Australian Women Online

Cookbook Review: The Sweet Life by Kate Bracks

Tania McCartney — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:26 +0000

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Being the consummate sweet tooth, it didn’t take much to convince me to dive into Kate Bracks’ new book – The Sweet Life – a collection of divine temptations from Australia’s 2011 MasterChef winner. Mother to three young children, Kate lives in Orange, New South Wales, where she is...Read More

Book Review: Am I Black Enough for You?

Tania McCartney — Sun, 13 May 2012 23:45:15 +0000

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Having watched the irrepressible Anita Heiss navigate the social media arena with pomp, opinion and savvy this past 18 months, I grew increasingly intrigued over her (at the time) upcoming memoir release, with its though-provoking title – Am I Black Enough for You? Absolutely admire a woman of her...Read More

Lamenting lost opportunities in Federal Budget 2012

Emma Davidson — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:34:55 +0000

This year’s Federal Budget included increases to the tax free threshold and superannuation changes that will make a real difference for women in low paid work. But in a time of global economic uncertainty, the Government missed an important opportunity to drive dollars towards programs that could safeguard Australian households from violence, poverty, and homelessness....Read More

Software patents forum

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:55:23 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Software patents forum Tuesday 08 May 2012 Registrations are now open to attend IP Australia’s forum on software patents. The event provides an opportunity for businesses to learn about the patents system and to network with IP professionals and representatives. The event includes: a series of...Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution for WA businesses

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:53:27 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Alternative Dispute Resolution for WA businesses Monday 07 May 2012 Businesses in Western Australia (WA) now have access to an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service provided by the WA Small Business Development Corporation. The ADR provides a low-cost means of resolving business-to-business and business-to-government disputes without...Read More

IP Australia eServices launched

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:49:53 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au IP Australia eServices launched Tuesday 01 May 2012 IP Australia has launched eServices; its secure online transaction portal that makes it easier for you to renew your intellectual property (IP) rights and pay for the registration of trade marks. Registering for eServices allows you to access...Read More

Workforce education news (WEN)

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:47:34 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Workforce education news (WEN) Friday 27 April 2012 The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) publishes a workforce education newsletter (WEN) for employers and professional associations to provide updates about taxation and superannuation entitlements and obligations that may affect you or your employees. The free newsletter provides information...Read More

Celebrating one million business planning downloads

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:45:29 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Celebrating one million business planning downloads Monday 23 April 2012 The team at business.gov.au is celebrating one million downloads of its business planning resources. The major milestone shows that small businesses in Australia are making good use of the free tools and information available. The business...Read More

BAS, PAYG, GST and Super contributions due soon

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:43:17 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au BAS, PAYG, GST and Super contributions due soon Wednesday 18 April 2012 Remember that your quarterly business activity statement (BAS), Pay As You Go (PAYG) tax installment, Goods and Services Tax (GST) installment and employee super contributions are due soon. Lodgment and payment of Quarter 3...Read More

Digital Enterprise Program

business.gov.au — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:41:01 +0000

This information is brought to you by business.gov.au Digital Enterprise Program Monday 16 April 2012 Round 3 applications are now open for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s (DBCDE’s) Digital Enterprise Program. Invitations are open to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) among the 40 communities around Australia who are the first...Read More