Launch of Small Business September 2010

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NSW Small Business Minister, Frank Terenzini, has joined David Koch for the official launch of Small Business September 2010. Now in its 11th year, Small Business September features an events program that offers a wide selection of informative workshops, seminars and webinars addressing a variety issues relevant to the small business sector. Small Business September [...]

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Because I am a Girl I can Change the World!

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What was the biggest challenge you faced as a girl? Perhaps like me you had health issues, or maybe a learning disability, or you were bullied at school. Maybe you came from an economically disadvantaged background, a broken home, or a dysfunctional family. Or maybe, your biggest challenge was negotiating your way through high school. [...]

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Oprah’s organising guru returning to Australia in September

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Oprah Winfrey’s organising guru and best selling author Peter Walsh, will be returning to Australia next month for Dymo National Organising Week from 6th to 12th September 2010. Best known for his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Australian born expert organiser, has built a successful business and television career out of educating people [...]

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10 Good Reasons to Get on your Bike this Spring

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According to Bicycle Victoria, recreational bike riding is one of the top ten physical activities in Australia. Australian and international studies also show that regular bicycle riding will reduce your chance of dying early from chronic diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes. In addition to the health benefits, bike riding has become [...]

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Branson takes on the Aussie banks

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Last month Sir Richard Branson launched Virgin Money’s new range of banking products which he hopes will shift the balance of power away from Australia’s four big banks. Virgin Money’s new products include: The Virgin Flyer Credit Card; The Virgin No Annual Fee Credit Card; and The Virgin Saver. Speaking in Sydney on 27th July, [...]

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Hugh Jackman plants Seeds of Hope in the developing world

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Australian born actor and all-round good guy, Hugh Jackman will appear in a new documentary, Seeds of Hope, which will air in Australia on Channel Nine on Sunday, 19th September 2010 at 4pm. The documentary, which will coincide with the launch of World Vision’s new economic development program, SEE Solutions, follows Hugh’s journey to Ethiopia [...]

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Painkillers cause more Headaches for Consumers

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The consumer group CHOICE tell us that taking more than 10 to 15 painkillers a month can actually make headaches worse. CHOICE has also questioned claims by drug manufacturers that some over-the-counter analgesic medications can target different parts of the body. Whilst over-the-counter analgesic medications such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen can provide temporary relief [...]

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Trinny and Susannah to makeover Australia again

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Trinny & Susannah have confirmed they will be returning to Australia this spring for another national tour of Westfield shopping centres, where they’ll be dispensing their own unique brand of fashion therapy to those brave enough to grace the catwalk in front of a live audience. The popular English duo will also be filming a [...]

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Designers for Daffodil Day 2010

Designers for Daffodil Day 2010

To encourage Australia to get behind Daffodil Day on Friday 27 August 2010, eight of Australia’s favourite fashion designers have created a Daffodil Day inspired fashion piece. Designers include Akira Isogawa, Arthur Galan, Bettina Liano, Camilla Franks, Gail Elliot, JASONGRECH, Jayson Brunsdon and Rachel Gilbert. Throughout August, people can vote for their favorite Designers For [...]

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Is sex appeal as important as brains in the workplace?

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Dr Catherine Hakim from the London School of Economics, caused quite a stir recently when she presented a new theory of Erotic Capital in the European Sociological Review. According to Hakim, who is an outspoken critic of feminist theory, the six elements of erotic capital: beauty, sexual attractiveness, social skills, liveliness, presentation, and sexuality, have [...]

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