If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is launching its 2014 permanent firefighter recruitment drive on Thursday, 30th January. Currently only 4% of … [Read more...]
Am I Worried, or is this Anxiety?
Everyone worries and has anxious feelings at some time in their life. How do you know what is worry or anxiety, and when it is a problem? And how do you learn how to manage anxieties in order to … [Read more...]
The Business Venture Generating Six Figure Incomes for Women
Everyday Australian women are taking business into their own hands, surviving the economic downturn, earning six figure salaries and redefining their professional independence as part of an industry … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Screening could be doing more harm than good
This week's Health Report on Radio National uncovered evidence which suggests Australia's national program for the early detection of breast cancer is over-diagnosing the disease, subjecting healthy … [Read more...]
Five Potential Health Benefits of Aromatherapy
By Janet Hall-Frith, an independent business owner with The Body Shop At Home™ Aromatherapy can have a number of benefits, both physically and emotionally; it is a therapy that treats the mind, body … [Read more...]
Two Delicious Recipes from Head Chef Simon Ward
Simon Ward (pictured) is the head-chef and part-owner of Fitzroy's newest food institution, Hammer & Tong. As the culinary mastermind at some of Melbourne's finest restaurants including Vue de Monde … [Read more...]
Recipe for Lamb Ribs
Ingredients: Two racks of lamb ribs 2 tblsp dried rosemary 2 clove garlic crushed ½ cup (125ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch of mint Salad: 1 cup (250g) of ricotta cheese 1 preserved lemon 1 large … [Read more...]
What I’ve Learned in 30 years of Running a Business
Ros Moriarty (pictured) is the Managing Director of the Jumbana Group, a leading indigenous art, strategy and communications company which is famously responsible for conceptualising Aboriginal art on … [Read more...]
Bloggers could be fined for posting online product reviews
Bloggers in Australia who accept cash or freebies for posting positive product reviews on their website, could be risking more than just their reputation with readers. New guidelines for online … [Read more...]
Proof you can’t believe the nutritional panels on food labelling
Recent testing of the most popular pizza products in Australia may have consumers wondering whether we really can trust the information printed on nutritional panels. Laboratory analysis of takeaway … [Read more...]
Alfresco Eating: Create the Best Outdoor Dining Experience for Your Date
Nearly 70% of Aussies live within an hour of the coastline, making the outdoors an integral part of the summer experience. There is nothing more romantic for a date than taking advantage of the … [Read more...]
Beating the Back to Work Blues
For many the Christmas holidays came to an abrupt end on Monday morning when we had to reluctantly drag ourselves out of bed and back to work. It's now Wednesday and if you're anything like me, … [Read more...]
The Three Diets to Avoid in 2014
The three worst diets as voted by Australia’s nutrition experts are: the Lemon Detox Diet, SkinnyMe tea, and the Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge. More than 200 Accredited Practising Dietitians took … [Read more...]
3 Simple Tips for Healthy Home Cooking
Australia’s peak nutrition body, the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), is about to launch its annual Australia’s Healthy Weight Week campaign (17-23 February), which focuses, this year, on … [Read more...]
Reduce your Risk of Crohn’s Disease with regular exercise
The results of a recent study¹ in the US indicates that exercising regularly can significantly reduce the risk of Crohn’s Disease. Given that Australia has one of the highest incidences of the … [Read more...]
Ten ways to get a better life balance in 2014
Is this the year you’re going to lose that extra weight, get organised or bag the career of your dreams? Yes? Then you’re going to need to get savvy and take some time to plan how you’re going to make … [Read more...]
New online tool helps consumers choose safe sunglasses
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released an online tool to help shoppers choose which pair of sunglasses are safest for their eyes. Under the Australian Consumer Law, … [Read more...]
What are Santa’s Insurance Needs?
Low-cost insurance provider Budget Direct has crunched the numbers for the big jolly guy in the red suit, to calculate how much it would cost to cover Saint Nick for Christmas. When you’re travelling … [Read more...]
An Australian Business Guide to Christmas Parties
Christmas parties are a great way to thank your staff for their hard work during the year. However it’s important to remember that while your staff may be ‘off the clock’, you’re still responsible for … [Read more...]
Fix, Defend & Create: Tips for the First Year of Homeownership
You've finally staked claim to your personal corner of the world, but as king and queen of your new castle, you are also the resident handyman, security guard, gardener, and decorator. If you are a … [Read more...]
How to Make Work Wear More Glamorous
In fashion terms, the office can be a restrictive environment, we all feel obligated to dress a certain way and to ensure we maintain a conservative appearance to represent our professional attitude … [Read more...]
Respect Trumps Harmony: 4 Tools for Building Resilient Teams
Rachael Robertson (pictured) led 18 strangers into the wilderness of Antarctica for an entire year through nine months of darkness, with no escape from the cold, howling winds or from each other. … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Start-ups by Alexandra Tselios, publisher of “The Big Smoke”
I find all facets of business fun, from the most boring and banal aspects to the high energy creative parts and I have been fortunate to have had experience of varying capacities at many different … [Read more...]
Sweat Free Make-up for Summer
Summer seems to be that time of the year when everything is planned; weddings, birthdays, Christmas parties and family functions. Add in some warmer weather and you’re looking at a possible make‐up … [Read more...]
Get Your Feet Ready for Summer
When summer rolls around, it can be a bit daunting for our feet. They have been hidden for the past four or so months, hibernating in your winter boots and thick socks. Now is the time to slip on … [Read more...]
The “Coolest Clothing Store” in South Africa goes global
Voted the “Coolest Clothing Store” in South Africa’s Sunday Times Generation Next survey, Mr Price (MRP) are now delivering a wide range of affordable fashion for women, men and kids to Australia, the … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Right Swimwear For Your Body Shape
Swimsuit season is dreaded by women all over the world. The unflattering changing room mirrors, the images of bikini-bearing supermodels and the bright shop lights that highlight every lump and bump … [Read more...]
How Women Can Get Noticed at Work
Roma Gaster, Director of The Leadership Circle, discusses the many reasons why women still struggle to get noticed by senior management. Factors like unconscious bias, women not putting themselves … [Read more...]
Tips for Surviving the Festive Season with Your Health Intact
It’s no surprise that Christmas and New Year are bad for your health – after all, most of us indulge in too much ‘holiday’ food and drink and slacken off our usual exercise routine. As well, for many … [Read more...]
Boohoo launches New Plus Size Women’s Clothing Range
We are very excited to announce the launch of the new plus size range at boohoo! Check out the beautiful range of plus size dresses, tops, skirts and more for ladies with curves. The all-new boohoo … [Read more...]
How to create a Technology Start-up
Founder of Workible, a mobile and social recruitment platform for flexible workforce industries, Fiona Anson (pictured), writes about her journey into creating a technology start-up with her business … [Read more...]
That Eighties Classic ‘Step Class’ Burns more Calories at the Gym
If your goal is to burn more calories and lose weight - than dust off your leg-warmers ladies because research from Charles Sturt University (CSU) has found that eighties classic 'step class' is the … [Read more...]
17 year old rescues girls from child sex trafficking in Thailand
Congratulations to 17 year old Kelsey Baines who raised almost $48,000 in just one night, to help rescue girls from the child sex trade in Thailand by providing them with a stable home, education, … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to Australia’s Oldest Lady who turns 112 Today!
Happy Birthday to Jane Gray, Australia's oldest lady who turns 112 today. Jane says her secret to a long life is clean living, making the most of every day and being part of a community. She also … [Read more...]
How Rules for Professional Workplace Dress Codes Have Changed
If you are too young to remember those days long ago when men went to work wearing dark suits, fedoras, white shirts and ties, all you need to do is watch a few old movies from the 1930s all the way … [Read more...]
Support for new parents is vital for better mental health
November 17-23 is Postnatal Depression Awareness Week. In the excitement following a birth, the baby often becomes the focus of attention; and the needs of new parents can be overlooked – even by … [Read more...]
Get Your Legs and Bikini Area Ready for Summer with these Top Tips
Summer means a change in wardrobe from jeans and boots, to skirts and sandals. But before you slip into that swimsuit or pretty frock, you'll want to make sure you are up-to-date with the latest … [Read more...]
Easy Relaxation Techniques for Busy Mums
Feeling stressed? Julie Walker Farrow, Independent Business Owner with The Body Shop At Home™ (pictured) has some simple techniques to help you relax. Balancing work, children and your own free time … [Read more...]
Advice for Career Mums: Juggling a career and family
Through managing a successful multi‐million dollar business and a family of three, Christine Tylee (pictured with her husband Paul) has become a master at organisation, setting goals and making time … [Read more...]
10 Best and Worst Industries for Customer Satisfaction in Australia
Fiona Adler, founder of Australia’s leading business review website 'Word of Mouth Online' (pictured), reveals the top 10 best and worst online reviewed industries in Australia for customer … [Read more...]
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