For centuries we’ve told stories. Now the technology of the web has become everyday, we’re telling them in hundreds of different ways while digital media companies like Yahoo!7 spread the word. Kath … [Read more...]
Archives for 2011
Women take home the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 has been awarded to three remarkable individuals in a symbolic gesture that will raise the profile of women at work in the peace-building process around the world. Ellen … [Read more...]
The Sound of Silence: Speaking Out About Miscarriage
The loss of a child is arguably the most crushing form of loss for any human being … least of all the mother who remains central to the life force of each child she bears. Losing a child through … [Read more...]
10,000 Hours Isn’t Always Enough by Kerri Sackville
According to Malcolm Gladwell, a writer and philosopher, the key to success is 10,000 hours – you become a master at a skill once you’ve practiced it for 10,000 hours. According to that theory, I … [Read more...]
Australian Orangutan Project free Kevin and Bobby
Two orphaned orangutans, once kept as household ‘pets’, will soon live free in a Borneo nature reserve thanks to the Australian Orangutan Project. Kevin (aged about 7) and Bobby (5) almost certainly … [Read more...]
Book Review: The 3rd Victim by Sydney Bauer
[rating: 4] No one likes it when terrible things happen to children. As a reader it just makes you squirm. You’ll squirm even more when you find out that Sienna Walker is accused of killing her own … [Read more...]
Book Review: An Outback Life by Mary Groves
[rating: 3.5] To peruse the story of Mary Groves’ life is to step onto a rollicking rollercoaster which moves so fast you can barely catch your breath. The ripping yarns come thick and fast throughout … [Read more...]
Book Review: Watch Out for Me by Sylvia Johnson
[rating: 3] Sylvia Johnson’s 2011 novel Watch Out For Me, is a dramatic story beginning in Australia in 1967 and continuing through to the present. It follows the story of two sisters, their older … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Jumping Juicy Jelly Monsters by Ken Williams
Evan brushed his teeth, tucked Teddy under his arm and strode through the kitchen to say goodnight to Mum. Unfortunately, crouched on the edge of the lolly cupboard was a delicious red Juicy Jelly … [Read more...]
What Are QR Codes and How Do You Use Them?
You’ve probably seen QR codes around. QR Codes are Quick Response codes or two-dimensional codes that feature black modules on a white background and arranged in a square pattern. They are small bar … [Read more...]
5 Key Ways to Engage your Facebook Business Page Fans
We’ve all heard that if you are in business, you need to have a Facebook Business page or Fan page. Now that you’ve gone ahead and built your Facebook fan page, what’s the next step? If you build it … [Read more...]
Di Gribble loses battle with breast cancer
Women in business, especially those working in the Australian arts community, have been shocked to learn that one of the industry's leading female entrepreneurs has lost her battle with breast … [Read more...]
7 Cool Strategies for Maximising LinkedIn
There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is a top networking site for business professionals with more than 80 million members. From Fortune 500 company executives to small business owners, people the world … [Read more...]
Book Review: Heiress in Love – A Ministry of Marriage Novel by Christina Brooke
[rating: 4.5] We’re not stupid, readers know there is a structure to most romances. Specifically Historical Romance. They usually involve a few raunchy scenes, a splash of mystery, a dilemma which … [Read more...]
Medical professional in hot water over ‘selfish’ comments about women
Women in business are often highly regarded for their ability to multitask, however when it comes to work-life balance it can be difficult to find the right mix. Further complicating matters is the … [Read more...]
Book Review: Dolci di Love by Sarah-Kate Lynch
[rating: 3.5] For logistics expert Lily Turner life is about getting from A to B, and the less meddling within the supply chain the better. After all, her only effort to do so has been an abject … [Read more...]
A Room Of My Own by Kerri Sackville
Since I moved in with my husband, I have longed to have a Room Of My Own. Other people long for fancy cars, or pieces of jewellery, or a home in Paris; I just yearned for an office space with four … [Read more...]
Tax Forum opens with address from Heather Ridout
Australian business women have led the debate at the 2011 Tax forum after the two-day seminar was officially opened by Julia Gillard (October 4). The prime minister used her address to the business … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories for Children: Which Wicked Witch? by Kate Willson
Wearing horrible hats and warts on their noses, Melody, Jake and Veronica fidget as they wait for twilight to turn into night. They are ready to go, with broomsticks and wands in one hand, … [Read more...]
Book Review: Discover the Gift by Shajen Joy Aziz and Demian Lichtenstein
[rating: 4] What’s your gift? No, I’m not talking about the trinket you recently received for a birthday or festive celebration. I’m talking about your gift to the world. The one you can use to help … [Read more...]
Book Review: Horoscopes 2012 by Milton Black
[rating: 4] There’s something to be said about ‘creating your own life’ – about reality stemming from that which you believe. Such is the hidden and relatively untapped power of the mind. Soothsayers … [Read more...]
CEDA report highlights female leadership in Australia
Research published this month by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has indicated that Australia is "falling behind" when it comes to female leadership. CEDA asserts … [Read more...]
Cookbook Review: Blood Sugar by Michael Moore
[rating: 4.5] Hello. My name is Tania and I'm a sugarholic. So are you (more than likely). In fact, sugar-addiction is so rife, we're in danger of crystallising. Sure, we're cottoning onto the fact … [Read more...]
Landmark decision allows Australian women on the frontline
Restrictions on females in combat roles will be lifted, according to an announcement by the Department of Defence, which vowed to eliminate the "last" of the sex discrimination for frontline … [Read more...]
Leading Business Women tell Tax Summit ‘What Women Want’
Leading business women and academics have identified childcare as the single biggest and most directly related cost to earning income that should be eligible for a tax rebate. Childcare for many … [Read more...]
New research to mark World Vegetarian Day on 1st October highlights a real appetite for change
Nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of vegetarians expect to go hungry at meat-dominated Aussie barbecues this summer, according to new research released today to mark World Vegetarian Day on October … [Read more...]
Female entrepreneurs ‘urged to speak out’ in new Australian project
More than 700,000 female entrepreneurs across Australia are being urged to contribute to a new research project, which is thought to be the country's first comprehensive study into women in … [Read more...]
PCOS guidelines ‘groundbreaking’ for Australian women’s health
New women's health guidelines that will result in better diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have been announced by Nicola Roxon. Launching the Jean Hailes for Women's … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Shelly Beach Writers’ Group by June Loves
[rating: 4] This lovely book crept up on me. I was initially worried it would be what US publishers call a ‘cosy’ — a warm and fuzzy story without much real tension. And, in fact, it has many ‘cosy’ … [Read more...]
Women with breast cancer risk ‘are inconsistent’ with health management
Women who have a strong family history of breast cancer - but no genetic link for the disease - may not be accessing the services they need to safeguard their health. This finding was the result of a … [Read more...]
Nanny culture ‘would support’ women in business
One of Australia's most prominent women in business has suggested that the country needs to embrace a "nanny culture" to encourage women to participate more fully in corporate … [Read more...]
The Conversation by Kerri Sackville
It’s nine pm on a Tuesday evening and I am absolutely shattered after a long, hard day. I’ve only just got the eldest of my three kids to bed, I still have school lunches to make, and all I can think … [Read more...]
Book Review: Laugh With Health by Manfred Urs Koch
[rating: 4.5] Loving the title of this book - firstly because it, well - makes me smile. But also because it infers holistic health. The clutch of vibrant fruit and veg on the cover also helps – but … [Read more...]
Social media a “gold rush” for businesses
Women in business who are keen to get the word out about their company may wish to consider turning to online channels - including social networks - rather than traditional marketing techniques. Tim … [Read more...]
Wage gap ‘not affected’ by economic growth
Women living in both developed and developing nations face largely similar challenges when it comes to gender equality in the workplace, new research from the World Bank has shown. The World … [Read more...]
Book Review: Searching for Women Who Drink Whiskey by Miranda Kennedy
[rating: 4] I was captivated by Miranda Kennedy’s account of her time in India, her experiences as a “feringhee”- a foreigner, and more significantly, as a woman on her own, living the life of a local … [Read more...]
Top Female Cop Nominated for Telstra Business Women’s Awards
Deputy Commissioner for Corporate Services in the New South Wales Police Force, Catherine Burn, has been nominated for the 2011 Telstra Business Women’s Awards for increasing customer relations within … [Read more...]
Bedtime Stories: Downloadable Tales for Children
DUE TO UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES, BEDTIME STORIES HAS BEEN RELUCTANTLY DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, HOWEVER, MARCH STORIES WILL STILL BE PUBLISHED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. PLEASE DO KEEP … [Read more...]
MasterChef Guilt by Kerri Sackville
"Mum," says my 12 year old son, "I want something like ice cream, but not ice cream. Using banana as the key ingredient. Surprise me." And for the umpteenth time, I silently curse Masterchef, which … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurial Sisters start up business to help pay grocery bills
Lisa O’ Keefe and Stacey Clayton (pictured) started Koolaman Designs (www.koolamandesigns.com.au), a personalised jewellery line, four years ago to help pay for the grocery bills. But winning the … [Read more...]