Tickets to the sixth instalment of the Harry Potter film franchise went on sale this morning for Greater Union Birch Carroll & Coyle CINE BUZZ members with record breaking results. Thousands of … [Read more...]
Australia’s Most Trust People of 2009
Pioneering burns surgeon Dr Fiona Wood has again topped the list of Australia’s 100 Most Trusted People, and we still believe in The Wiggles. New entrants into the Top Ten include Glenn McGrath, … [Read more...]
Celebrity Stylist Shares Hollywood’s Beauty Secrets with Mums
According to a recent survey by Westfield, Australian mums are amongst the most selfless when it comes to meeting their own wants and needs. The Westfield Mum Matters Survey revealed the vast … [Read more...]
Kraft Foods Announces Launch of New Vegemite and you can name it
Kraft Foods Australia/New Zealand has today announced that for the first time in 85 years, a new Vegemite will be launched. Vegemite’s new edition will be mixed with cream cheese, but the new product … [Read more...]
Knitters set world record in Sydney
Today New Idea magazine set a Guinness World Record as 256 men and women knitted simultaneously at Martin Place in Sydney this morning. “It was fantastic to see Australians of all ages, from teens to … [Read more...]
Children’s Book Editor and Author Sue Whiting
It's 10am on a Friday morning and Sue Whiting is somewhere in New York City - her guide is a young adult who has a story to tell and Sue is intrigued. As she listens to the teenager's story she hears … [Read more...]
New social networking site for the greater good
This week Worldeka officially launched www.worldeka.com, a social networking site and platform of collaboration for the greater good. Worldeka founders, brother and sister entrepreneurs Sophie and … [Read more...]
New program to guide disadvantaged children into higher education
A new University of Sydney program to encourage children from low socio-economic backgrounds to aspire to higher education from as early as primary school, was launched today by Federal Education … [Read more...]
Working mums bear the highest tax burdens
Working mothers on middle and low incomes have been helping to fund a series of tax cuts for Australia’s highest income earners, according to new research by one of the world’s leading tax … [Read more...]
Make-A-Wish Australia responds to Chaser’s skit
The Make-A-Wish Foundation says the Chaser’s skit misrepresented the motives of the children and families that apply for Wishes with the Foundation. 'The implication that sick children are … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery Continues To Impart His Pudding Wisdom
The Pudding Master Class Continues And This Month It’s An Italian Classic With A Healthy Twist - Tiramisu. Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help … [Read more...]
Microsoft to Launch New Search Engine
The launch of Bing, Microsoft’s much anticipated new search engine, was announced early this morning (AEST) by Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, at the D: All Things Digital conference in California. Set … [Read more...]
Australians believe crime is worse than it really is
The majority of Australians think crime is increasing and becoming more widespread but have confidence in the ability of police to combat crime, according to a report released yesterday by the … [Read more...]
New Legal Service for People at Risk of Homelessness
A new legal service has been established to assist people, who are in the process of having their homes repossessed. The new service will provide specialist advice and representation to help borrowers … [Read more...]
Human Rights: Tell the Government what you think
From 19 May to 26 June 2009, the Australian Government is running an online community consultation on human rights and responsibilities on the website Open Forum. The Australian Government has … [Read more...]
Westpac Women in Franchising High Tea Event
Women in Franchising (WIF) invite all franchisors and franchisees to attend the upcoming WESTPAC WIF High Tea Series. This series is an opportunity for franchisors and franchisees to get away from … [Read more...]
Franchise Woman of the Year Deb Shugg
Founding CEO of Award Bookkeeping and Franchise Woman of the Year, Deb Shugg has come along way in eleven years. A survivor of horrific child abuse, Deb has had to overcome some huge personal … [Read more...]
Healthy food wanted for Indigenous communities
A study has found Indigenous communities need access to more affordable healthy food options. According to an editorial published in the May 18 Indigenous Health issue of the Medical Journal of … [Read more...]
1 Million Women take action on climate change
A new movement of Australian women of all ages and backgrounds – from school girls to elders – will unite today to drive practical action on climate change. From 19 May 2009 the 1 Million Women … [Read more...]
Persimmon and Herb Chicken Salad
Serves: 4 Prep time: 5 min Ingredients: 2 persimmons (Fuyu variety) 4 chicken breasts, chargrilled or barbequed 1 cup flat leaf parsley leaves ½ cup mint leaves 1/3 cup toasted macadamias, roughly … [Read more...]
Freeform Custard Apple Rustic Tart
Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 – 6 custard apples 2 sheets of puff pastry cut into squares or rounds Hazelnut meal Apricot jam Icing sugar Cream … [Read more...]
Custard Apple and Passionfruit Cheese Cake
Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Crumb Crust: 1 packet gingernut biscuits ½ (half) cup finely chopped toasted macadamias 100g melted butter Filling: 250g softened light cream cheese 250g fresh firm ricotta … [Read more...]
Seven Deadly Hair Sins
After winning Best New Product at the 2009 Australian Fashion Hair Awards, Seven Day Miracle, an intense moisture masque from Australian company Original & Mineral, O&M is well placed to … [Read more...]
The Intelligent Approach to Weight Loss and Body Image
Two Launceston women, Sara Redman (pictured) and Susan Henshaw, have developed a self-paced coaching program designed to help people to feel better about their bodies. The creators of Lighten Up are … [Read more...]
Ladies, pitch your business idea to investors
Pitch Club provides aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages with the opportunity to connect with investors, business angels, venture capitalists and other entrepreneur enthusiasts. Pitch Club is a fun, … [Read more...]
Australians Prefer Paid Maternity Leave Scheme to Paid Parental Leave
In light of the Government’s recent announcement on paid maternity leave, Social Researcher Mark McCrindle has released the latest results from the McCrindle Research study into Australians’ attitudes … [Read more...]
Federal Government Announces Plans to Introduce a Paid Parental Leave Scheme
The federal government has announced that paid parental leave will be included in Tuesday’s budget, with a commencement date of 1 January 2011. Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, … [Read more...]
Government to impose tough new laws on consumer credit providers
The National Consumer Credit Protection Bill 2009 will simplify and standardise the regulation of consumer credit, which until now has been regulated under a myriad of different State and Territory … [Read more...]
Women over 60 are urged to check their hearing
With Mother’s Day approaching, Australian Hearing wants to raise awareness about the hidden disability affecting more than half of women aged over 60: hearing loss. According to Australian Hearing … [Read more...]
2009 Homemaker Survey
Pacific Magazines has unveiled insights gained from the ongoing research project - the 2009 Pacific Magazines Homemaker survey, Australia’s largest survey of homemaker trends, opinions and spending … [Read more...]
New exhibition traces the changing shape of swimwear
A new exhibition opening at the Australian National Maritime Museum before touring Australia, will show how Australian designers and swimming stars have been central figures in the evolution of the … [Read more...]
Cancer Up Close and Personal
After 30 years of marriage, Christine Lister lost her beloved husband Rex, to Melanoma (skin cancer) in the Spring of 2005. For five long years the couple had fought bravely to stay together in this … [Read more...]
Body and weight issues burden Australian women
Australian women are struggling with their weight and body image, with an RMIT University survey showing 92 per cent experience “fat days” and one in five regularly starve themselves to try and lose … [Read more...]
Women oblivious to heart disease risk
A staggering 78% of Australian women are unaware that heart disease is their number 1 killer. The high number of Australian women who are unaware of their heart disease risk is of great concern, says … [Read more...]
Stepfamilies in Australia to Celebrate National Families Week 2009
Stepfamilies Australia says National Families Week (10 -16 May 2009), is an important occasion to celebrate the many different types of families across society and acknowledge the many different … [Read more...]
Banks to increase security measures for ATMs
The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) says banks are increasing security measures on ATMs following recent attacks by criminals. Banks reported to a meeting with NSW Police and other ATM owners … [Read more...]
Images of Breastfeeding Required
Australian families are being encouraged to celebrate magic moments in breastfeeding by submitting photographs to the Australian Breastfeeding Association’s (ABA) tenth annual calendar. Calendar … [Read more...]
New Commonwealth Health Hotline for Swine Influenza
The Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing has established a new, national hotline for the public to receive health information about the outbreak overseas of Swine Flu. THE NUMBER IS 1802007 In … [Read more...]
AEC efforts underway to enrol 1.2m missing voters
Over 1.2 million Australians are missing from the electoral roll and can’t vote or have a say in federal, state and local government elections, the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) said … [Read more...]
Axle Whitehead Crowned CLEO Bachelor of the Year 2009
Axle Whitehead (pictured) has been crowned the 22nd annual CLEO Bachelor of the Year. The 28-year-old from Warrnambool in Victoria stood out from a field of sports stars, actors, environmentalists, … [Read more...]
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