The toxic combination of poor social policies, unfair economic arrangements and bad politics means that a majority of people in the world do not enjoy good health, according to a new report being released today. The International Commission on the Social Determinants of Health has basically found that being poor can make you sick, no…Read More
States can do better in attracting decent jobs
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August 28, 2008 By
State and territory governments need to have greater accountability when it comes to offering investment incentives to employers, says experts at Melbourne Law School’s Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law. Dr John Howe says that while it is common practice for Australia’s State and Territory governments to offer investment incentives as a means of…Read More
First Regional University for Women in Asia
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August 28, 2008 By
The Asian University for Women (AUW) is being established as a leading institution of higher learning for women from across Asia. Located in Chittagong, Bangladesh and master-planned by the renowned architect Moshe Safdie on a 100+ acre campus site donated by the Government of Bangladesh, the University aims to be the first of its kind:…Read More
Women in Advertising – Bec Brideson
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August 27, 2008 By
In a continent where women buy or influence 80% of consumer purchases but female Creative Directors make up just 6% of the industry, Bec Brideson (pictured) has successfully led two of Australia’s advertising agency hot shops in that role. Now at the age of 37, Bec runs her own advertising agency, VENUS Advertising. Bec spent…Read More
The Herb of the Month is Ginger
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August 27, 2008 By
Ginger’s sweet warm taste has been appreciated for centuries. The benefits of ginger were referred to extensively by Confucius and it is among the oldest spices known to Europeans. With its sharp yet subtle flavour, ginger is popular in a huge variety of stir-fry and curry dishes and is also used in marinades and chutneys.…Read More
Get Optimum Fuel Efficiency out of your car
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August 27, 2008 By
There is a standard list of things every driver should do in an effort to improve fuel efficiency. Saving on petrol is not just in the type of car you own, but in how you drive it and how you maintain it. For starters, your driving habits need to change to save on petrol. Think…Read More
Young girls growing up too fast
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August 26, 2008 By
In a world where Britney, Paris and Lindsay are fashionable role models and marketing campaigns promote revealing clothing and make-up for pre-teens, Australian parents are worried that their daughters are aspiring to grow old before their time. According to a recent Newspoll survey¹, parents reveal that they think young girls today lack values, watch too…Read More
Equal Pay Day
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August 26, 2008 By
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) has named August 27 Equal Pay Day and is calling on employers to conduct a pay audit in their workplace. With women earning just 84 cents in the male dollar, women effectively have to work longer to earn the same money as a man. To…Read More
Heading to London? Save on London Tourist Attractions
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August 25, 2008 By
56 London Attractions – 1 Ticket: The London Pass The London Pass is a sightseeing card which gives holders FREE ENTRY to over 55 sights and tourist attractions in London. Customers simply pay the one off price for the London Pass of their choice (there are 4 durations to choose from) and then can enter…Read More
The National Library celebrates 40 years by the lake
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August 25, 2008 By
The National Library of Australia celebrates the 40th anniversary of the opening of its iconic building with a series of special events today, Monday 25 August. With its elegant classical lines, the building is a tribute to the vision of architects Bunning and Madden and includes important contributions from renowned artists Henry Moore, Tom Bass…Read More
