The town of Daylesford in Victoria, has established itself as the spa capital of Australia after breaking the world record for the largest ever simultaneous massage. The new world record was set on … [Read more...]
Superannuation Explained: taking control of your super
While most Australians find superannuation generally confusing, according to new research by BT Super for Life¹ only 35 percent of Australian women are confident their super will meet their financial … [Read more...]
VIEW Clubs celebrate 50 years of service to the community
VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women ) Clubs of Australia is a nationwide self-governed women's organisation formed in 1960 by The Smith Family. From a single club in Sydney with just 10 … [Read more...]
Anti-Domestic Violence campaign changing attitudes in outback Queensland
An anti-domestic violence initiative driven by a local rugby league club is being credited for a drop in incidences of domestic violence in Midwest Queensland. The multi-award winning campaign … [Read more...]
Rape must never be minimised as part of cultural traditions
A senior United Nations official has called for greater international action to end sexual violence in the world's conflict zones. Margot Wallström, the recently appointed Secretary-General’s Special … [Read more...]
Yemeni lawyer battles tradition and opposition to end child marriage
Najud is a 10 year old Yemeni girl who made world headlines by winning a divorce case, ending her marriage to a man in his thirties who had abused her physically and sexually. Her lawyer Shada … [Read more...]
Wedding Industry denies any wrong doing at CHOICE Roundtable
Yesterday the consumer organisation CHOICE hosted a round-table discussion in Sydney to debate the key points raised in the CHOICE Wedding Report, which was published in December 2009. According to … [Read more...]
A Chat with Nancy Meyers writer and director of IT’S COMPLICATED
Academy Award® nominated screen writer, Nancy Meyers (What Women Want, Something’s Gotta Give) directs Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin in It’s Complicated, a comedy about love, divorce and … [Read more...]
New Online Forum for Mothers and Daughters of All Ages
Following on from the success of her best selling novel Things Your Mother Never Told You, Olivia Lichtenstein (pictured) has launched a free online forum for daughters of all ages who would like to … [Read more...]
Eileen Doyle joins the Board of Boral Limited
Congratulations to Dr Eileen Doyle who has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Boral Limited. Dr Doyle has had a distinguished career in the materials and water industries in Australia, … [Read more...]
Family Court Judge orders sterilisation of 11 year old girl
The Family Court of Australia in Brisbane has granted the application of the parents of a disabled girl who want their daughter to undergo an invasive medical procedure for the purposes of … [Read more...]
Hillary Clinton advocates for more women in top jobs at the UN
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a gathering at the UN in New York that the United Nations must appoint more women to top jobs in order to raise the profile and understanding of … [Read more...]
12 Australian Women provide insights into Rheumatoid Arthritis
Often dismissed as an old person's disease, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the young and middle aged. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most serious form of arthritis. It is not a rare disease, … [Read more...]
Gender pay gap costs Australia $93 billion each year
New research by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) has found that pay inequity costs $93 billion per year to the Australian economy or 8.5% of GDP. The research, The … [Read more...]
Appalling Death Rate for Women Having Babies in the United States
A new Amnesty International report says that systemic failures and shocking disparities in the maternal health care system, is responsible for the appalling death rate for women having babies in the … [Read more...]
An Interview with Australian Author Melina Marchetta
Melina Marchetta is the author of the much loved books Looking for Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, and On the Jellicoe Road. Her latest novel The Piper's Son, takes up the story five years later of the … [Read more...]
National Test Case to increase wages in female dominated occupations
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is aiming to increase the wages of almost 250,000 mostly female community sector workers across the country, particularly those working in caring and community … [Read more...]
Australian Navy launches mentoring program for women
The Australian Navy Women’s Mentoring Program was officially launched today at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. The mentoring program forms part of the Navy Women's Leadership … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Working Flexible Hours
New evidence has emerged from Europe to suggest that workers who are able to have input into the way their hours are structured, might also experience tangible health benefits. A recent review by … [Read more...]
Funding for National Women’s Alliances will give women a voice
Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, announced this week the establishment of six National Women’s Alliances, which will share in $3.6 million of funding from the Australian Government … [Read more...]
Funding Boost for National Rural Women’s Coalition
Rural and regional women across Australia will have greater opportunity to engage with government with the announcement of funding for the National Rural Women’s Coalition (NRWC). Minister for the … [Read more...]
More Women encouraged to join the ranks of Firefighters in Victoria
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) in Victoria has launched its Gender Inclusion Action Plan 2010-2013, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to becoming an employer of choice … [Read more...]
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance
The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, has announced the establishment of a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance, that will give indigenous women a voice on … [Read more...]
CME Women in Resources Awards 2010
Women working in Western Australia’s resources sector were recognised today at the inaugural Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia Women in Resources Awards breakfast in … [Read more...]
92 percent of Australian women say gender balance not equal
92% of Australian women believe they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development … [Read more...]
Small Businesses being targeted by online scams
With so many businesses now trading online, an increasing number of small businesses in Australia are being ripped off by online scams. And if you think it can't happen to you, be aware that many of … [Read more...]
Efforts made to advance the rights of girls in the developing world
The United Nations Adolescent Girls Task Force, has pledged to step up efforts to address the human rights of adolescent girls in the developing world. During the next five years, the task force aims … [Read more...]
Annie Lennox speaks up for women and girls at United Nations
You may remember her as one half of the Eurythmics, the British duo who dominated the popular music charts in the 1980s and early 90s. But in 2010, Annie Lennox (pictured) is using her powerful voice … [Read more...]
UNIFEM’s Say NO – UNiTE Platform surpasses expectations
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has recorded 183,132 actions to end violence against women through its Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women initiative. This far … [Read more...]
AFL receives funding to reduce violence against women
The AFL will receive $400,000 in funding as part of round two of the Federal Government’s $9 million Respectful Relationships initiative. The AFL launched its Respect and Responsibility Program in … [Read more...]
More women choosing accounting as a career
The accounting profession is attracting greater numbers of women, according to statistics released today by Australia’s peak accounting body, CPA Australia. CPA Australia CEO Alex Malley said the … [Read more...]
Thousands invited to Paint the MCG Pink on May 7
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has announced that tickets are now on sale for the return of Field of Women LIVE at the Melbourne v Western Bulldogs match at the MCG on Friday, 7 May … [Read more...]
Government to launch My University website
Following on from the popularity of the My School website, the Federal Government will introduce a similar website for Australia's 39 universities. Speaking at the Universities Australia Higher … [Read more...]
Domestic Bullying: the emotional and psychological abuse of women
You've heard of school yard bullying, cyber bullying and workplace bullying. But did you know the most common type of bullying actually occurs in the home? Domestic bullying, or the psychological … [Read more...]
Grants for small businesses to become more family friendly
Eligible small businesses with less than 15 employees can apply for a grant of up $15,000 to put in place family-friendly arrangements in their workplaces. This second round of grants form part of … [Read more...]
Self Publishing a Book has become the New Business Card
Self-publishing has exploded in the past couple of years and for a growing number of professionals who want instant credibility, books have become the new business cards. Whether you are looking to … [Read more...]
Go Global: Australian women urged to expand their businesses
In the lead up to International Women's Day 2010 on 8th March, Austrade is holding its 'Women in Global Business' seminars in capital cities around the country. The seminars encourage women to make … [Read more...]
Helen Clark highlights importance of gender equality for PNG
During a recent visit to Papua New Guinea, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and current United Nations Development Programme Administrator, Helen Clark (pictured), highlighted the significant … [Read more...]
Oranges and Sunshine wraps ahead of Historic Gordon Brown Apology
A new feature film recounting the true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered an international scandal, has just completed filming in the UK and Australia. Oranges … [Read more...]
Older Australian workers experience longer periods of underemployment
Despite underemployment generally being more common among younger workers, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on February 23, older workers are much more likely … [Read more...]
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