Most of us can relate to putting off cleaning up that pile of junk, delaying the bills, or trying to find the time for filing paperwork. According to psychologists and authors of Defenders of the … [Read more...]
Avon Commits Over $1.75 Million for New Partnerships to End Violence Against Women
One in three women worldwide experience violence in their lifetime, and in the U.S., a woman is assaulted every nine seconds2. Around the world, services for victims are often vastly underfunded or … [Read more...]
ABC rolls out plans for Digital Radio
ABC Radio is on track to be on air with digital radio by July 2009, it was confirmed today. While the radio industry slated an earlier launch date of May 1 late last year for the five metropolitan … [Read more...]
Starting an Online Business for Dummies: the new guide to setting up and promoting a business online
Completely up-to-date for Australian and New Zealand readers, Starting an Online Business For Dummies provides support and expert advice needed to build an online empire — whether starting out from … [Read more...]
Participate in the consumer fraud survey and help fight scams
As part of National Consumer Fraud Awareness Week, the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is conducting an online public survey to assist in the fight against personal fraud. The Australasian … [Read more...]
ATM direct charging starts on 3 March 2009
The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) says customers need to be prepared for this week’s ATM direct charging reforms which are required by the Reserve Bank. From 3 March 2009, there will be a … [Read more...]
Volunteers find rubbish polluting environment that is mostly recyclable
Clean Up Australia Day volunteers yesterday found that a significant amount of the estimated 8300 tonnes of rubbish removed from beaches, waterways, parks and bushland across Australia could have been … [Read more...]
Sir Richard Branson Arrives in LA on the Inaugural Flight of V Australia
Sir Richard Branson has arrived in Los Angeles on the inaugural flight of Virgin’s newest airline V Australia. From Friday, V Australia begins its non-stop Sydney to LA flights three times a week. It … [Read more...]
No Smoking Day Challenges Millions to Kick the Habit
No Smoking Day is 11th March 2009. Patches, gum, microtabs, lozenges, inhalers, nasal sprays and even hypnosis. There are loads of ways to help you quit smoking - but do any of them really work any … [Read more...]
Aussie Kids Pop Vitamins For Nutrition
Are Australian children relying on dietary supplements to complete their nutritional intake? That’s just one of the questions raised by a new report out today which reveals insights into the state of … [Read more...]
Year of the Blood Donor 2009
The Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon MP, will today formally announce 2009 the Year of the Blood Donor. An anticipated doubling of demand for blood and blood products within 10 years has led the … [Read more...]
Launch of Governent funded website for parents raising kids with autism spectrum
The Federal Government and the Raising Children Network will today launch the national website for parents of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – … [Read more...]
Launch of an Innovative Recruitment Solution for Business Owners
MYOB wants to empower business owners to succeed by tackling an important issue facing the Australian employer, cost effective recruitment. With the launch of StaffSearcher.com.au MYOB says it will … [Read more...]
Learn How To Create The Perfect Pancake With Help From Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery
The Pudding Master Class Continues, This Time With A Pancake-Day Special. Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help is here in the form of Celebrity … [Read more...]
Sir Richard Branson Goes Around the World in 8 Days to Find His Ultimate ‘Look-a-like’
Sir Richard Branson has launched a global competition to find the best Richard ‘look-a-like’, as part of Virgin Atlantic’s 25th birthday celebrations this year. The quest to find a carbon copy of Sir … [Read more...]
It Keeps Me Sane – What Craftmaking Means to Women
Victoria University researchers have explored why busy, contemporary women pursue home-based craft-making as part of a unique project, ‘The Everyday Creativity of Women Craftmakers’. Dr Enza Gandolfo … [Read more...]
Take part in the official International Women’s Day Expo in Perth
Here’s a chance to be part of the official International Women’s Day host celebrations at Central TAFE, East Perth. In an unprecedented move, the Office of Women’s Policy is gathering expressions of … [Read more...]
Natalie Imbruglia Visits Romania for WSPA
Romania is home to some of Europe's most neglected bears, held captive in appalling conditions for the sake of tourist entertainment. Singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia (pictured) travelled to … [Read more...]
Marriage and Relationships in 21st Century Australia
Social researcher Mark McCrindle gives a statistical analysis of Australian marriage and relationships in the new millennium. MARRIAGES ARE UP The number of marriages registered in 2007 (116,322) was … [Read more...]
Women in the Workforce Link Cosmetic Surgery to Success
Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical procedures to give them a … [Read more...]
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
Given the devastation caused by the bushfires in Victoria that commenced on 29 January 2009 and may continue into March 2009, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been … [Read more...]
Top MySpace Cyber Bullying Safety Tips
MySpace Australia has launched new cyber bullying safety tips and announced a partnership with Girlfriend Magazine and Boost Mobile to promote a new online ‘Code of Conduct: ‘Untag, Block, Delete’’ to … [Read more...]
New hope through rehab given to people with spinal cord injuries
People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) could soon enjoy a better quality of life following the announcement of a study into minimising impairments due to SCI by promoting neural recovery through … [Read more...]
Parents and teachers warned of back-to-school asthma spike
The Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, has urged parents and teachers of children with asthma to ensure they have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan as students begin a … [Read more...]
Nominations are now open for World Environment Day Awards
Nominations for the 10th Anniversary United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2009 are now open nationally. Projects from businesses, local governments, community … [Read more...]
New Australian study: ovarian cancer not a silent killer
Ovarian cancer has often been referred to as a ‘silent killer’, but new preliminary findings from an Australian study show the disease is in fact not silent – these latest data show most women (83 per … [Read more...]
Motown celebrates its 50th Anniversary
No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture. With more than 180 No. 1 hit songs worldwide and counting, that … [Read more...]
Competition is launched to find closet collectors to star in a new film
Angela Rippon and Michael Vaughan Reveal their Quirky Collections as Norwich launches a search for closet collectors to come forwards and star in a new film. The UK’s largest insurer is seeking … [Read more...]
Free legal resource on domestic violence at your local library
The State Library of NSW has just released the latest edition of its popular plain-English legal resource magazine, Hot Topics, available now at all NSW public libraries. People living interstate can … [Read more...]
Childhood obesity and abuse
When does severe childhood obesity become a child protection issue? This is just one of the ethical, medical and legal questions confronting doctors as they deal with increasing rates of childhood … [Read more...]
Australians look to upskill for job security in economic downturn
More than half of Australians (54%) are worried about their job security in 2009, with more than one in three planning to further their skills and qualifications to make themselves more … [Read more...]
Melbourne’s Chinatown Set to Celebrate Year of the Ox
The 2009 Chinese New Year Community Festival in Melbourne’s Chinatown will farewell the year of the rat and welcome the year of the ox this Sunday 1 February. More than 80,000 people of all cultures … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Festival Twilight Parade to light up Sydney
The first ever Chinese New Year Twilight Parade will light up the city this Sunday 1 February 2009. “Starting at dusk, Sydney’s streets will host a stunning night time parade with a procession of … [Read more...]
Ground Breaking Report Measures Cost of Conflict in the Middle East
The opportunity cost of conflicts in the Middle East since 1991 is 12 trillion dollars, says a new research report on the Cost of Conflict in the Middle East by Strategic Foresight Group, a leading … [Read more...]
Professor Michael Dodson named Australian of the Year 2009
Indigenous leader Professor Mick Dodson AM (pictured) has been named Australian of the Year 2009. Dodson was presented with the prestigious award by the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, at a ceremony on … [Read more...]
Australian of the Year finalists for 2009
State and Territory award announcements are now complete and recipients are listed below. These recipients are now finalists in the national awards. Recipients of Australian of the Year 2009, Senior … [Read more...]
Outgoing Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan
Outgoing Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan has called on the Federal Government to be more flexible with drought assistance programs to prevent Australian farming families falling through the … [Read more...]
Stars Gather At Special Event In Geneva
Ronan Keating Talks & Kevin Spacey Sings! Some of the world’s top sporting and entertainment stars came together at a special event which was one of the highlights of the 19th International Fair of … [Read more...]
Costa Book Awards Category Winners Announced
The Costa Book Awards 2008 Category Winning Authors Announced In The Novel, First Novel, Biography, Poetry And Children’s Categories. Originally established in 1971 by Whitbread Plc, Costa … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery Imparts Some Pudding Wisdom
The Celebrity Chef continues this series with the new instalment of pudcasts - a Three Pudding Special! Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help … [Read more...]
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