When education professionals Marie Baird and Allan Thomas decided to tie the knot, they eschewed convention and aimed for something relaxed and comfortable. Their 1950’s fancy dress picnic proved the … [Read more...]
Aussie Girl Going Gangbusters in Hawaii
WHEN actress Eva Mendez stops mid interview at the Kahala Resort in Hawaii to point you out in front of a large crowd and demand to have the dress you’ve just designed and worn for the evening, … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need To Know When Organising Car Finance
It is very important for you to be well informed prior to looking for the right car loan, as every car loan provider will work in slightly different ways, and this can impact on what kind of car loan … [Read more...]
Workwear Trends for Spring 2013
Work the trend this coming Spring with classic pieces, relaxed styles, or precise tailored items at Australian women's fashion retailer events. Mix your look with the pictured fully lined Long Sleeve … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Being Cheap – Step 1: How to control spending
In the first of three instalments by Fred Schbesta, co-founder of leading financial-product comparison website Finder.com.au, Fred shows us how to control our spending. Envious of your financially … [Read more...]
Social Enterprise ‘Thankyou Water’ making a Big Splash
Naïve isn’t usually a word associated with a successful entrepreneur. But for Justine Flynn, 26, co-founder of social enterprise Thankyou Water, it was her naivety and that of her two co-founders, … [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...]
Fashion to Die for: Australian designer creates garments for the grave
Australian fashion designer Pia Interlandi's career took on a somewhat ghoulish quality, when she began designing burial garments for the recently deceased. Before 21 pigs gave up their lives to test … [Read more...]
Irene Gleeson, the grandmother dubbed Australia’s Mother Teresa, Dies at 68
Irene Gleeson, the 'grandmother' to 8,000 Ugandan children, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon in Sydney after a 14 month battle with esophageal cancer. The founder of the Irene Gleeson Foundation … [Read more...]
Five Things Organisations Can Do Better to Manage Maternity Leave
Employees going on maternity (or paternity) leave is an organisational reality and business leaders shouldn’t stick their heads in the sand and think the process will manage itself – it … [Read more...]
My Life Changing Phone Call
Naomi Prescott (pictured) faced a heart-breaking struggle to fall pregnant. Her journey included four costly and unsuccessful fertility treatments including ovulation induction and IVF. One day she … [Read more...]
Hasbro unveils the New Furby Boom and it’s soooo Cute!
Hasbro has unveiled the new FURBY BOOM featuring twice the content of its predecessor and more digital play via a free app for mobile devices. Using the free Furby Boom app owners can personalise, … [Read more...]
Two Aussie Mums and an Op Shop Bus Tour
No longer the realm of vagabonds or pensioners trying to save a buck, op shopping is now decidedly hip. There’s a certain satisfied buzz that comes with rummaging around secondhand stores and … [Read more...]
10 Tips for a ‘So So’ Retirement
RETIRING soon without enough super? If you're worried you will end up sleeping under a bridge, you probably will! You may be stuck on the bad news that you need at least $600,000 in your fund to give … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust to Living in a New Country
Moving overseas can bring on all kinds of apprehensive feelings, even for the most experienced travellers. For kids, this transition can be even harder, as whole environment changes from home life, to … [Read more...]
How do you know if you’re an emotional spender?
Emotional spending is like emotional eating: it just isn't good for your health. Emotional spending, or spending beyond your means, can end up making you feel worthless. Which makes a lot of sense … [Read more...]
7 Things Women Look For In a New Home
A woman’s impact on the design of her new home is greater today than ever before. 90% of the time, it is the woman who makes the final decision on the purchase of the new family home. She knows what … [Read more...]
What to look for when choosing a removalist
A professional, efficient removalist can make moving day a snap. Get the right moving team in place with the following tips. Source numerous quotes Start by contacting a number of reputable … [Read more...]
The MS Readthon isn’t just for Kids anymore
No matter what your age you can take part in the MS Readathon. This year, teenagers, adults and seniors are being encouraged to join primary school children, in discovering the joys of reading while … [Read more...]
Geena Davis partners with UN for Global Gender in Film research study
Earlier this week UN Women announced it will partner with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media on a global study to analyse the depiction and representation of female characters in family … [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...]
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...]
Delta Goodrem Releases New Single ‘Heart Hypnotic’
Delta Goodrem's new single ‘HEART HYPNOTIC’ is out today in digital format. Delta will perform 'Heart Hypnotic' for TV audiences on tonight's grand final episode of The Voice. OneRepublic front man … [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...]
New Resource for Parents to combat Underage Drinking and Drug Use
The Australian Drug Foundation has launched a new online resource today to help parents to have ‘The Other Talk’ with their children about alcohol and other drugs. Research shows that one in five 16 … [Read more...]
Oxfam increasing the pressure on Aussie Retailers to sign Bangladesh Accord
Since the death of more than a thousand garment workers in Dhaka, Aussie retailers have been under increasing pressure to sign the Bangladesh Accord to ensure the safety of workers in their supplier … [Read more...]
Why you shouldn’t sign a Debt Agreement
A recent report from the Consumer Action Law Centre, Fresh Start or False Hope, expressed concern at the number of businesses that emphasise the benefits of debt agreements, while understating the … [Read more...]
Three Million Australians excluded from basic financial services
Research released today by the National Australia Bank (NAB) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) shows that more than three million Australians don’t have access to a basic transaction account, a … [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...]
National Archives of Australia Goes Digital
The National Archives of Australia has created its own SODA stream (Stream of Digital Archives) to alert people to recently digitised records from its collection of more than 50 million items. The … [Read more...]
A Helping Hand with Hardship from Australian Banks
Steven Münchenberg, CEO, Australian Bankers’ Association, talks about the banking industry's financial hardship package to help bank customers who are experiencing temporary financial … [Read more...]
Is it wise to Buy Property with Family and Friends?
If you don’t have a large deposit, buying with family or friends could be an attractive option to tackle the cost of home ownership and help you get into the property market. Co-ownership allows you … [Read more...]
Women ‘Stressed Out’ about Money and its affecting our health
With the cost of living rising to unprecedented levels and our two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, appearing in the top five most expensive cities to live in the world, is it any wonder … [Read more...]
From Bombs and Bullets to Australia’s Mother of the Year 2013
Bosnia War survivor and small business owner, Hasiba Cesko from South Australia, has been named Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year 2013. Hasiba Cesko has led a remarkable life. Born in Bosnia, … [Read more...]
The 100+ Club: living proof you’re never too old to chase a dream
The award-winning documentary The 100+ Club is having an encore screening on ABC1 TV on Saturday, 18 May at 12:30pm. This 30-minute film follows three sprightly Aussie centenarians who are living … [Read more...]
Fake a Fresh Face
By Stephanie Daga for The Style Glossy Whether you stayed up partying at the new bar across the street or had left a project undone until the night before its deadline, a late night is bound to … [Read more...]
How You Can Best Protect Your Child Against Cyberbullies
Those of us who are parents or carers know that we will do just about anything to ensure the good health and wellbeing of our children. We want the best for our kids and for them to have more … [Read more...]
Making it Last: the dynamics of Long-term Relationships
Relationships take a lot of work. For long-term success, two people with different values, ethics, lifestyles and goals in life must see eye-to-eye on major life decisions – or at least reach a … [Read more...]
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