International Women’s Day- Where Did It Start?

International Women’s Day is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social – while calling for gender equality. It has been observed since the early 1900s and is now recognised each year on March 8. Is is not […]

SheViews – Australian Swimming Championships

Just when you thought big sporting events would take a back seat after the Winter Olympics, today, the Australian Swimming Championships begin on the Gold Coast to determine our swimming team for the Commonwealth Games. And Channel 7 will tonight begin screening […]

Daily News Roundup

Wednesday, February 28 More than 4 million Australian cars are set to be hit by one the largest recalls in the country’s history. The Federal Government is today expected to announce the compulsory recall of cars affected by the defective Takata airbags. […]

#SheInspires Meredith East-Powell

176 million women worldwide suffer with endometriosis, a debilitating condition that affects all aspects of a woman’s life. With no known cure, more awareness needs to be made, the Australian Government took a step last year creating a national action plan for […]

SheViews – Medicine Woman

If you are looking for something different to watch on TV tonight you can again turn to the kings of documentaries SBS at 7.30 and watch another in their latest series of Who Do You Think You Are? The subject?  Jane Seymour, […]

Daily News Roundup

Tuesday, February 27 Russia has ordered a daily five-hour “pause” in the bombing of the rebel-held Syrian region of Eastern Ghouta, ABC Radio reports . The ceasefire between 9:00am and 2:00pm will allow wounded civilians to leave through a “humanitarian corridor” from […]

Checkout Thief

A German man has been fined 208,000 euros ($326,000) for cheating at a supermarket self-service checkout, according to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald. Munich’s district court convicted the 58-year-old businessman of theft for trying to pass off 47 euros worth […]

UK Bosses’ Archaic Views On Pregnant Women

The attitudes of most British bosses towards pregnant women and mothers remain stuck in the dark ages, and lag decades behind the country’s law, Britain’s equality watchdog says. Reuters news agency reports a survey of 1,106 senior decision-makers in business found nearly […]

Exotic Beauty Trends From Around The World

If you’re looking to diversify your beauty routine, then give these products a whirl. Celebrated among the beauty industry as either one’s to watch or already certified as beauty favourites, these products hailing from all different countries are making their mark. Deluxe […]

Ants Rescue Fallen Comrades

Ants rescue fallen comrades from the battlefield for emergency treatment A special species on ant in Africa saves its battle scarred comrades and carries them back to the nest for medical treatment, boosting survival rates. Researchers have confirmed that if cared for […]

Introducing Margo Restaurant and Bar

Situated on Given Terrace in Paddington, meet the latest in French cuisine hitting the streets of Brisbane, Margo Restaurant & Bar. Margo Restaurant & Bar introduced itself to Brisbane with an intimate tasting session, serving its finest French and Australian wine. With […]

Daily News Roundup

Always a state of extremes, Queensland’s gone from heatwave to doona-grabbing weather in only a matter of days, the ABC reports.Heavy rain is now causing havoc along much of the state’s coastline, with a month’s worth of rain heading for parts of the south-east in coming […]

Escape To Greece!

Topdeck Travel have just released findings from their annual Travel Survey, revealing that GREECE is the number one travel destination for Australians, as well as the number one bucket list destination for travellers globally. The land of delicious food, white sandy beaches […]

News Round Up

Queen Elizabeth Shows Up At London Fashion Week Sitting next to another fashion queen, Anna Wintour in the front row of British designer Richard Quinn’s show, Queen Elizabeth was a welcome surprise. With guests not quite sure of what to make of […]

A New Dinner Party Conversation to Consider

Politics and religion have long been banned at many dinner parties along with the guilt or innocence of Lindy Chamberlain and more recently whether Barnaby Joyce was a good or bad guy. There are some subjects guests will never agree on, with a […]

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