This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Women, Management and Work Conference, an event where leaders from industry, government, universities and unions share their expertise, knowledge and … [Read more...]
Strategies for Increasing the Representation of Women in Male-dominated Industries
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a toolkit to assist businesses and other organisations to implement strategies to increase the representation of women in non-traditional roles in … [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...]
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...]
New CEO of Parkinson’s Victoria will Focus on Improved Quality of Life
New CEO of Parkinson’s Victoria, Emma Collin (pictured), says her focus will be on delivering improved quality of life for the 27,000 Victorians living with Parkinson’s and their families. The Board … [Read more...]
Increased Risk of UTIs in Uncircumcised Males
According to new research by Professor Brian Morris in the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Sydney and neonatologist Dr Tom Wiswell in the USA, over the lifetime 1 in 3 uncircumcised … [Read more...]
World’s first Bionic Eye being developed in Australia
Up to 85% of people who are clinically blind could benefit from the world's first Bionic Eye, currently being developed in Australia by Monash Vision Group (MVG). The prototype for MVG's direct to … [Read more...]
Employers are failing Australia’s Older Female Workforce
New research released last month by the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) found that although women over 45 represent a sizeable and growing segment of Australia's labour force, employers are failing … [Read more...]
Meet Australia’s Women of Wine
Wine lovers in Sydney were introduced to them at Aussie Wine Month celebrations in April. Headlining the Women in Wine event at Circular Quay were four of Australia’s most recognised female … [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...]
New Book Reveals Secrets Behind the Rise and Fall of Iconic Brands
What do Netscape, HMV, Kodak, Borders and SAAB have in common? Surprisingly, a lot. They have each struggled to cope with change and as result, have lost the battle for relevance. The latest book by … [Read more...]
Apple announces launch of iTunes Radio
Apple today announced the introduction of iTunes Radio, a free Internet radio service featuring over 200 stations and a catalogue of music from the iTunes Store. When you tune into iTunes Radio on … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Aussie Mum’s Amazing 100kg Weight Loss
37 year old Shari Ware is half the woman she use to be after losing a staggering 100kgs. “I feel like Superwoman!” said Shari Ware, after losing the weight. Shari now believes she can do anything … [Read more...]
One Woman’s Journey from Heart Surgery to World Champion
Seven years ago Michelle Nazaroff underwent life saving open heart surgery. During her recovery she achieved extraordinary results in her body, mind and spirit. Today, Michelle's passion is to … [Read more...]
Things to tell your daughter or ask your mother about women’s health
As a woman, knowing some key things about your mother’s life journey can give you an idea of what to expect and what to keep an eye on. Some important questions to ask her are: “When did your periods … [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...]
Motherhood makes women better at work
Gillian Franklin, the Managing Director of Australia's largest cosmetic company, The Heat Group, says when making hiring decisions, businesses should consider the highly developed skill sets of … [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...]
Tontine launches new pillow for Asthma Sufferers
Australian pillow manufacturer Tontine has developed a new pillow for asthma sufferers. According to the manufacturer, the Tontine Sleep Angel™ pillow has a filter which prevents bugs and allergens … [Read more...]
Scientists one step closer to solving the mystery of genetic obesity
The mystery of why some people get fat eating high-fat foods while others can stay skinny on a diet of burgers and chips is closer to being solved. Research led by the University of Sydney in … [Read more...]
3 Simple Low Calorie Recipes for Entertaining at Home
With these three simple recipes created by Five Star Personal Trainers, having a few friends over for dinner means you and your guests won't to spend hours in the gym the next day to work off … [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...]
UNITE in White for Ovarian Cancer on White Shirt Day
On Wednesday May 1st the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) and Australian fashion label Witchery want to fill the steps of the Sydney Opera House with people wearing white shirts for National … [Read more...]
Know your numbers, Manage your risk for Heart Disease
Here are some scary numbers: Heart disease caused the deaths of 9,780 women in this country in 2011; 90% of Australian women have at lease one risk factor; and 50% have two or more risk factors for … [Read more...]
Invisible Women of Prehistory
Spinifex Press has released a revolutionary book that challenges our preconceptions about the past. Invisible Women Of Prehistory by Judy Foster and Marlene Derlet, argues that three million years of … [Read more...]
Mumpreneur helping women to lose baby weight the healthy way
The career of Aussie mumpreneur Rhian Allen could be a blue-print for how to build a successful online business. After falling pregnant with her first child and completing a nutrition course, former … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for Business Planning
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au The Small Business Support Line has put together their tips for business planning success. Here are their top 10 tips: 1. Is this a great … [Read more...]
Thousands of Women cross Syrian border on International Women’s Day
Bushra became the one millionth registered refugee from the Syrian civil war this week. Photo: UNHCR/March 2013[/caption]Thousands of women will cross the borders of Syria on International Women's … [Read more...]
Employers must look beyond working mums to achieve gender equity
New research commissioned from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) challenges the picture our society has of working women. Social researcher Suzi Skinner calls it 'Invisible Women Syndrome'. … [Read more...]
What Working Women Want in 2013
On the eve of International Women's Day 2013, working women in Australia want more flexibility in the workplace and greater representation of women in senior management. The majority of Australian … [Read more...]
You can help Cancer Survivors by supporting Lymphoedema Awareness Month
Lymphoedema causes swelling of a limb or other region of the body and in extreme cases, patients loose limbs, fingers and toes. Lymphoedema is a debilitating, life long, incurable condition which … [Read more...]
Australian Business Women headed to Silicon Valley
The Commonwealth Bank is taking ten women entrepreneurs from Australia to Silicon Valley as part of a study tour of the undisputed tech capital of the world. Departing Australia on May 2013, the 5 … [Read more...]
Women over 45 are undervalued and underutilised in the workplace
The Diversity Council Australia (DCA) says more work is urgently needed to address the critical underutilisation of female mature-age talent in the workplace. Mature-age women earn only two thirds of … [Read more...]
Women turned off by images of celebrities and models in advertising
Advertisers who put images of female celebrities and models next to their products risk scorn rather than shopping, according to new research from the United Kingdom. A new study from the University … [Read more...]
300 Ways for Women to Save Money
If you're wondering why a comprehensive list of ways for 'women' to save money is really necessary, consider this: average income for women is 18% lower and we retire with 40% less superannuation than … [Read more...]
Become a Super Woman with Money
Research shows that in Australia women retire with 40% less super than men. The reasons for this include the gender pay gap, which currently stands at 18%, and the time taken out of the workforce by … [Read more...]
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