Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, is warning anyone planning to hold a New Year's Eve function which will see a crowd of people occupying their … [Read more...]
Brad Pitt scores his biggest ever opening day in Australia with The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
On its first day of release in Australia, ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ has opened to a very impressive opening day figure of $1,177,000 for boxing day 2008. Directed by David Fincher, … [Read more...]
Post Christmas Green-up
As Australians turn their attention to the post Christmas clean-up, Planet Ark is encouraging people to watch their waste and recycle right this festive season. Along with recycling greeting cards … [Read more...]
Petrol prices expected to rise over the Christmas period
NRMA Motoring & Services President Wendy Machin today urged motorists to fill up their tanks before an expected spike in prices on Christmas Day. The average price of unleaded petrol in Sydney … [Read more...]
Pauline Talty’s Last-Ditch Christmas Eve Appeal to Kevin Rudd: Save My Life!
Time is of the essence for Sydney woman Pauline Talty. Pauline who suffers from terminal short bowel syndrome has just one hope: urgent small bowel transplant surgery in the US. After the Australian … [Read more...]
Food waste costs us hundreds of millions of dollars
In the lead up to Christmas Australians will waste hundreds of millions of dollars on food that we buy but don’t eat. A leading environmentalist today advised Australians to save money and the … [Read more...]
2008 Sydney New Year’s Eve Photo Competition
Sydneysiders and visitors could win amazing prizes in a new photo competition featuring 2008 Sydney New Year’s Eve. “There are so many wonderful photos taken each Sydney New Year’s Eve and this … [Read more...]
Summer holidays water saving tips from Jane Edmanson
National gardening identity Jane Edmanson, from ABC TV’s Gardening Australia, says water savings can be made in the garden and around the home. “You would be surprised at how many thousands of litres … [Read more...]
Release of The Road Home – a National Approach to Ending Homelessness
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd today unveiled the federal government's plans to halve homelessness in Australia by 2020. The white paper, The Road Home – a National Approach to Ending Homelessness, was … [Read more...]
Consumer Level Recall of Nyal Herbal Cold and Flu Products
Two herbal cold and flu medicines have been voluntarily recalled from the Australian market following reports of a number of allergic and anaphylactic reactions. Following consultation with the … [Read more...]
The 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians for 2008
From a 20 year-old to an 80 year-old, a diverse group of Australians from across the nation were last night named as the year’s 25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians at the second annual … [Read more...]
Macadamia and Lemon Cookies
Macadamias compliment both sweet and savoury recipes making them an ideal ingredient for cooking. Macadamias have additional health and nutrition benefits including the highest amount of beneficial … [Read more...]
Lamb with Macadamia and Semi Dried Tomato Pesto
Unique to Australia, macadamias are the only indigenous plant commercially farmed for food in Australia - and the only native Australian plant to become an international food. It is believed that … [Read more...]
World-wide search to name the New 7 Wonders of Nature
A world-wide search to name the New 7 Wonders of Nature has commenced, and Tourism Australia is calling on everyone to vote for an Australian natural landmark at www.new7wonders.com by December 31 … [Read more...]
Plus Size fashion retailer City Chic opens in Sydney
Australia’s leading high end plus size fashion retailer brings hot new fashions to Westfield and other shopping centres across Sydney. In the last 12 months City Chic has been involved with modelling … [Read more...]
Limit on Free Parking at Shopping Centres is Warranted says NRA
The National Retail Association says limits on free parking at the national's major shopping centres over the busy Christmas period is warranted. The National Retail Association (NRA) Australia’s … [Read more...]
Great ideas for a deliciously healthy Christmas Day
Christmas Day is just around the corner, so the Heart Foundation has a few simple tips to help you enjoy the festivities. “This is a time of year when people often worry about over-indulging, … [Read more...]
Children reminded last chance to write to Santa
Australia Post is reminding children to remember to address their letters to Santa to the following address: Santa North Pole 9999 A return address must also be included so that the Australia Post … [Read more...]
Smile at a hard-working shop assistant this Christmas
The union representing retail workers is calling on customers to extend the goodwill of the Festive Season to shop assistants coping with the frenetic pace of last-minute Christmas shopping. The Shop … [Read more...]
Govt deserves support in efforts to clean up the Internet
Australia risked being left behind on internet safety if the community failed to back the federal government’s plan for Internet Service Provider (ISP) filtering, a Catholic Bishop said today. The … [Read more...]
Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Drug Trials
An international clinical trial has established that in postmenopausal women with early breast cancer, the drug letrozole offers better post-surgery protection against breast cancer recurrence than … [Read more...]
Charity overwhelmed by Sydney’s generosity after hamper theft
ANGLICARE Sydney and the Break the Cycle ministry have been overwhelmed by the generosity of Sydneysiders after hampers for families in need were stolen from Glenquarie Anglican Church on … [Read more...]
Save Money and Kilos this Christmas
Choosing the right foods can help keep a lid on the family budget and prevent excess weight gain this festive season, according to the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). DAA spokesperson … [Read more...]
Life saving ‘tips for rips’ this summer
In light of the recent drowning tragedy at Mollymook, Surf Life Saving has issued some timely advice on ‘how avoid’ and ‘what to do’ if caught in a rip and remind all beachgoers to only swim at … [Read more...]
Watch a class of Guide Dog puppies grow: Give a Pup with Promise this Christmas
In with the spirit of giving this Christmas; people can choose a gift that helps change the life of a person with impaired vision; by sponsoring a class of gorgeous Guide Dog puppies through the Pups … [Read more...]
Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital honours 70 years of giving birth
The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation has been putting out the call for all women who have given birth at the Hospital to register for inclusion on a special Honour Board which … [Read more...]
Australian Customs says don’t let your gift become a statistic
People who intend to buy goods from overseas via the internet or while travelling, need to be aware of Customs import regulations to ensure their gifts make it under the tree this Christmas. As the … [Read more...]
Australia’s First Pet Exhibition Opens in Sydney
They say never work with children or animals, but a new exhibition opening at the Museum of Sydney tomorrow 13 December ignores that advice, capturing our love of dogs, cats and all creatures great … [Read more...]
Leanne Wesche named Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2008
Leanne Wesche (pictured), Managing Director of Perth-based Pacco Group, has been named the 2008 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year. Leanne established the Pacco Group in 2004. In just four … [Read more...]
It’s Human Rights the movie!…competition
Budding film makers have a chance at $800 in prizes if they come up with the best two-minute short film about human rights. The NSW Charter Group has launched a short film competition, ‘the Human … [Read more...]
Money Magazine’s Best of the Best financial products
Money magazine has published it's 8th annual Best of the Best awards. Making or saving money in 2009 won’t be easy but it won’t be impossible either says Money Magazine, the nation’s leading … [Read more...]
Who’s Who in Australia 2008
Iron-ore billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest and supermodel Miranda Kerr are among the 332 new inclusions in the 2009 edition of Who’s Who in Australia. Containing more than 13,000 biographies, Who’s … [Read more...]
Credit crunch hits cash-strapped homeowners
A comparative study in the UK and Australia shows housing equity withdrawal is not all about homeowners having a good time, but often about drawing on their biggest asset, the roof over their heads, … [Read more...]
Australian Federal Police and Telstra team up to fight hi-tech crime
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra have signed a Joint Cooperation Agreement to enhance their long-standing partnership by increasing ongoing collaboration and assistance in the … [Read more...]
Stephen Conroy welcomes feedback on the Digital Economy Blog
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, announced on Tuesday, 9 December an online consultation on the future of Australia's digital economy. The … [Read more...]
New website for women who want to be more confident with money
New research released by ANZ reveals that talking about money is a taboo for women, with the overwhelming majority of Australian women (98%) saying that their money issues and concerns are off the … [Read more...]
Depression and Breast Cancer Link
More than 50 per cent of breast cancer survivors report they have been affected by depression or anxiety after their breast cancer diagnosis¹. Accordingly, the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) … [Read more...]
Imagine a computer that can read your lips
Imagine speaking silently to a computer and having the words come up on the screen – no more touch-typing. This dream of the future could soon become reality thanks to RMIT University graduate Wai … [Read more...]
Dramatic drop in the number of smokers in Australia
Fewer than 1 in 5 Australians are lighting up, with new data revealing smoking rates amongst Australian adults have dropped 15 percentage points over the last quarter of a century, from 34 per cent … [Read more...]
Number of new jobs available set to decline
The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of Australian hiring trends released today reveals that the pace of hiring is set to slow further in the first quarter of 2009. The Manpower survey interviews … [Read more...]
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