Women are doing their bit to help men on the rocky path toward good health by volunteering as "Mo Sistas". Glenn McGrath is doing it, as is Ita Buttorse, Dick Smith and a number of other high … [Read more...]
Unlocking the mystery of great skin
Women who listen eat well, exercise regularly and listen to their body may have unlocked the secret to skin that glows. We all know the tale of the evil queen who in her search for eternal youth is … [Read more...]
A Vagina Monoblog by Gillian Batt, Cancer Council NSW
By Gillian Batt, Director of Cancer Information and Support Services, Cancer Council NSW. Growing up as a girl in England, manners and etiquette were drummed into me. My mother wore white gloves to … [Read more...]
Permanent hair removal pain – untrained operators hurt more than the hip pocket
Lack of training and licensing requirements for permanent hair removal practitioners is leading to clients being burnt and scarred says consumer watchdog CHOICE. The people’s watchdog says there is a … [Read more...]
The Castle tops list of favourite Australian Films
1997 classic The Castle is the nation’s favourite Australian film of all time, according to a national cinema survey commissioned by Optus for their Optus Movie Rewards Program. The majority of … [Read more...]
From Stage to Surf, it’s never too late to ‘take the drop’
Discovering a passion for surfing and meeting three women who became “beyond words important” have propelled former principal ballerina Sheree da Costa full throttle into new found happiness. At age … [Read more...]
Airline reward programs little more than pie in the sky
Consumer organisation CHOICE says that most economy travellers would be better off looking for cheaper airfares than using frequent flyer programs to earn flights or products. In a review of rewards … [Read more...]
Survey indicates women are ‘unprepared’ for retirement
Women are failing to adequately prepare for their financial future and may be exposing themselves to unnecessary risk, one survey has indicated. New research from an Australian bank has found that as … [Read more...]
How Do I Look? host Jeannie Mai not your average style guru
She takes women’s style from tragic to magic as host of the Style Network's 'How Do I Look?', but it is Jeannie Mai’s philosophy about fashion that sets the television show apart from the … [Read more...]
Australian Fashion label ‘Aje’ Soars (with a little help from Kate Moss)
If you're trying to establish a fashion label, it certainly doesn't hurt to have someone of Kate Moss' stature, photographed wearing one of your creations. Aje is fast becoming one of Australia’s … [Read more...]
2011 Used Car Safety Ratings
NRMA Motoring & Services and the NSW Centre for Road Safety have released safety ratings for used cars involved in crashes, and introduced a Safe Pick rating for the very best vehicles in each … [Read more...]
A Review of Optus Smart Safe
Optus Smart Safe is a new 'cloud' based storage service that enables users to store electronic files and media remotely. For the uninitiated, cloud computing simply refers to a method of storing … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with a Mechanic
Ford Australia has decided to simplify the ever-confusing conversation with the local mechanic, so the next time you walk into a garage - you can do so with confidence. Know the basics- Most people … [Read more...]
Australia’s Most Trusted People and Professions 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has slipped to 97th on the annual list of Australia’s 100 Most Trusted People. But the news isn't all bad for our PM as she is still leading Opposition Leader Tony … [Read more...]
Product Review: Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
We all want to keep our skin clean and looking good, and the most important step in any beauty routine is using the right facial cleanser. It is important to clean away all the damage done to your … [Read more...]
Give an Australian Child a Good Beginning
Good Beginnings, a national charity building better outcomes for children in vulnerable communities, is calling on Australians to help build better futures for children suffering from neglect and … [Read more...]
How to get Great Divorce Advice without Breaking the Bank
Unfortunately, there’s really no such thing as a cheap divorce. And before you ask, even a quick divorce is going to take quite a while! But although most people find that getting divorced costs a lot … [Read more...]
Get cheap calls to landlines and mobile phones with Skype
Skype uses your broadband connection to make free voice and video calls over the internet. Skype’s free downloadable software allows you to talk, instant message and make video calls to anyone else … [Read more...]
Oprah’s organising guru returning to Australia in September
Oprah Winfrey's organising guru and best selling author Peter Walsh, will be returning to Australia next month for Dymo National Organising Week from 6th to 12th September 2010. Best known for his … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Expensive Cities 2010
Luanda in Angola is the world’s most expensive city for expatriates, according to the latest Mercer Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. The survey found that Luanda is three times as costly as the … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Worldwide Trailer Debuts
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final adventure in the Harry Potter film series, will be released in two full-length parts in 3D. The worldwide release of Part 1 is scheduled … [Read more...]
Designing a garden with a dog or cat in mind
According to the Petcare Information and Advisory Service (PIAS), planning for a garden that looks great and is well suited to pets is easy as long as you think about what both you and your pet want … [Read more...]
Increase in Baby Bonus and Family Tax Benefit from July 1
From 1 July 2010, the Baby Bonus, paid in 13 fortnightly instalments, will increase by more than $100 to $5,294 through indexation, benefiting around 270,000 parents of newborn babies. More than two … [Read more...]
Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy
As another National Cerebral Palsy Week approaches, I am again reminded of how Cerebral Palsy (CP) has impacted my family, and how important it is to promote awareness and knowledge of … [Read more...]
Empty Nest – He’s Leaving Home
My 22 year old son left home today and while I'm happy to see him go out into the world and establish his independence, I am really going to miss that kid. He's a very capable young man and I know … [Read more...]
Single Mum conned in eBay Scam
An Australian eBay seller has been conned out of almost $9,000 by Nigerian internet scammers impersonating the state's consumer fraud regulator. The Australian Financial Review reported on Friday … [Read more...]
Salvation Army launches National Red Shield Appeal 2010
The Salvation Army launched its National 2010 Red Shield Appeal today at luncheon in Sydney. More than 500 of Sydney’s business leaders attended the event where Gail Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of … [Read more...]
Anthony “Tony” Robbins Ultimate Relationship Program FREE Trial
Love and Passion: The Ultimate Relationship Program Whether you are seeking to spark more passion in your intimate life, to find the partner of your dreams, or to improve any of the relationships in … [Read more...]
Warning about sleeping babies in prams
Kidsafe Victoria, together with SIDS and Kids Victoria have issued a red alert over the use of pram bassinets as ‘beds’ for children. Parents and carers are urged not to leave children sleeping … [Read more...]
Revised Standards for Bunk Beds in Australia and NZ
Standards Australia has released a revised Australian/New Zealand Standard for the design and performance of bunk beds. The revised standard sets out safety requirements, including materials, … [Read more...]
ACF campaign to Save the Murray-Darling off to a good start
After exceeding their initial target of 200 million litres of water for the Hattah Lakes wetlands, the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is now aiming to purchase an additional 200 million … [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...]
Q & A with Lynette Mattke of PicPocket
Lynette Mattke may have conceptualized PicPocket Books only a year ago, but her pocket business is already growing into something grown-up size. Wanting to bring quality picture book literature to … [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...]
Australian Teens Protective of their Online Identity
Comforting new research conducted by Habbo Australia, the world’s largest virtual world for teens, shows that although young people perceive the internet as a valuable tool for building relationships … [Read more...]
Ethical Aussie Fashion from High in the Himalayas
The wonderful thing about the internet is that you can stumble headlong into incredible people doing fascinating and even life-changing things any day of the week. Stumbling over and ‘finding’ … [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...]
RSVP launches new relationship matching service
Australia’s number one dating site, RSVP.com.au has launched a new relationship matching service for single Australians who are serious about meeting compatible partners and finding a long term … [Read more...]
Change of Approach to Artistic Merit in Child Pornography Laws
The Arts Law Centre of Australia’s Executive Director, Robyn Ayres says “the likely impact of the proposed changes to the NSW child pornography laws on artists is unclear at this stage”. “On the one … [Read more...]
New study confirms high risks of home births
Australian Medical Association (AMA) President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that a new Australian study confirms the high safety risks and higher death rates associated with home births in Australia … [Read more...]
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