One of the great traditions of Australia Day is its citizenship ceremonies and around the country, more than 16,000 people from around the world will become Australians citizens at more than 300 … [Read more...]
Jack topples from his perch: Top Baby Names for 2009
Prince Jack has finally been toppled from his five-year perch atop the Number One baby name slot - replaced by King William, in a hark back to a Medieval past. According to the NSW Registry of Births, … [Read more...]
Australia’s Best Cars for 2009
The Volkswagen Golf and Subaru Outback have won two of the most popular categories in the Australia’s Best Cars awards, presented at a gala industry dinner in Melbourne last night. The Golf 118 Tsi … [Read more...]
Book Review: How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World
Working as a music publicist in the US, author Jordan Christy has probably witnessed an endless parade of floozy fashion built into the mega marketing machine of music video. Indeed, she could well … [Read more...]
Hottest 100 Female Songs of All Time
According to a national poll, the hottest female song of all time as voted by Australian Internet users, is Aretha’s Franklin’s Respect. Creators of the Hummingbird 100 Hottest Female Songs said the … [Read more...]
Australia’s first all abilities playground opens in Sydney
When Sydney children of all ages and abilities were finally able to play side-by-side thanks to the opening of Livvi’s Place, Australia's very first all abilities playground, actor and father of 8, … [Read more...]
Rebecca Gibney and cast give stellar performances in The Map Reader
In her first leading role in a feature film, Rebecca Gibney from Channel 7's Packed to the Rafters, gives an outstanding performance in The Map Reader - a haunting coming of age film, written and … [Read more...]
The Boys Are Back Movie
Directed by Scott Hicks, The Boys Are Back is a moving and humorous love story between journalist Joe Warr and his two sons, from different marriages, who find themselves living in a boys-only … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Four
Day Four of our Koleos It’s A Sweet Life adventure meant home time. Alas. How we loved our short stay in Sydney, and could have easily spent another twenty years exploring the enriching tendrils that … [Read more...]
Day for Daniel
Daniel Morcombe (pictured) was abducted in December 2003 from the Keil Mountain Road overpass in Palmwoods, Queensland. Police now suspect the 14 year old was murdered. In 2005 Daniel's parents Bruce … [Read more...]
Hire a Witch to Cast a Spell on Your Behalf
Need to retrieve a lover, get even with the person who stole your promotion at work, or do a little Voodoo on the woman who flirts outrageously with your hubby? Maybe you're in need of a little … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day Three
Hooray! No rain for day three of our It’s a Sweet Life family road trip; just a small smattering upon entry to Taronga Zoo, which soon disappeared for a cloudy but delightful day with more sunbursts … [Read more...]
Contraception Required After IVF Says Fertility Specialist
Many women, who have experienced difficulties in conceiving, give birth and think they don’t need to worry about contraception anymore. Then suddenly, they find themselves pregnant again, having … [Read more...]
It’s A Sweet Life Family Road Trip – Day One
Day one of our Renault Koleos road trip dawned dank and rainy in Canberra with promise of more dank rainy-ness in Sydney for our arrival. We didn’t even pack coats, we were so hopeful the weather man … [Read more...]
It’s a Sweet Life – The Ultimate Family Road Trip
Goodie goodie gumdrops! Only four more sleeps and we are off on our very special road trip as part of the Renault Koleos test drive experience. For those of you who haven’t a clue what I’m rambling … [Read more...]
Singles Play Russian Roulette with Sex
Aussie singles know about condoms, but when it comes to talking about birth control, they don’t raise the topic, according to research completed in July 2009, involving 1,000 women and men aged 18 to … [Read more...]
Social Networking Site for those Interested in Genealogy
MyHeritage.com is a social network for families with a focus on genealogy. It’s a platform which you and your family can make a ‘home’ online; sharing a family tree, photos, video material, memories … [Read more...]
Our Family’s New Five Door Baby
She has arrived! Please welcome the newest addition to our family (temporarily, alas) – a brand new, baby blue Renault Koleos, delivered by gentlemanly car dealer, Glenn. Parked perkly and brightly … [Read more...]
I’ll Take You Riding in My Car Car
I’m so excited. In around two weeks’ time, Renault is delivering a brand new Koleos to our house. Then, they’re going to leave it with us for a whole month - and I’m going to drive that baby, and … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Acting Sustainably in Your Home
Did you know that “going green” could actually save you money? According to new research commissioned by Lipton, makers of the first Rainforest Alliance Certified™ tea to hit the supermarket shelves … [Read more...]
Everyday Ways Parents can Develop their Children’s Literacy and Numeracy
National Literacy and Numeracy Week (NLNW) will be held from 31 August to 6 September 2009 across Australia. The theme for the Week in 2009 is Getting the Basics Right. The aim of NLNW is to promote … [Read more...]
The Towering World of Jimmy Choo: A Story of Power, Profits and the Pursuit of the Perfect Shoe
What is it about women and shoes? Especially glamour puss shoes with sky-high heels, sexy straps and bling? And, with the continued rise and rise of luxury brands across the globe, price and … [Read more...]
Oprah’s Organising Guru Peter Walsh Shares His Organisation Tips
Best-selling author and resident organisation and decluttering expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Peter Walsh, will be back home in Australia this September to spearhead Dymo National Organisation Week … [Read more...]
Book Extract: The Eight Qualities of a Wealthy Woman by Suze Orman
This is an extract from the Australian Edition of 'Women & Money' by Suze Orman. A wealthy woman absolutely has money, but she also has happiness, courage, balance, and harmony. A wealthy woman … [Read more...]
Tania McCartney Goes Sober for October
Can you get through Ocsober? We humans are strange creatures of habit. Not only do we form habitual ways over time, we also become so reliant on these habits, they become part of our very psyche. … [Read more...]
Go Sober in October for Ocsober
Life Education Australia (LEA), Australia’s largest private charity providing drug and alcohol abuse prevention and health education, has announced the participation of three high profile television … [Read more...]
Médecins Sans Frontières – Doctors Without Borders
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical-humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, … [Read more...]
Donate to the Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. For over 40 years ACF have been a strong voice for the environment, … [Read more...]
What’s New in Tax for 2009
Tax time is a stressful time for many people and there are a number of changes in the 2009 tax return they will need to be aware of as they plan their 2009 tax return. H&R Block have prepared the … [Read more...]
People from Asia Pacific Region wanted for new TV Series in Australia
MY AUSTRALIA looks at Australia through the eyes of people from the Asia‐Pacific region who are studying or living here. Each week they will undertake a new activity to find out more about Australia … [Read more...]
Car Advice for Women: Be a Label Lover
We all love our labels. Some labels carry brand names that make us feel cool, while other labels provide us with valuable information, such as how many grams of fat are in each biscuit. When it comes … [Read more...]
Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars in Australia
The high cost of petrol is getting a lot of people thinking about their current car. If you have made the decision to purchase a new car and fuel efficiency is key, use the following list to … [Read more...]
Consumers and Retailers Frustrated by Clothing Size Irregularities
According to a report by consumer organisation CHOICE, the lack of a uniform standard for adult clothing sizes in Australia is affecting the online shopping market, with retailers saying Australia … [Read more...]
Drug Action Week: How to talk to your children about drugs
June 21st marks the start of Drug Action Week, a nation wide initiative which aims to raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs in the community. Every 24 minutes an Australian dies from the … [Read more...]
Classic Kids Couture
Kids’ clothes. I’m so sick of the bedazzlement. The sequins, the lace, the ruffles and frills. The neon, the mesh and most especially the cacophony of branded characters from Hannah to Dora and … [Read more...]
Australia’s Baby Whisperer – Sheyne Rowley
Shh...Baby’s sleeping right through the night. Yes, you read it right. And there’s a whole lot more to read yet. Australia’s own Baby Whisperer, Sheyne Rowley, has finally opened up her bottle of … [Read more...]
End of Financial Tax Advice from CPA Australia: Seven Tax Sins
During these tough times, households and businesses should avoid the following tax sins to ensure money does not slip through their fingers, according to the nation’s leading accounting body, CPA … [Read more...]
Giving Kids a Sporting Chance
I’m no athlete. No sprinter, leaper, kicker, shooter, no no, not me. Sure, I’ve had periods in my life where I’ve worked my body into a shin-splinted ball of muscle. I’ve been variously addicted to … [Read more...]
Financial skills seminars for women
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and ANZ has announced a series of free financial skills seminars to be held in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide for women to help boost … [Read more...]
Parents go back to school to reverse childhood obesity
After consultation with its members, the Greater Monash GP Network decided to embark on an ambitious program designed to help parents make appropriate eating and lifestyle choices for their children. … [Read more...]
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