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...]
Calls for Tougher controls on alcohol advertising
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has endorsed a call by the New South Wales Health Minister for tougher restrictions on alcohol advertising. In a statement released to the media, the Chair … [Read more...]
National registration of health professionals doesn’t deliver an independent and transparent complaints process
Consumer and advocacy groups warn that the proposed model for handling complaints about nationally-registered health professionals will be a backwards step for consumer protection. While the Public … [Read more...]
On Average One Child a Month in Australia Dies In A Home Driveway
Kidsafe Victoria today issued a RED ALERT to parents and visitors to homes where toddlers and young babies are present following another serious driveway incident in Melbourne. A toddler has suffered … [Read more...]
A Good Work Life Balance Still Elludes Women in Australia
The struggle to create a balance between work and personal life is not a new one, yet in 2008 the toll it’s taking on Australian women is now considered extreme – with 88% of women feeling that work … [Read more...]
New Campaign to Boost Employer Uptake of People with Disability
JobAccess, administered by WorkFocus Australia on behalf of the Australian Government, today launched a campaign to lift awareness among Australian businesses of the advantages and financial … [Read more...]
Holiday activities that won’t stretch the budget
Parents already facing credit card debts from the traditional gift-giving season and dreading back-to-school costs are also facing the long summer holidays, which can be an expensive time. Just two … [Read more...]
Finalists in the 2008 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year
Telstra CEO, Mr Sol Trujillo, and Group Managing Director of Telstra Product Management and Telstra Business Women’s Awards Ambassador, Ms Holly Kramer, will present one exceptional business woman … [Read more...]
How Australia played its part in Darwin’s theory of evolution
On January 12 1836, Charles Darwin stood about the deck of the tiny brig HMS Beagle as it made its way into Sydney Cove. The observations he was to make during his journey around the young Australian … [Read more...]
Stamp duty bills on home purchases soar 59% in five years
Runaway stamp duty bills on residential property are hindering Australian home owners’ ability to enter the housing market, the Bankwest Residential Stamp Duty report has revealed. The research found … [Read more...]
Aged care workers set to leave the industry en masse due to stress
Almost a third of registered aged care nurses are considering quitting in the next year because of job stress, says a new University of Melbourne study. The study, conducted by the Centre for Human … [Read more...]
Landmark Federal Court Action Against iiNet for Illegal Downloads
Landmark Federal Court legal action by movie producers against Australia’s third-largest internet service provider, iiNET, has highlighted the problems of unlawful downloads and unauthorised file … [Read more...]
Christmas Dangers for Pets
RSPCA NSW is urging the public to take extra care of their pets over the Christmas and New Year period. From the warmer weather to the Christmas festivities, the silly season is full of potential pet … [Read more...]
Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Woods – a true Australian love story
In the township of Penola, South Australia, the historical story of Mary MacKillop and Father Julian Woods is told through stunning photography, artifacts, memoirs and installations within the walls … [Read more...]
Freedom in Your Own Skin
Over 30, still renting and don’t own a property? Can’t get to the gym due to relentless work commitments? Wish you’d travelled more but lacking in confidence? New research from Schick reveals these … [Read more...]
Bone marrow ‘cures HIV patient’
Doctors in Germany say a patient appears to have been cured of HIV by a bone marrow transplant from a donor who had a genetic resistance to the virus. … [Read more...]
What Public Relations can realistically do for your business
When most people think of public relations, they think of free publicity generated by a cleverly worded media release. But having worked as a journalist for six years in Sydney, Hong Kong and London, … [Read more...]
Savings Tips for Hardened Spenders
We all complain about how hard it is to save. Like all habits, the spending habit is a tough one to kick, especially for the hardened spenders amongst us. The good news is that high interest savings … [Read more...]
Australian research has proven that chewing gum reduces anxiety and stress levels
Australians are more stressed than ever before but new research suggests that there is a simpler solution to help us stress less. A first-ever study from Swinburne University in Melbourne found that … [Read more...]
Classical Feng Shui Services for Home and Business
Classical Feng Shui services to commercial and residential properties. Date Selection for renovating, ground breaking, signing contracts etc.Looking to build or purchase a land consider using Feng … [Read more...]
Maternity, Nursing, Baby and Children’s Wear
Affordable baby, children's AND maternity wear from great quality brands! Bump, Baby & Beyond offers end of season prices - all year round. We search out the best bargains from quality … [Read more...]
Young women talk arthritis through new website and information service
Young women talk arthritis through new website and information service A new website (www.ywasg.com) and information service will link young women with arthritis, giving them access to information, … [Read more...]
Call for public health awareness of the resurgence of mumps in adults
Mumps has generally been regarded as an uncommon and mild self-limiting illness of early childhood. However, a new study¹ has shown that there has been a resurgence of the highly infectious disease, … [Read more...]
Being unique has its advantages: new study finds ‘rareness’ is the key
As the saying goes- blondes have more fun, but in the world of insects it may actually be the rare ‘redheads' that have the last laugh....at least in terms of evolution. A new study at the University … [Read more...]
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