• Health hero honoured on White Pages

    Anna Wellings Booth OAM, an O’Connor breast cancer survivor who created a popular rowing group to help women recovering from breast cancer, has been selected to appear on the cover of this year’s Canberra White Pages® and Yellow Pages®book. Commencing distribution on 4 May 2013, this year’s Canberra White Pages® and Yellow Pages® will be distributed in a [...]

    Health hero honoured on White Pages

  • Join the Bondi Rescue guys as they Give It Up for mental health

    If you’re a fan of Bondi Rescue, you’ll no doubt have seen Rod “Kerrbox” Kerr drop the odd F-bomb or other choice swear word. He’s known for having a bit of a potty mouth, which is why it’s going to be a tough week for him during Schizophrenia Awareness Week, May 13-19. Kerrbox has joined [...]

    Join the Bondi Rescue guys as they Give It Up for mental health

  • Madman titles out on DVD

                                    Paris-Manhattan is out on DVD from Madman Entertainment.   DVD titles from Madman Entertainment By Rama Gaind   JUST LIKE A WOMAN: With strains of Thelma and Louise, directed by Oscar nominee Rachid Bouchareb,  Starring Sienna Miller (GI Joe: The [...]

    Madman titles out on DVD

  • When a community cares

    When a community cares at end of life ACT Carers and their communities are being invited to participate in new research about networks of  support when someone is dying at home. “The majority of Australians say that, given the choice, they would like to die in the comfort of home; though for many reasons very few [...]

    When a community cares

  • Winter Gemcraft and Mineral Show

    If you love sparkly gems and jewellery, collect rocks and minerals, facet or fossick, you’ll be sure to find something of interest at the Canberra Lapidary Club’s Winter Gemcraft and Mineral Show. The Show will be held in the Conference Centre Parkes Room at EPIC (Exhibition Park off the Federal Highway, Canberra) on Saturday 1 [...]

    Winter Gemcraft and Mineral Show

  • Colourful blooms at the 2013 Chiangmai Flower Festival

    Crowds surge forward to see a float festooned with flowers at the 2013 Chiangmai Flower Festival in Thailand.   Story and picture by Rama Gaind THE 2013 Chiangmai Flower Festival, in Thailand, was a robust profusion of joyous colours, attracting the masses on an annual basis.   It may often be called the ‘Rose of the [...]

    Colourful blooms at the 2013 Chiangmai Flower Festival

  • Living Below the Line

    Live Below the Line is a simple way to better understand extreme poverty, and make a real impact. From May 6th – 10th, thousands of Australians are taking the challenge to eat on $2 a day for five days – the equivalent of the extreme poverty line. It’s a worthwhile experience that gives you a window into the day-to-day [...]

    Living Below the Line

  • Canberra scientists to wow at Marine Science Forum

    Research scientists from Canberra are making a coast trip to speak at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s 5th Annual Marine Science Forum to be held over the weekend of 4th & 5th May in Eden.   Scientists from the Australian National University and Geoscience Australia will be two of the six presentations held during [...]

    Canberra scientists to wow at Marine Science Forum

  • The Spiegeltent gets Beautifully Mad

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    The Spiegeltent gets Beautifully Mad

  • Salvos Stores Salvonista Mobile Boutique!

    Salvos Stores have launched their fashion focused Salvonista campaign which will run throughout October 2012. The Salvonista Mobile Boutique will be popping up in Gungahlin Place on Saturday 20th October, 10am – 5pm. The Salvonista campaign encourages fashion savvy, budget conscious consumers to shop at their local Salvos Stores and discover affordable fashion, while helping [...]

    Salvos Stores Salvonista Mobile Boutique!

  • THE DOOR

    The Door Based on the award-winning novel of the same title by Hungarian author Magda Szabó, The Door from Director István Szabó  (The Lives Of Others) tells the story of two isolated women—each distanced from their respective worlds by vastly different circumstances—who forge an unlikely friendship over the course of their lifetimes. Set in mid-20th [...]

    THE DOOR

  • Seeking the next Australian Bestselling Author

    Do you have a message that you want to share with the world? Do you have a great concept or unique ideas for a book? Are you burning with passion for your words to bring inspiration to others? Are you looking for guidance on what to do next? There’s never been a better time to [...]

    Seeking the next Australian Bestselling Author

  • Teigan is Australia’s first winner of Bollywood Star contest

    By Rama Gaind The first Bollywood star from Australia—Teigan Lloyd-Evans, from Queensland—will be featured in a new movie by renowned Indian producer/director, Mahesh Bhatt. She still can’t believe her luck and is unable to stop fantisising about her prospective new career. Teigan, a trainee paramedic, will have a tough decision to make should there be [...]

    Teigan is Australia’s first winner of Bollywood Star contest

  • A mixed bag of films

    By Rama Gaind MAGIC MIKE: Director Steven Soderbergh’s offering showcases a different acting style from Matthew McConaughey. He shows-off really well in this tale of a male stripper who teaches a younger entertainer how to make easy money and freestyle partying. It also stars Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer and Olivia Munn. THE DARK KNIGHT RISES: [...]

    A mixed bag of films

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Health & Lifestyle»

Join the Bondi Rescue guys as they Give It Up for mental health

Join the Bondi Rescue guys as they Give It Up for mental health

May 15, 2013 2:16 pm
If you’re a fan of Bondi Rescue, you’ll no doubt have seen Rod “Kerrbox” Kerr drop the odd F-bomb or other choice swear word. He’s known for...
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Madman titles out on DVD

Madman titles out on DVD

May 15, 2013 2:15 pm
                                Paris-Manhattan is out on DVD from Madman Entertainment.   DVD titles from Madman Entertainment By Rama Gaind   JUST LIKE...

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    Small Businesses Target Search Listings as Online Advertising Costs Rise

    April 4, 2013 12:02 pm
    Online advertising is costing businesses an ever-increasing portion of their marketing budget, as stiff competition mounts for prominent ad placement. Once a haven for the...
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    Canberra scientists to wow at Marine Science Forum

    Canberra scientists to wow at Marine Science Forum

    April 24, 2013 10:03 am
    Research scientists from Canberra are making a coast trip to speak at the Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s 5th Annual Marine Science Forum to be held over the weekend...

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    Bendigo set to unleash full WNBL roster

    October 28, 2012 1:43 pm
    Runaway WNBL leaders Bendigo finally hope to unleash their full strength side after a bye, as they prepare for two tussles with Lauren Jackson and her Canberra team. The Spirit...