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...]
What’s on around the country on Australia Day 2010
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...]
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