Everybody loves a good pud! From homemade apple pie to treacle tart, everyone’s a winner. But how often do you make home-made puddings and do you really know where to start? Well don’t panic! … [Read more...]
New drink spiking laws
The Victorian Government has announced it will introduce new drink spiking laws, making it a criminal offence to spike a person’s food or drink. RMIT University last year released the results of … [Read more...]
Desi Carlos – Dietician
With seventeen years experience as a Dietician specialising in Diabetes Management and regular appearances on Brisbane radio and TV, Desi Carlos (pictured) is fast becoming Queensland’s nutrition … [Read more...]
Mrs. Fields Cookies relaunches in Australia
Mrs. Fields Cookies are famous around the world for baking cookies made to a traditional recipe with no colours and no preservatives. There are almost 500 Mrs. Fields stores in 19 countries, … [Read more...]
Popular music tops the list of songs played at funerals
According to South Australia's largest funeral provider, Centennial Park, an increasing number of people are choosing popular music over traditional hymns at funerals. Classic ballads by crooners … [Read more...]
Heart Disease is the biggest killer of Australian women
The Heart Foundation recently commissioned research which reveals most women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death when, in fact, women are four times more likely to die … [Read more...]
Violins in the Outback
Some of Queensland’s most remote and spectacular locations will welcome the haunting sounds of the didjeridu as it meets with the romantic hum of the classical strings during the Australian Festival … [Read more...]
Nearly $1 billion dollars lost by Australians to personal fraud
Nearly one billion dollars ($980 million) was lost as a result of personal fraud according to the first National Personal Fraud Survey, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released … [Read more...]
Overwhelming Public Support for the McGrath Foundation
The McGrath Foundation would like to sincerely thank the community for its overwhelming support following the sad passing of Founder - Jane McGrath (pictured with her children), who passed away last … [Read more...]
Mr Big in Sydney
Hollywood leading man Chris Noth (pictured), best known for his role as Mr Big from Sex & The City and to a lesser extent, as Mike Logan in Law & Order, was introduced to celebrities and the … [Read more...]
Healthy Fast Food Now Headed for Fine Dining
The notion behind take-away food outlets is that you get a meal that’s fast, convenient, affordable and tasty, however now there’s something new on offer to hungry customers who enjoy eating out. … [Read more...]
National Retail Forum
Industry heavyweights have been confirmed for this year’s National Retail Forum (NRF), Australia’s leading retail conference, with speakers from Bakers Delight, The Body Shop, and Google Australia … [Read more...]
Survival Tools for Tough Business Times
As small businesses tighten their belts for the predicted economic recession, according to Brand Management expert and Invigorate Managing Director Tess Sanders Lazarus (pictured), marketing is an … [Read more...]
Women facing violence in Australia – the facts
In 2005, the Australian Bureau of Statistics Personal Safety Survey estimated that almost 2 in every 5 women (39%) in Australia had experienced some form of violence since the age of 15. Sexual … [Read more...]
Seven Time Saving Tips for your Job Search
As a high salary earner your time is precious and it is unlikely you have hours to spend each day trawling through the various job sites and newspapers. Below are some tips to save you time when … [Read more...]
Two For One – Clever Part Time Women Provide Solution to Talent Shortage!
A friend of mine recently shared with me her experience in searching for new part time employment. I was both impressed at her innovative approach and shocked by the lack of progressiveness from HR … [Read more...]
Celebrate Sex and the City fever like a true fan – with a Cosmo!
There’s no doubt the Sex and the City phenomenon has influenced women all over the world with its trend-setting ways. So it is the perfect time to pay homage to the various trends and icons made … [Read more...]
Safe Motor Vehicles Under $30,000
NRMA Motoring & Services/ANCAP The Australasian New Car Assessment Program’s (ANCAP) has announced that two more vehicles costing less than $30,000 have received a five-star crash test rating. NRMA … [Read more...]
Queensland Parliament Glows Red
Queensland Parliament will be glowing red, inside and out, during the month of June for Heart Foundation Go Red for Women. The lights adorning Alice Street outside Parliament House will glow red and … [Read more...]
Long-term cannabis use causes brain injury
Orygen Research Centre New ground-breaking research shows long-term, heavy cannabis use causes significant brain abnormalities resulting in psychotic symptoms and memory loss equivalent to that of … [Read more...]
Spas are the new growth industry
The global spa industry is worth $US250 billion a year and is one of the fastest growing segments of a wellness industry already worth more than $1 trillion, according to a new study. Professor Marc … [Read more...]
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
International best selling author, Jodi Picoult has become renowned for asking the hard questions in relation to contemporary American society. In her latest book, Change of Heart, Picoult tackles the … [Read more...]
Work-related Depression
Almost one in six cases of depression among working Victorians are caused by job stress. This means more than 21,000 cases of preventable depression are caused by job stress each year, a new … [Read more...]
Decrease in HRT use linked to fall in Australian Breast Cancer
A statistically significant decline in breast cancer rates amongst Australian women aged over 50 years has been linked to a decrease in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), according to new … [Read more...]
Making Women Welcome in the Australian Defence Force
An external Reference Group on Women has been established to advise the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on the recruitment and retention of servicewomen, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, … [Read more...]
Celebrities stand up for youth voice on green issues
Gland, Switzerland, 28 May 2008 (IUCN and WWF): Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins (pictured) has joined other performing artists around the world - including Moby, James Blunt, Estelle, and … [Read more...]
Early Stage Investment Gets a Boost
Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited (ASSOB) is pleased to announce the details of a proposed merger between the company and Appollo Assets Limited. The Australian Small Scale Offerings … [Read more...]
Beauty Heaven Announces New Editor
Beautyheaven.com.au, Australia’s leading online beauty portal, has appointed Alicia Pyke as Editor. With more than a decade’s experience as a beauty and style writer, including roles at The … [Read more...]
Sustainability: what is it and how you can do your part
We've all heard the term 'sustainability' in the media and with an increasing number of industries 'going green', it is certainly a term we will be hearing a lot more often in the future. But what … [Read more...]
National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children
The Australian Government today announced the members of its National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children. The Council will be chaired by one of the founders of the Australian White … [Read more...]
Paid maternity leave on the rise but too many miss out
Research undertaken by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) in to paid maternity leave in Australia supports current calls for the introduction of a nation wide scheme. The … [Read more...]
AROUND THE WORLD IN 33 DAYS
Skype has recruited Australian writer Rebecca Campbell (pictured) for an ambitious attempt to create a live, worldwide, human demonstration of how their product can now be used anywhere and on the … [Read more...]
New information pack promotes safe internet use for children in public libraries
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released an information pack designed to assist library staff in promoting safe internet use in public libraries, particularly for children. The … [Read more...]
Quit smoking medicine: new study notes more side effects
National Prescribing Service Limited (NPS) advises people with questions about the quit-smoking drug varenicline (marketed in Australia as Champix) to contact their doctor or pharmacist for … [Read more...]
How to Get Good Advice About Money
Australians sometimes need a hand with managing their money, and there are plenty of good sources of information and advice, according to the Financial Literacy Foundation. “Deciding how to handle … [Read more...]
Helping Graduates Embark on a Career
University graduates now have an unprecedented opportunity to jump start their careers, thanks to Australia’s newest and most innovative web-based career readiness advice and training … [Read more...]
Isolated Mums Want Employers to Keep Them in the Loop
Working women on maternity leave want their employers to take a more active role in keeping in touch with them while they are caring for their newborns, according to a major survey of federal public … [Read more...]
Medicines and money: saving the family budget without compromising your health
Medicines can ‘swallow up’ a substantial chunk of the family budget … but the Autumn 2008 edition of MedicinesTalk explains simple ways to reduce spending on medicines without compromising your … [Read more...]
Survey confirms Australians expect to get a pay rise this year
Just over two thirds of Australians expect to get a pay rise this year with one third claiming they will look for another job if their request is unsuccessful a CareerOne.com.au survey has … [Read more...]
Shape Up With Olympic Athlete Kelly Sotherton
Oh no! Summer is almost upon you in the Northern Hemisphere and that means only one thing; running down the gym and tying yourself to the treadmill in a desperate attempt to fit into ‘that bikini’. … [Read more...]
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