Patients going into hospital should be vigilant in ensuring their own safety, an academic will told the National Forum on Safety and Quality in Health Care in Adelaide when today. Director of the … [Read more...]
Authors, Publishers, and Google Reach Landmark Settlement
The Authors Guild, the Association of American Publishers (AAP), and Google announced a groundbreaking settlement agreement on behalf of a broad class of authors and publishers worldwide that would … [Read more...]
Australian Youth Alarmed About Obesity and Depression
A group of teenagers has condemned the proliferation of TV advertising, video games and sedentary lifestyles, naming obesity as the biggest threat to the health of future generations. Francesca Dudas … [Read more...]
ANZ puts profits over people in the Philippines
A report released on Saturday, 25 October by international aid agency Oxfam shows that cyanide-laden spillages from a mine financed by ANZ in the Philippines has devastated communities dependent on … [Read more...]
Airline Passengers told to belt up and listen
Airline passengers are being warned to keep their seatbelts fastened and pay attention to important safety briefings. The warning from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority comes following an incident … [Read more...]
Surviving Breast Cancer
Clytie Williams (pictured with her grandson James) was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Now 53, Clytie has been chosen as a National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) ambassador for the Pink Ribbon … [Read more...]
What does your voice say about you?
When preparing for a job interview or a workplace negotiation, most of us will spend a great deal of time deciding what to wear and thinking about what we will say. But according to Monique … [Read more...]
Five need-to-know facts about breast cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Pink Ribbon Day in particular (27th October), is a great opportunity for everyone to learn the facts about the most common, potentially fatal cancer affecting … [Read more...]
Increases in demand for welfare services as financial crisis hits home
Australia’s worsening financial and housing crisis is impacting on the ability of charities to meet the needs of a growing number of people left homeless, bankrupt and vulnerable according to Wesley … [Read more...]
Australians asked to ‘Measure Up’ in fight to reduce obesity
On 17 October the Rudd Government launched the national Measure Up campaign to tackle obesity. Measure Up will ask Australians to measure their waists as a simple way to check if they are at risk of … [Read more...]
National Kidsafe Day
National Kidsafe Day is a day to focus on the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries. While the number of injury related deaths and hospital admissions for children have reduced by more than … [Read more...]
MySpace Survey find 5% of all HSC students have considered suicide
On the eve of the HSC, as year 12 students around the state prepare to sit their final exams, MySpace.com has released the findings of a survey into HSC students‘ stress levels and societal … [Read more...]
2.5 Million Australians are Carers
Around 2.5 million Australians aged 15 years and over care for someone at home because of a disability or old age, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The … [Read more...]
The Herb of the Month is ‘Dill’
Dill is an ever increasingly popular herb and is an ideal herb for pickling and for use in fish dishes. Dill is also used in sauces for fish and shellfish and is particularly popular in Scandinavian … [Read more...]
Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites Superski Region
The Dolomites Superski region is the largest interconnected ski region in the world boasting 1,200km’s of pristine, ultra-groomed ski runs that will satisfy both hard core skiers and novices … [Read more...]
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Needing a break from the madness of city life - then why not take a walk on the wildside! Bush walking has always been a favourite pass time in Australia, considering we have some of the best climate … [Read more...]
How much is your business partner worth?
It is tax time again, and for some companies this means receiving a healthy tax refund from the Australian Tax Office. A cash injection can be a real boost and there’s always a temptation to go and … [Read more...]
New Mental Health Website for Workers
AUSTRALIAN bosses are ignoring their staff’s mental health, a new survey from Super Friend, a new website set up to support Australian workers, has revealed. Seventy per cent of Australian workers … [Read more...]
Demand for financial counselling soars as cost of living climbs
Victoria’s largest network of financial counsellors has released new statistics showing an alarming surge in demand for services over the past 12 months to help manage debt, access housing and pay for … [Read more...]
Australia’s brain drain biggest on record
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, released a new report today that shows Australia experienced its biggest annual exodus on record with 76 923 people leaving the … [Read more...]
Marriages on the increase
Over 116,000 marriages were registered in Australia during 2007, according to new figures released yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This is the highest number of marriages … [Read more...]
Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In
Negotiating is a way of life for the majority of us. Whether we’re at work, at home or simply going out, we want to participate in the decisions that affect us. Nowadays, hardly anyone gets through … [Read more...]
Community calls for action on pay equity
The majority of Australians believe that the gender pay gap needs to be addressed, according to a new survey released on Friday. The Auspoll survey of more than 3,000 people targeted business … [Read more...]
Women need to talk it up in the workplace says behavioural expert
According to leading U.S Behavioral Scientist Shannon L. Goodson employees must learn to “toot their own horn” if they want a promotion or pay rise. Goodson, who spoke to Australian Women Online … [Read more...]
Small company named ‘Recommended Employer’ by the Australian Business Awards
Wavelength International, an Australian medical recruitment and migration company with just 40 employees, has been named as a 'Recommended Employer' by the prestigious Australian Business Awards - … [Read more...]
Author Reveals The 61 Secrets of Fame
Author and US media personality David Seaman details in a new book, Dirty Little Secrets of Buzz, how anyone can become the mainstream media's latest flavour of the month. In Dirty Little Secrets of … [Read more...]
Travel Tips for Women Traveling Alone
As a woman, sometimes traveling on your own can be a little daunting, so why not consider joining a group tour. Depending on the type of tour you choose, you will be able to maintain your personal … [Read more...]
Risky Business: why 50% of business mergers fail
Around half of all business mergers are classified as unsuccessful in terms of “benefits realisation” and yet proposed large-scale mergers in the retail banking sector show that businesses are not … [Read more...]
Online therapy beneficial in treating mental health problems
Online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face treatment for treating mental health problems such as social phobia, panic disorder and depression, and takes a third of the therapist’s time, a … [Read more...]
Indigenous Business wants share of Ayres Rock Resort
An indigenous company with strong links to cultural tourism wants to buy a share of Ayers Rock Resort and run it for the benefit of communities in central Australia. Wana Ungkunytja (WU), set up in … [Read more...]
World Contraception Day
World Contraception Day is a worldwide campaign supported by a number of family planning Non Governmental Organisations aiming to raise awareness of contraception and the need to reduce the high … [Read more...]
Soul Therapy in Nepal
I am a girl who loves adventure and the great outdoors, but I equally crave the finer things in life, so when I decided to take up the challenge of trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal earlier this … [Read more...]
Former Gold Coast recruitment company fined over predatory conduct
The behaviour of a former Gold Coast recruitment company which underpaid staff has been labelled as predatory conduct by the Federal Magistrate’s Court. Star Human Resources Management … [Read more...]
Angus & Robertson launches the first in-store Print on Demand book machine in Australia
Angus & Robertson, Central Book Services and On Demand Books has announced the launch of the first Espresso Book Machine (EBM) in Australia to be installed in a retail environment. The machine is … [Read more...]
Super funds recognise same-sex partners
Most not-for-profit super funds already recognise the rights of same-sex partners in regards to death benefit payouts, according to a survey by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. In … [Read more...]
Welcome home to our Aussie Paralympic heroes
The largest ever Australian Paralympic Team to compete abroad returned to our shores on Saturday with 79 medals, including 23 gold. Minister for Sport and Youth, Kate Ellis, and Parliamentary … [Read more...]
Work-life balance the number one factor in retaining staff
New research shows that work-life balance is the key factor in attracting and retaining staff and is even more important than salary. With unemployment in Australia at record lows and skills … [Read more...]
National push for women into senior management positions
The Australian local government sector has designated 2010 as the Year of Women in Local Government to celebrate and promote the advancement of women into senior management positions. The announcement … [Read more...]
A laugh a day makes employees stay
Having a good laugh at work can do wonders for a person’s job satisfaction, according to Swinburne University of Technology researcher Maren Rawlings. In a recent study, the psychologist found that … [Read more...]
Herbs and hot flushes
How do you cope with hot flushes and other uncomfortable menopausal symptoms if you can’t, (or don’t want to) use conventional therapy options? Like thousands of other women you may be turning to the … [Read more...]
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