With the Vancouver Winter Olympics inspiring many to take up snow sports, participants need to be aware of injury risks when participating in winter sports such as Cross-Country Skiing, Downhill … [Read more...]
Women warned against taking aspirin for breast cancer
Recent research from the US suggests women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer may benefit from taking aspirin. But the National Prescribing Service (NPS) in Australia is warning people to … [Read more...]
Clean Up Australia Day celebrates 20 years in 2010
2010 marks 20 years since Ian Kiernan AO launched Clean Up Australia Day nationwide, urging people to make a difference by cleaning up their local areas for a couple of hours. Since then, Ian's simple … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Chase by Samantha Brett
The Chase is a fast paced, entertaining book, which purports to tell you ‘Everything you need to know about men, dating and sex,’ from ‘Australia’s Number 1 sex, dating and relationships columnist,’ … [Read more...]
Some Girls Do: Australian women writers share the story of their teenage years
Your teenage years are a roller coaster ride of hormones and uncertainty - a time when you know everything and nothing; a time when you are waiting for life to begin. The 51 short pieces in Some Girls … [Read more...]
Tiger could be finally out of the Woods after Apology
Results from a media study among 1,090 Americans revealed that 60 percent indicated that Tiger Woods' apology was sincere after viewing a video clip from his most recent press conference in the … [Read more...]
Next Generation of Hospitality and Tourism Managers
With 335,000 job opportunities forecast over the next three years*, the Australian tourism and hospitality industry is set to make a come back in 2010. However, job seekers should take note, the … [Read more...]
Australia’s first Branded Fashion Degree
The Billy Blue College of Design in Australia will offer one of the world's first Branded Fashion courses in 2010. Branded fashion is a huge growth area that requires talented designers to generate … [Read more...]
Microhoo: Microsoft given greenlight to purchase Yahoo Search
Microsoft's plans to buy Yahoo's internet search and search advertising businesses have been cleared by both European and US regulators. This will mean Bing powers the natural search results for … [Read more...]
Extension of Do Not Call Register to negatively impact small business
An extension of the Do Not Call Register to include all Australian businesses' phone and fax numbers will place a significant financial strain on Australia's small businesses according to new … [Read more...]
New website aimed at increasing internet safety for children
Australian families will be better prepared to protect children from online sex offenders, cyber bullies and scammers with the national rollout of the school-based cyber safety program – ThinkUKnow – … [Read more...]
To Stay Safe Online just remember the acronym I-CURRB
To keep your child safe online the Australian Federal Police and Microsoft Australia advises parents to remember the acronym I-CURRB: Investigate what your child is doing online. Communicate with … [Read more...]
Olive Oil can prevent blindness in old age
Some good news today for people who enjoy a Mediterranean style diet. A Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) study has found that people who eat at least 100 mls, about seven tablespoons, of … [Read more...]
Over a million cases of household property damage in Australia
Australian households experienced approximately 1.6 million incidents of malicious property damage according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS Crime … [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...]
Jean Kittson tackles her most important role to date
Jean Kittson (pictured) is one of Australia’s best known and most popular comedians. She's made us laugh on the Big Gig, Kittson Fahey, Let The Blood Run Free, Good News Week, Flat Chat, Glasshouse, … [Read more...]
My Business took me to the Oscars
When former school teacher Sharon Thurin (pictured with Jai Rodriguez) created Slim Secrets, she had no idea the company she started would one day take her all the way to the Academy Awards in Los … [Read more...]
Call for Health Ministers to Regulate Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Who could forget the tragic story of Rebekah Lawrence, the Sydney woman who jumped to her death during a psychotic episode triggered by her participation in a self-development course run by … [Read more...]
The 15 Most Common Mistakes that Ruin Romance
It's Valentines Day again and many singles are feeling the pinch of loneliness and wondering: How did I get here? As a single 40 year old woman, I can tell you exactly how I got here and why I'm … [Read more...]
Symptoms and Risk Factors of Ovarian Cancer
February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and while ovarian cancer is not as common as other cancers, it is important that women be aware of this disease so they can identify the early warning … [Read more...]
Fall Back in Love with Your Job
The word ‘love’ is not a word most of us associate with ‘work’, as work is about function, purpose and necessity, while love is a blissful emotion associated with immense happiness. But like the … [Read more...]
Travel Special: Top 10 Things to do in London
For as long as I can remember I've wanted to tour the United Kingdom. Like many Australians, the roots of my family tree lie in Great Britain. My maternal grandfather was born in Yorkshire and my … [Read more...]
Courageous Business Coach Loses her Hearing but Keeps on Working
Imagine waking up one morning unable to hear anything but the sound of ringing in your ears. For starters, most of us would probably take the day off work to consult a doctor. But for dedicated … [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...]
Five steps to a happier career in 2010
As those who struggled in 2009 emerge from the doom and gloom of the global financial crisis, the Christmas period proved to be the perfect solution to shake off the negativity of the past 12 … [Read more...]
Book of the Month: The Women in Black by Madeleine St John
Our Book of the Month for February 2010 is 'The Women in Black' by Madeleine St John. Join our Book Club moderator, Barbara Sungaila, when we discuss this book at the Book Club forum at AWO Connect, … [Read more...]
Free Recruitment Services and Advice for your business
Are you looking to hire new staff in 2010? You can access free recruitment services and advice to help you find the right staff for your business. Job Services Australia providers are located in more … [Read more...]
UNIFEM Launches Appeal to Help the Women of Haiti
UNIFEM is working to raise 2 million dollars to rebuild women’s shelters and expand emergency services for women and their families in Haiti. Imagine you’re a victim of domestic violence in Haiti and … [Read more...]
House prices in Australia record strongest growth since 2003
After a sluggish start to the year, 2009 ended with the strongest annual house price growth since 2003, according to Australian Property Monitors’ Quarterly Housing report. For the December quarter … [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...]
My School website crashes due to high demand
My School, the Federal Government's controversial new website that effectively ranks 10,000 Australian schools, crashed this morning due to higher than expected demand from parents. A spokesperson … [Read more...]
Free eBook: 7 Steps to a Sexy Mummy Body
As the mother of 3 young children, fitness expert Mireille Ryan says she knows how hard it is to get back in shape after having kids and how difficult it is to find time to take care of yourself. It … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Cope with Rising Interest Rates
Kristy Sheppard from Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice urges borrowers to prepare now to cope with inevitable interest rate rises. With much talk around further … [Read more...]
Australian of the Year Saved My Son
As the parent of a young person who has suffered from a mood disorder for many years, I was delighted when I heard that Professor Patrick McGorry (pictured), had been named Australian of the Year for … [Read more...]
Professor Patrick McGorry named Australian of the Year 2010
Victorian youth mental health expert Professor Patrick McGorry (pictured), has been named Australian of the Year for 2010. Professor McGorry was presented with the award by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd … [Read more...]
The Value of Pictures on your website
A single picture can already express so many things. We all know this for a fact. As seen in the various forms of media especially in newspapers and magazines, a picture adds beauty to just plain … [Read more...]
How Email Autoresponders can help streamline your Business
Autoresponders are perfect tools for busy business people. In fact, set them up correctly and autoresponders can help you reply to your huge volume of email without even touching your computer. What … [Read more...]
Top 10 Trends of the New Decade
As we move into the second decade of the 21st Century, Social Researcher and Futurist Mark McCrindle outlines 10 key trends that will define this next decade. 1. The Rise and Rise of Australia’s … [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...]
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