Surrounded by 9,000 Australians and New Zealanders spread out across the grass at ANZAC Cove in the early hours of April 25, I felt an amazing sense of camaraderie. We were all there for the same reason – to pay our respects to a generation of men, younger than most of us, who fought in one of the most famous battles of modern times. Those whose … [Read more...]
Following the English Food Trail
Lush green pastures, fat black-faced lambs and impossibly-tall hedgerows set the scene for a decadent food trail through the counties Cornwall and Devon during England’s glorious spring. While Cornwall and Devon are rightly known for their beautiful countryside and spectacular coastlines, they are also a dominant source for the UK's local food … [Read more...]
Come Fly With Me (and My Son)
Planes conjure up exciting images of foreign adventures for me after four years of travelling through Europe, but I wasn’t looking forward to sharing a flight with our two-year-old when we took a trip to the UK. After previous experiences travelling with him in the car that usually ended with my partner sitting in the back to keep him quiet, I … [Read more...]
Women in Franchising on the Rise in Australia
Franchising is a popular business model in Australia - and is becoming even more popular with women. The latest Franchising Australia 2008 Survey shows female franchisees who independently own their franchise unit account for 17 per cent of all franchisees. This figure has risen from 11 per cent in 2006 and means there are more than 12,000 female … [Read more...]
Relationships After Baby
All parents would remember insisting a baby would not change their relationship. With the benefit of hindsight – and after many broken nights’ sleep – reality sets in: once you’ve had a baby, your relationship with your partner changes forever. This doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Having a baby can be the making of a relationship, where both … [Read more...]
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