Women of the Future scholarship turns dream into reality
Jane Marx is using her Women of the Future scholarship to transform the lives of refugees.
Random House reveals cover and title of Julia Gillard’s memoir
The book will be called My Story and features a striking cover of white and grey. The former Prime Minister is pictured wearing a white outfit and feminine jewellery, hinting at the factor that sets this political memoir apart from others – it is that of Australia’s first female prime minister. Julia Gillard described writing the […]
Rudd takes the stand at home insulation inquiry
The scheme, under which home owners were encouraged to install so-called pink batts to conserve energy while stimulating the economy, claimed the lives of four young installers. Donning a blue tie, new glasses and a small grin that sporadically replaced an expression of composed concern, Mr Rudd sat listening as his lawyer discussed the legalities […]
David Jones model Samantha Harris’ fiancé jailed over fatal crash
Harris, 23, was travelling in a car driven by her fiancé, Luke Hunt, 28, in Narraweena on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, when it collided with Kenneth Lay’s car, which then slammed into a tree. Mr Lay, a grandfather of 16 and father of seven, died in hospital. The court heard that Hunt had been speeding in […]
Helen Mirren plays a chef in new film
The Oscar-winning actress has taken on an unusual role for her new film, The Hundred Foot Journey.
Samantha Armytage shows off her thick skin
Sunrise host Samantha Armytage calls out her cyber critics with a cheeky video.
Swimmer Geoff Huegill pleads guilty to possessing cocaine
Australian swimming champion Geoff Huegill and his wife have apologised to all the people we have let down after pleading guilty to cocaine possession.
Budget shuns women: Greens say
“Funding for the National Plan to Prevent Domestic Violence is being cut by $7.4 million over forward estimates,” Senator Waters said on Wednesday. “Domestic violence is a national crisis and needs to be dealt with urgently with properly resourced action, not funding cuts.” Liberal Senator, and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women, Michaelia Cash, […]
New reality show tricks women into thinking they’re dating Prince Harry
A new reality TV show dupes single ladies into thinking they are dating Prince Harry.
Thando Sikwila makes an impact on The Voice
Thando Sikwila wowed the coaches with her soulful blind audition on Tuesday and now she’s ready to go all the way! When the Sikwila sisters used to imagine they were girl groups TLC or Destiny’s Child as children in Zimbabwe, there was never any question who would take the solos. She may have been the […]
