Oh boy. It’s started. A sober October. My tee-total commitment to raise funds for Life Education’s invaluable initiative – Ocsober – is about to begin. Thursday, to be exact. At midnight. Well, one second past midnight if we’re getting technical. And no, I’m not getting schnookered tonight nor tomorrow night. My days of binge-drinking are…Read More
Women in Business: Keran Wicks from Network Video
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September 29, 2009 By
Keran Wicks (pictured) is the founder and Managing Director of The Network Group, a leading player in Australia’s $1 billion home entertainment industry. As the only woman in the world to run a movie rental group, Keran has spoken at international industry conferences; her unique perspectives and strong work ethic have made her a respected…Read More
Children’s Author Ingrid Jonach
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September 28, 2009 By
Oh, I love a kids’ chapter book that aims so directly at its audience, you can hear the bulls-eye thud of its literary arrow. Talented young Australian author, Ingrid Jonach (pictured), has created a warm, funny and frank character in her Frank Frankie series of books aimed at 7-12 year olds. The first in the…Read More
It’s a Sweet Life – The Ultimate Family Road Trip
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September 28, 2009 By
Goodie goodie gumdrops! Only four more sleeps and we are off on our very special road trip as part of the Renault Koleos test drive experience. For those of you who haven’t a clue what I’m rambling on about – our lucky duck nuclear unit is testing out a family-friendly Koleos for a whole month,…Read More
Do You Want Sex With That?
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September 25, 2009 By
Journalist for The Age newspaper in Melbourne, Claire Halliday (pictured), was asked to write a book on Australian’s attitudes to sex. As well as providing a fascinating look inside Australia’s sex industry and the organisations that oppose it, Do You Want Sex With That? discusses the impact of sex in the media on our society.…Read More
Having a baby and the career you want too
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September 24, 2009 By
With the announcement of paid parental leave coming into force in early 2011, Australia’s leading gender diversity expert, Maureen Frank, has released my mentor – parental leave a practical guide for employees on how to plan for, and transition back from, parental leave. Maureen has also shared with us her top tips for returning to…Read More
Singles Play Russian Roulette with Sex
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September 24, 2009 By
Aussie singles know about condoms, but when it comes to talking about birth control, they don’t raise the topic, according to research completed in July 2009, involving 1,000 women and men aged 18 to 45¹. A national Contraception, Relationships and Sexuality survey, commissioned by pharmaceutical company Schering-Plough, in association with online dating site RSVP, shows…Read More
Travel Offer: Top Museums in London
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September 24, 2009 By
By purchasing a London Pass you can experience some of the most famous places all for one set cost. Some of the top museums that are included in this offer include the Cartoon Museum and the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Cartoon Museum This highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British…Read More
Lisa Williams – Life Among the Dead
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September 24, 2009 By
Since 2006 Lisa Williams (pictured) has been hosting her own cable TV show, Life Among the Dead, which airs in Australia on W. On 14th September the popular medium and clairvoyant spoke to me by telephone from her home in England. It was the evening before my 40th birthday and I was hoping Lisa Williams…Read More
Social Networking Site for those Interested in Genealogy
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September 23, 2009 By
MyHeritage.com is a social network for families with a focus on genealogy. It’s a platform which you and your family can make a ‘home’ online; sharing a family tree, photos, video material, memories and family stories. The site allows you to invite and keep in touch with family members through its message system and family…Read More
