Travelling alone can be daunting - in fact the very thought of perhaps not talking to anyone for a week or two can be scary!! Granted, some solitude can be beneficial, especially as you get the chance … [Read more...]
Stars Gather At Special Event In Geneva
Ronan Keating Talks & Kevin Spacey Sings! Some of the world’s top sporting and entertainment stars came together at a special event which was one of the highlights of the 19th International Fair of … [Read more...]
Costa Book Awards Category Winners Announced
The Costa Book Awards 2008 Category Winning Authors Announced In The Novel, First Novel, Biography, Poetry And Children’s Categories. Originally established in 1971 by Whitbread Plc, Costa … [Read more...]
Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery Imparts Some Pudding Wisdom
The Celebrity Chef continues this series with the new instalment of pudcasts - a Three Pudding Special! Everyone has their favourite pudding but not everyone knows how to make them! However, help … [Read more...]
What’s Hot 25 Years On
Hannah Fernando – Entertainment & News Editor gives her ‘RED HOT’ guide on what has stood the test of time a quarter of a century on. It’s 1984. Madonna’s riding high in the charts, your little … [Read more...]
Countdown to Australia’s first Citizens Parliament
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...]
Advertisers Look Online as Budgets Tighten
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...]
Australia is seeking women to race in time trial cycling at the Olympics
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...]
Fire Up the Barbie Safely this Australia Day
The Fire Protection Association Australia (FPA Australia) is urging the community to stay fire-safe during their Australia day celebrations. While it’s a long-held Aussie tradition to gather around … [Read more...]
Calculate the Costs of Running Your Car
NRMA Motoring & Services has made it easier for motorists to compare car running costs and plan budgets with the launch of its free online car operating and fuel costs calculator – located at … [Read more...]
Central Queensland University aids retrenched workers
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...]
We Are What Our Parents Ate, New Research Shows
Human cells have the ability to “remember” and replicate the effects on the body of a poor diet, providing a further clue as to why obesity and some diseases can run in families over … [Read more...]
Australian Lychees Serving Suggestions
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...]
Lychees with coconut wafters
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...]
Lamb with lychees and hoi sin
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...]
Extreme Weather Resilience Award Entries Now Open
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...]
P&O Cruises Calls for Tales from the High Seas on Arcadia
British cruise line P&O Cruises wants to hear from Australians with a story to tell about their travels onboard the historic Arcadia ships as it prepares to mark next month’s inaugural … [Read more...]
Clubs want tighter controls on Internet gambling
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...]
Litter-free lunchboxes
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...]
A Natural Solution for Head Lice
Protect your family from nits (eggs) and lice (insects) with Australia’s leading natural head lice solution NitWits and their simple and effective 2-step solution. Containing natural tea tree oil, … [Read more...]
World’s First Dishwasher Safe Wireless Keyboards and Mice
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...]
Adult Entertainment Industry asks for US Government bailout
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 demand healthy menus and healthy venues
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...]
MySpace.com tips for promoting parties safely
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...]
End of an era as Harbour Bridge goes cashless
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...]
UK Children’s Pocket Money cut as Tooth Fairy Tightens her Belt
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 sparkles after 20 years of Clean Up
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...]
Eat Well on a Budget
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...]
How You Can Get Into The Spirit Of Australia Day
This Australia Day, Monday 26 January 2009, is more than a public holiday - it’s the day we come together as a nation to celebrate Australia and being Australian. There are many ways to celebrate … [Read more...]
Holiday Water Safety Warning
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...]
Ten Tips to Beat the Baby Boomer Blues
Millions of baby boomers headed toward retirement are losing sleep at night because in most cases, they have not taken the time to plan for what's next in their lives, according to Joan … [Read more...]
Food Manufacturers Commit to Limit Advertising to Kids
Major Australian based food and beverage manufacturers have, for the first time, publicly made available company action plans which spell out in black and white how and when they will market a range … [Read more...]
RSPCA School Holiday Program
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...]
Gourmet BBQ Burger
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...]
RSPCA Shelters Inundated During Holiday ‘Kitten’ Season
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...]
Ninety Things to Watch in 2009
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...]
What’s Hot and What’s Not in 2009
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...]
How People REALLY Lost Weight and Kept It Off
Time for that resolution to lose weight again! But a recent study by the U.S. National Weight Control Registry and Curves reveals the four key lifestyle changes to make in order to lose the kilos and … [Read more...]
Call for tighter credit safeguards to protect vulnerable borrowers
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...]
SA plastic bag ban begins on January 1
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...]