Doritos has recruited award-winning Australian film maker Elissa Down (pictured) to lead the judging panel in a competition to create the next Doritos television commercial. The You Make It, We Play … [Read more...]
It Keeps Me Sane – What Craftmaking Means to Women
Victoria University researchers have explored why busy, contemporary women pursue home-based craft-making as part of a unique project, ‘The Everyday Creativity of Women Craftmakers’. Dr Enza Gandolfo … [Read more...]
Take part in the official International Women’s Day Expo in Perth
Here’s a chance to be part of the official International Women’s Day host celebrations at Central TAFE, East Perth. In an unprecedented move, the Office of Women’s Policy is gathering expressions of … [Read more...]
ASCA Launches Confronting Ad Campaign
Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA) has launched a national advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the devastating long-term impacts of child abuse on well over 2 million adult survivors and a … [Read more...]
Natalie Imbruglia Visits Romania for WSPA
Romania is home to some of Europe's most neglected bears, held captive in appalling conditions for the sake of tourist entertainment. Singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia (pictured) travelled to … [Read more...]
Marriage and Relationships in 21st Century Australia
Social researcher Mark McCrindle gives a statistical analysis of Australian marriage and relationships in the new millennium. MARRIAGES ARE UP The number of marriages registered in 2007 (116,322) was … [Read more...]
Women in the Workforce Link Cosmetic Surgery to Success
Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic medical procedures to give them a … [Read more...]
Victorian Bushfires – thoughts from abroad
Have Your Say on the Victorian Bushfires in the AWO Discussion Forums I have lived in Greece for nearly thirty years, but am still irrevocably, unrepentantly Australian: just ask my three sons. So I … [Read more...]
Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
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...]
Top MySpace Cyber Bullying Safety Tips
MySpace Australia has launched new cyber bullying safety tips and announced a partnership with Girlfriend Magazine and Boost Mobile to promote a new online ‘Code of Conduct: ‘Untag, Block, Delete’’ to … [Read more...]
To Hellas and Back: My Modern-day Greek Tragedy by Lana Penrose
To Hellas and Back is the true story of one woman's four year Greek Odyssey for love. Lana Penrose subtitled her book, 'My modern-day Greek tragedy', but it soon becomes clear to the reader that … [Read more...]
New hope through rehab given to people with spinal cord injuries
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...]
Parents and teachers warned of back-to-school asthma spike
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...]
Lisa Heidke delivers MummyLit at its best with Lucy Springer
Book of the Month: February 2009 The public's appetite for ChicLit may have peaked somewhere around 2004, but the genre that gave us the flawed but much loved heroine of the 1990's, continues to … [Read more...]
Nominations are now open for World Environment Day Awards
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...]
New Australian study: ovarian cancer not a silent killer
Ovarian cancer has often been referred to as a ‘silent killer’, but new preliminary findings from an Australian study show the disease is in fact not silent – these latest data show most women (83 per … [Read more...]
Motown celebrates its 50th Anniversary
No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture. With more than 180 No. 1 hit songs worldwide and counting, that … [Read more...]
Competition is launched to find closet collectors to star in a new film
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...]
Free legal resource on domestic violence at your local library
The State Library of NSW has just released the latest edition of its popular plain-English legal resource magazine, Hot Topics, available now at all NSW public libraries. People living interstate can … [Read more...]
Childhood obesity and abuse
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...]
Australians look to upskill for job security in economic downturn
More than half of Australians (54%) are worried about their job security in 2009, with more than one in three planning to further their skills and qualifications to make themselves more … [Read more...]
Melbourne’s Chinatown Set to Celebrate Year of the Ox
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...]
Chinese New Year Festival Twilight Parade to light up Sydney
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...]
Faustina Fuzzy Agolley talks about her career in music television
Australian TV presenter Faustina ‘Fuzzy’ Agolley (pictured) from Video Hits has a day job any music fan would envy. Recently she agreed to mentor the winner of the HP Go Live Reporter competition … [Read more...]
Ground Breaking Report Measures Cost of Conflict in the Middle East
The opportunity cost of conflicts in the Middle East since 1991 is 12 trillion dollars, says a new research report on the Cost of Conflict in the Middle East by Strategic Foresight Group, a leading … [Read more...]
Sue Ismiel and her daughters to remain at the helm of Nads Hair Removal
Sue Ismiel created the original Nads Hair Removal gel from natural ingredients she found in her own kitchen. Prior to launching Nads Hair Removal in Australia, Sue worked as a receptionist and then as … [Read more...]
Professor Michael Dodson named Australian of the Year 2009
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...]
Australian of the Year finalists for 2009
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
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...]
Travel Solo But Not Necessarily Alone
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...]
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