Given the devastation caused by the bushfires in Victoria that commenced on 29 January 2009 and may continue into March 2009, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been … [Read more...]

People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) could soon enjoy a better quality of life following the announcement of a study into minimising impairments due to SCI by promoting neural recovery through … [Read more...]

The Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, has urged parents and teachers of children with asthma to ensure they have an up-to-date Asthma Action Plan as students begin a … [Read more...]

Nominations for the 10th Anniversary United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards 2009 are now open nationally. Projects from businesses, local governments, community … [Read more...]

Angela Rippon and Michael Vaughan Reveal their Quirky Collections as Norwich launches a search for closet collectors to come forwards and star in a new film. The UK’s largest insurer is seeking … [Read more...]

When does severe childhood obesity become a child protection issue? This is just one of the ethical, medical and legal questions confronting doctors as they deal with increasing rates of childhood … [Read more...]

The 2009 Chinese New Year Community Festival in Melbourne’s Chinatown will farewell the year of the rat and welcome the year of the ox this Sunday 1 February. More than 80,000 people of all cultures … [Read more...]

The first ever Chinese New Year Twilight Parade will light up the city this Sunday 1 February 2009. “Starting at dusk, Sydney’s streets will host a stunning night time parade with a procession of … [Read more...]

Indigenous leader Professor Mick Dodson AM (pictured) has been named Australian of the Year 2009. Dodson was presented with the prestigious award by the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, at a ceremony on … [Read more...]

State and Territory award announcements are now complete and recipients are listed below. These recipients are now finalists in the national awards. Recipients of Australian of the Year 2009, Senior … [Read more...]

Outgoing Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan has called on the Federal Government to be more flexible with drought assistance programs to prevent Australian farming families falling through the … [Read more...]

One hundred and fifty citizens from around the country will participate in a first-ever Citizen’s Parliament, sitting in Old Parliament House in Canberra between February 6 and 9, 2009. “There’s no … [Read more...]

According to a leading market research company, a growing number of large brand advertisers are embracing online advertising for its ability to achieve precise targeting, measurable ROI over … [Read more...]

The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) National Talent Identification and Development (NTID) program and Cycling Australia (CA) is seeking women to compete in time trial road cycling for Australia … [Read more...]

Central Queensland University will roll out a special higher education program designed for employees and contractors in mining, retail and other sectors affected by thousands of job cuts announced … [Read more...]

Australian Lychees are summer's guilt-free favourite, packed with health and nutritional benefits. One portion of seven lychees, contains as much vitamin C as a small orange – providing over 100% of … [Read more...]

Preparation time: 12 minutes Cooking time: 15-18 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cups shredded coconut 2 egg whites 1/3 cup plain flour 1/3 cup caster sugar 300g sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla … [Read more...]

Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon peanut oil 800g lamb backstrap, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 small onion, cut into wedges 275g … [Read more...]

The Insurance Council of Australia, together with its Members, is looking for creative ideas which demonstrate measures or concepts that improve an individual’s, business’ or community’s ability to … [Read more...]

Clubs Australia says it will use the Productivity Commission’s now underway inquiry into gambling to call for local internet gambling companies to be subject to the same laws required of clubs, pubs … [Read more...]

With the 2009 school year just around the corner, dietitians are calling on parents to pack ‘litter-free’ lunches to both keep their kids healthy, and help the environment. Dietitians Association of … [Read more...]

Seal Shield is launching the new SILVER SURF™ family of waterproof, wireless keyboards and mice. Seal Shield claims their products are the world's first wireless keyboards and mice that are fully … [Read more...]

Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis and HUSTLER magazine publisher Larry Flynt are petitioning the newly convened 111th Congress to provide a financial bailout for the adult entertainment industry along … [Read more...]

Australian parents are lobbying the hospitality industry for healthier children’s food and drink options at restaurants, entertainment and sport venues as part of the ‘Healthy Menus, Healthy Venues’ … [Read more...]

After another party organised on MySpace got out of hand in Melbourne on Friday night, MySpace has issued a statement to the media advising teenagers that using MySpace or any other social networking … [Read more...]

This weekend marks the end of an era for one of Australia’s iconic landmarks when the Rees Government will officially close all cash toll booths on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Toll workers will … [Read more...]

New research commissioned by dental payment plan provider, Denplan, has revealed that the Tooth Fairy is likely to become known as a miser this year as the amounts she leaves under pillows are … [Read more...]

Sydney Harbour has gone from being a rubbish dump to a global icon because of the influence of Sydneysiders, who first took a stand on January 8, 1989 when the first ever community clean up took … [Read more...]

The new bi-monthly magazine BBC Australian Good Food proves that eating well doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, with 30 great meals for under $5 per serve. The rising cost of a weekly shop is … [Read more...]

A spate of recent drowning deaths in NSW has prompted an urgent holiday reminder to families about the importance of supervising children in the water at all times, regardless of whether they are … [Read more...]

The RSPCA is presenting a January a school holiday program for kid’s aged 10 – 14 years at the RSPCA (Victoria) Burwood East. RSPCA Acting Education Manager Sally Meakin said, “Why not come and get … [Read more...]

Spice up the traditional Aussie summer BBQ with this fresh and easy recipe from Bakers Delight. Gourmet BBQ burgers complimented by some summer greens and fresh baked French Rolls, this simple recipe … [Read more...]

The RSPCA is once again urging cat owners to desex their pets after being inundated with kittens in recent weeks. RSPCA’s Sydney shelter at Yagoona is near capacity and is finding it difficult to … [Read more...]

JWT, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world, today released its list of 90 things to watch in 2009. "Our list points to the broader trends we're seeing, showing the ways in which these … [Read more...]

The annual Hot & Not List of market researcher Klaus van den Berg has been released. Since the early 1990s Van den Berg has been studying consumers, costumers, trendsetters and stakeholders for … [Read more...]

According to a study by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and Griffith University, Governments should reduce reliance on disclosure of credit-contract terms as a means of protecting consumers who borrow … [Read more...]

On 1 January 2009 South Australia begins phasing in its ban on plastic bags. Plastic bags can still be provided in SA, but all retailers must provide alternatives and display signs informing customers … [Read more...]

Victorian households will start paying an average of 9.3 per cent more for their electricity from Thursday, January 1 – the day electricity pricing deregulation is introduced to the state. The result … [Read more...]

Qantas announced yesterday it would remove its domestic fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Thursday 1 January 2009. Executive General Manager, Mr John Borghetti, said the airline had … [Read more...]