
Google launches AdWords Online Classroom
Google has announced a new initiative designed to guide Australian small and medium sized businesses through the process of online marketing: the AdWords Online Classroom. Through the AdWords Online … [Read more...]
Empty Nest – He’s Leaving Home
My 22 year old son left home today and while I'm happy to see him go out into the world and establish his independence, I am really going to miss that kid. He's a very capable young man and I know … [Read more...]
Single Mum conned in eBay Scam
An Australian eBay seller has been conned out of almost $9,000 by Nigerian internet scammers impersonating the state's consumer fraud regulator. The Australian Financial Review reported on Friday … [Read more...]
Aussie Mum Behind the International Publishing Sensation – Beautiful Malice
It's a publishing fairytale. Rebecca James made international headlines in 2009 when the manuscript for her book BEAUTIFUL MALIC, ignited a bidding war between several major publishers that would … [Read more...]
Mama Mia, it’s more bad publicity for Freedman
The popular blogger and social commentator, Mia Freedman, found herself at the centre of yet another media controversy yesterday, after obesity advocates took offense to comments posted on her … [Read more...]
Book Review: Susan Boyle – Living the Dream
Like many of you, I too shed a tear while watching Susan Boyle's audition for Britain's Got Talent on YouTube. The moment when Susan Boyle showed the world why we shouldn't judge a book by it's … [Read more...]
InStyle’s Australian Women of Style Awards completely pointless
There were no surprises when InStyle Magazine announced the second annual Women of Style Award winners in Sydney last night. Celebrities and other high profile women featured prominently in the list … [Read more...]
Body image putting pregnant women at risk
The social pressure on women to look a certain way may be putting the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies at risk, according to preliminary findings of a study by RMIT University and the … [Read more...]
First Elected Female President of the Academy of Science
Distinguished cancer researcher, Professor Suzanne Cory, has been elected by her peers as President of the Australian Academy of Science – an institution that has been dominated by male scientists … [Read more...]
The Oral Contraceptive Pill Turns 50
Today (11 May 2010) marks the 50th anniversary of the oral contraceptive pill. Since it was first made available 50 years ago, "the Pill" has played an important role in the lives of women, giving … [Read more...]
Stay at Home Mothers worth a Six Figure Salary
According to Salary.com's "10th Annual Mom's Salary Survey" the time mothers spend performing "job functions" in the home, would equate to an annual salary of US$117,856 for a Stay-at-Home Mum. While … [Read more...]
Book Review: Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James
[rating:4] Even before it was published, the psychological thriller Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James, was an international sensation. The 39 year old Australian author and mother of 4, made … [Read more...]
National Heart Week: know the warnings signs of a Heart Attack
To mark National Heart Week (2-8 May), the Heart Foundation has released new research that suggests more than half of all Australians wouldn't know what to do if they were having a heart … [Read more...]
Top Australian Blogger lists do not reflect true popularity
Recently I stumbled across a new Top 50 Australian Women Bloggers list that attempts to rank websites in order of popularity. Initially I thought the blogger must be using a new algorithm (formula) … [Read more...]
National Library launches new search engine – Trove
The National Library of Australia has launched a new search engine. Trove is the culmination of more than three years of work by National Library staff and can be accessed online at at … [Read more...]
Salvation Army launches National Red Shield Appeal 2010
The Salvation Army launched its National 2010 Red Shield Appeal today at luncheon in Sydney. More than 500 of Sydney’s business leaders attended the event where Gail Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of … [Read more...]
International No Diet Day 2010
Thursday, 6 May is International No Diet Day, a celebration of body acceptance and body shape diversity. The day is also dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers of restrictive diets and its … [Read more...]
Starlight Delivers a Special Wish for Dainere
We have featured many books and authors on Australian Women Online over the years, but none so precious as You Have to Go Through a Storm to Get to a Rainbow by 12 year old Dainere Anthoney. After … [Read more...]
7 Day Brain Fitness Challenge
Recent studies indicate that blueberries can assist with maintaining brain health and memory. Prove it yourself by taking the Sunraysia 7-Day Brain Fitness Challenge. It's free to participate and … [Read more...]
Male Business Leaders Support Women in Business
A new leadership group of male CEOs and Chairmen has been formed to elevate the issue of women’s representation in the corporate sector on the national business agenda. The leadership group, … [Read more...]
Growing threat to humans from ticks, fleas and sand flies
Australian scientists are calling on veterinarians and dog-owners to take action to protect dogs and people from potentially lethal diseases caused by ticks, fleas and sand flies. Ticks, mosquitoes, … [Read more...]
Warning about sleeping babies in prams
Kidsafe Victoria, together with SIDS and Kids Victoria have issued a red alert over the use of pram bassinets as ‘beds’ for children. Parents and carers are urged not to leave children sleeping … [Read more...]
Working Mum Told “Manage Your Family” or Face the Sack
A Western Sydney mother of two has been told by her employer she can no longer work a family-friendly shift which allows her to collect her children from school because it is her job to "manage" her … [Read more...]
Revised Standards for Bunk Beds in Australia and NZ
Standards Australia has released a revised Australian/New Zealand Standard for the design and performance of bunk beds. The revised standard sets out safety requirements, including materials, … [Read more...]
Cinemas denied exemption from Disability Discrimination Act
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has denied a request from major cinema chains for an exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act with regard to providing services for people with a … [Read more...]
Lung Cancer Kills More Women than Breast Cancer
For the second year running, lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the biggest killer of women in Australia. Although the rate of men dying from lung cancer has declined since the early … [Read more...]
Bully Blocking at Work
No one goes to work to be humiliated, ostracised, abused, or assaulted and yet, this is the reality for more than one in six workers in Australia. Bullying extends far beyond the school yard into our … [Read more...]
Reliability more important to employers than skills and experience
A new survey has found Australian employers value reliability and loyalty in their workers much more than skills or experience. According to an Australia-wide survey of employers* commissioned by The … [Read more...]
ACF campaign to Save the Murray-Darling off to a good start
After exceeding their initial target of 200 million litres of water for the Hattah Lakes wetlands, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is now aiming to purchase an additional 200 million … [Read more...]
Telstra Wins Catalyst Award for Gender Diversity Initiative
Telstra has become the first Australian company to win the prestigious Catalyst Award, an annual international award for initiatives that support and advance women in the workplace. Telstra received … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Eating to Lose Weight
These quick tips on weight loss are based on the five year Curves research study at the Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory at Texas A&M University. The research shows that eating properly … [Read more...]
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