Australian Women Online

Is it wise to Buy Property with Family and Friends?

Australian Women Online — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:41:59 +0000

If you don’t have a large deposit, buying with family or friends could be an attractive option to tackle the cost of home ownership and help you get into the property market. Co-ownership allows you to combine your earning capacity to borrow more and you’ll only need to pay a portion of the deposit and [...]

Aussie Mum’s Amazing 100kg Weight Loss

Australian Women Online — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:49:55 +0000

37 year old Shari Ware is half the woman she use to be after losing a staggering 100kgs. “I feel like Superwoman!” said Shari Ware, after losing the weight. Shari now believes she can do anything after shedding more than half her original body weight with the help of The Biggest Loser Club, one of [...]

Amazing people I have met while travelling

Julie Paterson — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:50:20 +0000

One of the things I love most about travel is the interesting people you meet along the way. People who inspire you by their character, their way of life, their determination against the odds, their attitudes and outlooks. These people leave an indelible mark on your being, that you carry with you forever. If you [...]

One Woman’s Journey from Heart Surgery to World Champion

Australian Women Online — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:10:15 +0000

Seven years ago Michelle Nazaroff underwent life saving open heart surgery. During her recovery she achieved extraordinary results in her body, mind and spirit. Today, Michelle’s passion is to educate, motivate and inspire others to ‘Get Fit from Within’ and become a living testament of health and vitality. Michelle was born with aortic stenosis (abnormal [...]

New Research shows Weight Watchers Approach Five Times More Effective than DIY Dieting

Australian Women Online — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:12:24 +0000

One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Weight Watchers is a mistaken belief that the commercial weight loss program can offer no scientific evidence as proof the Weight Watchers approach actually works. But new research presented this week at the European Congress of Obesity in Liverpool, reveals that participants in Weight Watchers lose five times [...]

Things to tell your daughter or ask your mother about women’s health

Australian Women Online — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:24:08 +0000

As a woman, knowing some key things about your mother’s life journey can give you an idea of what to expect and what to keep an eye on. Some important questions to ask her are: “When did your periods start?” Girls in Australia mostly start their menstrual periods at around 12-13 years old, but if [...]

Pioneering Study on Ginseng for Lung Disease needs volunteers

Johannah Shergis — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:39:25 +0000

If you or someone you know is an ex-smoker aged between 40 and 80 who suffers from shortness of breath and chronic cough, participation in a pioneering study on ginseng for lung disease could provide some relief from symptoms. For over 2000 years Chinese herbs have been used to treat disease. Researchers at RMIT University [...]

Women ‘Stressed Out’ about Money and its affecting our health

Deborah Robinson, Editor — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:42:56 +0000

With the cost of living rising to unprecedented levels and our two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, appearing in the top five most expensive cities to live in the world, is it any wonder Australians are ‘stressing out’ about money in 2013. While both men and women are increasingly worried their financial situation, according to [...]

From Bombs and Bullets to Australia’s Mother of the Year 2013

Australian Women Online — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:51:25 +0000

Bosnia War survivor and small business owner, Hasiba Cesko from South Australia, has been named Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year 2013. Hasiba Cesko has led a remarkable life. Born in Bosnia, she had her first child when she was just 19-years old. Four years later, she gave birth to her second child in the [...]

Motherhood makes women better at work

Australian Women Online — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:03:04 +0000

Gillian Franklin, the Managing Director of Australia’s largest cosmetic company, The Heat Group, says when making hiring decisions, businesses should consider the highly developed skill sets of working mothers, including multi-tasking, people management, collaboration, and delegation. The Heat Group is the exclusive Australian distributor of Max Factor, COVERGIRL, Bourjois, essence and Jeanne Arthes fragrances, the [...]