Want to save an average of up to $400 on your annual energy bill? Australia's leading energy comparison website GoSwitch.com.au is making it even easier for Australian consumers to save money on their … [Read more...]
Do you Love 2 Read? That’s the question being asked of Australians across the country
The National Year of Reading 2012 has kicked off with organisers encouraging individuals, groups and families to take part in the program. For a number of individuals reading is a relaxing and … [Read more...]
Tips on how to make a New Year’s resolution and stick to it
Masses of people gathered at key vantage points around the country to catch a glimpse of spectacular fireworks displays. And irrespective of whether you spent the night with close friends in private … [Read more...]
Women having kids later in life: AIHW
Women are waiting longer to have children with many choosing to start a family at the age of 28 or above. Aussie women are ready to take on the world and embark on overseas adventures, study at … [Read more...]
Myer woos online shoppers with promise of Boxing Day savings
Online shoppers may grab a bargain this Boxing Day without having to battle big crowds. The department store Myer is hoping to woo back customers and face the internet challenge by extending its … [Read more...]
Last minute Christmas Gifts with Heart
Updated 17 December 2013 When there are only a few shopping days left until Christmas, Australian consumers are flocking to local shopping centres around the country on the hunt for last minute … [Read more...]
Penny Wong announces birth of baby Alexandra
Finance minister Penny Wong announces birth of first child . The finance minister and her partner Sophie Allouache have publicly announced the birth of their first daughter. Earlier this week the … [Read more...]
Christmas Gifts that can change the world
Updated 17 December 2013 By purchasing a charity gift this Christmas you are giving the most precious gift their is, 'hope' for a better world. It may sound idealistic but isn't Christmas the season … [Read more...]
Parents and kids to benefit from new decision making program
Decision making is part and parcel of being an adult - fast responses help people complete tasks, build relationships and resolve conflicts. But many young people are growing up without knowing how to … [Read more...]
Mums take more time out to volunteer than their peers: ABS
Mums with part-time jobs make up 55 per cent of all volunteers in Australia, with the highest rate of unpaid work in the country. If you have recently attended a charity function or bought raffle … [Read more...]
More Australians planning to spend Christmas at home
Kids growing up today may not get to experience the long summer holidays that used to typify the laid-back Aussie lifestyle. A weak global economy and rising cost of living mean that a number of … [Read more...]
Women set to gain from boost to super funds
Women in part-time roles and low-income earners will be some of the first groups to gain from money generated by the new mining tax. Getting on top of personal and household finances is a box waiting … [Read more...]
Aussie Twitter users focus of new study
Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have found that Australians have different tweeting habits depending on their city of residence and women lead the way in terms of social media … [Read more...]
Mums and Dads are ‘tag team’ parenting as working patterns change
A new report into the ways Australians spend time has found that many parents are 'tag team' parenting in a bid to keep on top of rising costs and look after the kids. If your morning consists of … [Read more...]
Online Boutiques: One Mother’s Handmade Journey
Hand-crafted and home-made items are as old as the dawn of man, however, not since the infamous macramé craze of the 1970s has the notion of ‘handmade’ been taken to a whole new level of chic. … [Read more...]
Lauren Jackson shoots hoops for the nation’s progress
Lauren Jackson leads the way in a conversation on the nation's progress. Lauren Jackson, the three-times winner of the WNBL's 'most valuable player' award, is usually asked about … [Read more...]
‘Mo sistas’ support the men in their lives
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...]
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