Due to popular demand, Colgate-Palmolive has decided to revive one of the most successful ad campaigns ever run on Australian commercial TV, five years after it disappeared from our television … [Read more...]
Get the facts about Winter Sports injuries
With the Vancouver Winter Olympics inspiring many to take up snow sports, participants need to be aware of injury risks when participating in winter sports such as Cross-Country Skiing, Downhill … [Read more...]
Women warned against taking aspirin for breast cancer
Recent research from the US suggests women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may benefit from taking aspirin. But the National Prescribing Service (NPS) in Australia is warning people to … [Read more...]
Clean Up Australia Day celebrates 20 years in 2010
2010 marks 20 years since Ian Kiernan AO launched Clean Up Australia Day nationwide, urging people to make a difference by cleaning up their local areas for a couple of hours. Since then, Ian's simple … [Read more...]
Tiger could be finally out of the Woods after Apology
Results from a media study among 1,090 Americans revealed that 60 percent indicated that Tiger Woods' apology was sincere after viewing a video clip from his most recent press conference in the … [Read more...]
Next Generation of Hospitality and Tourism Managers
With 335,000 job opportunities forecast over the next three years*, the Australian tourism and hospitality industry is set to make a come back in 2010. However, job seekers should take note, the … [Read more...]
Australia’s first Branded Fashion Degree
The Billy Blue College of Design in Australia will offer one of the world's first Branded Fashion courses in 2010. Branded fashion is a huge growth area that requires talented designers to generate … [Read more...]
Microhoo: Microsoft given greenlight to purchase Yahoo Search
Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising businesses have been cleared by both European and US regulators. This will mean Bing powers the natural search results for … [Read more...]
Extension of Do Not Call Register to negatively impact small business
An extension of the Do Not Call Register to include all Australian businesses' phone and fax numbers will place a significant financial strain on Australia's small businesses according to new … [Read more...]
New website aimed at increasing internet safety for children
Australian families will be better prepared to protect children from online sex offenders, cyber bullies and scammers with the national rollout of the school-based cyber safety program – ThinkUKnow – … [Read more...]
To Stay Safe Online just remember the acronym I-CURRB
To keep your child safe online the Australian Federal Police and Microsoft Australia advises parents to remember the acronym I-CURRB: Investigate what your child is doing online. Communicate with … [Read more...]
Olive Oil can prevent blindness in old age
Some good news today for people who enjoy a Mediterranean style diet. A Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) study has found that people who eat at least 100 mls, about seven tablespoons, of … [Read more...]
Over a million cases of household property damage in Australia
Australian households experienced approximately 1.6 million incidents of malicious property damage according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS Crime … [Read more...]
Preserving Family Treasures and Heirlooms
The National Archives of Australia has announced the release of Keeping Family Treasures, an illustrated guide on how to look after precious family heirlooms in the home. Using the family treasures … [Read more...]
Jean Kittson tackles her most important role to date
Jean Kittson (pictured) is one of Australia’s best known and most popular comedians. She's made us laugh on the Big Gig, Kittson Fahey, Let The Blood Run Free, Good News Week, Flat Chat, Glasshouse, … [Read more...]
My Business took me to the Oscars
When former school teacher Sharon Thurin (pictured with Jai Rodriguez) created Slim Secrets, she had no idea the company she started would one day take her all the way to the Academy Awards in Los … [Read more...]
Call for Health Ministers to Regulate Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Who could forget the tragic story of Rebekah Lawrence, the Sydney woman who jumped to her death during a psychotic episode triggered by her participation in a self-development course run by … [Read more...]
The 15 Most Common Mistakes that Ruin Romance
It's Valentines Day again and many singles are feeling the pinch of loneliness and wondering: How did I get here? As a single 40 year old woman, I can tell you exactly how I got here and why I'm … [Read more...]
Travel Special: Top 10 Things to do in London
For as long as I can remember I've wanted to tour the United Kingdom. Like many Australians, the roots of my family tree lie in Great Britain. My maternal grandfather was born in Yorkshire and my … [Read more...]
Courageous Business Coach Loses her Hearing but Keeps on Working
Imagine waking up one morning unable to hear anything but the sound of ringing in your ears. For starters, most of us would probably take the day off work to consult a doctor. But for dedicated … [Read more...]
Take your relationship back to class with these five lessons
As the kids head back to school it may be time to do some relationship revision. Will your relationship get an A+? The uniforms have been ironed, pencils sharpened, books at the ready, lunches packed … [Read more...]
Book of the Month: The Women in Black by Madeleine St John
Our Book of the Month for February 2010 is 'The Women in Black' by Madeleine St John. Join our Book Club moderator, Barbara Sungaila, when we discuss this book at the Book Club forum at AWO Connect, … [Read more...]
Free Recruitment Services and Advice for your business
Are you looking to hire new staff in 2010? You can access free recruitment services and advice to help you find the right staff for your business. Job Services Australia providers are located in more … [Read more...]
UNIFEM Launches Appeal to Help the Women of Haiti
UNIFEM is working to raise 2 million dollars to rebuild women’s shelters and expand emergency services for women and their families in Haiti. Imagine you’re a victim of domestic violence in Haiti and … [Read more...]
House prices in Australia record strongest growth since 2003
After a sluggish start to the year, 2009 ended with the strongest annual house price growth since 2003, according to Australian Property Monitors’ Quarterly Housing report. For the December quarter … [Read more...]
My School website crashes due to high demand
My School, the Federal Government's controversial new website that effectively ranks 10,000 Australian schools, crashed this morning due to higher than expected demand from parents. A spokesperson … [Read more...]
Free eBook: 7 Steps to a Sexy Mummy Body
As the mother of 3 young children, fitness expert Mireille Ryan says she knows how hard it is to get back in shape after having kids and how difficult it is to find time to take care of yourself. It … [Read more...]
Get the Facts on how to prevent tennis injuries
With the Australian Open inspiring so many of us to take up the sport of tennis, players need to be aware of the risk of injury on the court. The rate of tennis injuries has been calculated at five … [Read more...]
Australian of the Year Saved My Son
As the parent of a young person who has suffered from a mood disorder for many years, I was delighted when I heard that Professor Patrick McGorry (pictured), had been named Australian of the Year for … [Read more...]
Professor Patrick McGorry named Australian of the Year 2010
Victorian youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry (pictured), has been named Australian of the Year for 2010. Professor McGorry was presented with the award by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd … [Read more...]
Hats Off to Jennifer Hawkins says Behavioural Expert
Weighing in on the most recent body image debate, behavioural expert and life coach, Jo Bassett, is urging us not to condemn real women, whatever their size - and this includes the genetically blessed … [Read more...]
ANZ launches national initiative to encourage women to save
ANZ has launched a national campaign to encourage women to develop a regular savings habit. The ANZ FebuSave initiative follows research showing 56 per cent of women do not save money on a regular … [Read more...]
Army Reservist Reunites with her Father in Solomon Islands
For Private Michelle Lingham, Army Reserve medic, the tropical environment of the Solomon Islands is a world away from her civilian occupation as a migration lawyer on the Gold Coast. However, after … [Read more...]
Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2009
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) has announced the top five Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of the Year for 2009. Nominees were drawn from the monthly Most Ridiculous Lawsuit poll winners … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Baking with Kids
With another school year over, many parents are now looking for fun and affordable ways to entertain the kids during the school holidays. One option for entertaining the kids at home is to teach them … [Read more...]
Can Christmas Shopping be bad for your Health?
No less than three different surveys have identified Christmas shopping as the most stressful activity of the festive season. For many Australians, stress, anxiety, headaches, fatigue and a short … [Read more...]
How to work the office Christmas party to get ahead
While the office Christmas party is the time of the year when companies keep their promise of making work fun, the mix of Baby Boomers, Gen X and Y can create a formula for disaster for young … [Read more...]
Police call for restrictions on pub trading hours to curb violence
The Police Association of NSW is calling for reduced pub trading hours in an attempt to curb alcohol related violence against police officers. The call to reduce trading hours for pubs comes after … [Read more...]
Right of reply from Jenene Crossan CEO of Flossie Media Group
Australian Women Online received an email from the CEO of Flossie Media Group in reply to my article Flossie Abandons Display Advertising and NZ Girl Jumps Ship published on the website this … [Read more...]
Online Diva Hollie Turner on the run from creditors
Founder of OnlineDivas.com.au, Hollie Turner, is currently ducking creditors and a long line of dissatisfied members who are demanding their money back from the women's networking site. Australian … [Read more...]
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