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PM's EARLY ELECTION PROSPECTS AS BRIGHT AS EVER: REUTERS POLL TREND Opposition Revival Stalls Canberra, July 2, 2009 – The prospects for an early Australian election remain as bright as ever for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as he reaches the mid-point of his three-year term and as an opposition revival stalls, the latest Reuters Poll Trend has found. | MYTHBUSTING THE VARIOUS ‘HEALTH HEADLINES’ Drinking red wine can save you from a heart attack, but may increase your chances of getting breast cancer – depending on the various health breakthroughs and warnings you choose to consume. So what’s the real story behind the sweeping announcements that grab our attention? Click here for the media release | |
SOUP SEASON & WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Plenty of us are reaching for a trusty tin of soup at this time of year, but many are getting much more than they bargained for. Too much salt, too much fat, and often too much of everything. Soup is not necessarily a healthy option. Click here for the media release | LEARNING TO SAY ‘NO’ – AND ITS MANY BENEFITS Perhaps it is a reflection of our society, but many of us want to be the go-to-person, the reliable one, someone who delivers. And yet, it can leave us overburdened and miserable. We need to learn how to say ‘no’ to be really healthy and happy. | |
POWERSHIFT JULY 2009 - CLIMATE GENERATION TO USE 'CAMP OBAMA' TACTICS Climate change activists are making final preparations to gather for Australia’s first national youth climate summit, Power Shift 2009. The summit will bring thousands of youth from every state and territory together to learn “Camp Obama” tactics used by activists in the US election and to hear from a number of high profile speakers including scientist Tim Flannery. | WHY AUSSIE POLLIES NEED TO PAY TIGER MORE Luring Tiger Woods to Australia this year should be the catalyst for a massive tourism push. But our state and federal decision-makers seem incredibly ignorant about the pulling power of the global game. Click here for the media release | |
60,000 AUSSIE KIDS LEARNING … BACCALAUREATE STYLE Founded in Geneva as a universal education standard for children who moved between countries, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program has also found a strong following in Australia. Click here for the media release | CONSTANT CRAVINGS & HOW TO CONQUER THEM Whether they’re driven by stress, diets, bad habits or addictive foods, almost all of us have fought cravings at some point. Chocolate, chips and biscuits are high on the hit list, and for understandable reasons. And for many of us, it’s a daily battle that sees us repeatedly plunged into guilt and despair. But there are ways to conquer your cravings. Click here for the media release | |
RETRENCHMENT & HOW TO RE-INVENT YOURSELF Retrenchment is a harsh reality for many thousands of Australians at the moment and it can take a significant ‘human toll’ on individuals and their families. Feelings of hopelessness and shame. Sleepless nights and tearfulness are common. Not to mention fear. But from despair and adversity, opportunity can still be found. | IT'S TIME TO JOIN NATIONAL STRESS DOWN DAY Sweaty palms, headaches, stiff neck and shoulders, back pain, anxiety and nausea. These are some of the symptoms of stress. In a few short weeks, Lifeline Australia is encouraging Australians to lessen their load and reduce stress. 'Stress Down Day' encourages participants to wear their slippers to work or school, or do something else to stress down, and raise money for Lifeline. Now is the time to register. | |
SO, JUST WHAT IS A ‘BALANCED MEAL’ IN 2009? We’re continually being bombarded with advice on eating balanced meals, and the importance of portion control. But for many Australian families, these well-meaning concepts don’t get anywhere near the reality on their plate – and their health suffers. Click here for the media release | BUGGERING UP THE LANGUAGE To some it is simply rude. But whether you’re a big bugger or a little bugger, bugger it if the word isn’t a part of our daily lives. Click here for the media release | |