Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007

Shoeboxes Change Lives and Communities!

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Operation Christmas Child is an incredible project that distributes Christmas gifts in shoeboxes to children in struggling communities all over the world. A simple idea that has has amazing results! Tanya spoke with Trevor Adams, national co-ordinator of OCC in Australia. For info about packing a shoebox, visit www.96five.com .

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 7:14 PM |   

Sunday, Oct 28, 2007

Your Say - Are you a heavy sleeper?

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Last night, Tanya was so tired she didn't hear a thing when her husband, Dale, got up several times to their daughters who were frightened by the sounds of thunder. Terrence, from Wellington Point, told Tanya he once slept through a friend's medical emergency and, as a child, fell asleep in a tree.

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Sunday, Oct 28, 2007

From Two Incomes to One - Surviving financially after baby arrives

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Going from two incomes to one when a baby arrives can be incredibly difficult. But Brad Lauder from www.bubhub.com.au had some great advice for new parents on how to save money when buying the essentials and how to plan for the income drop that so many couples face when mum takes time off to be at home with baby.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 10:25 PM |   

Friday, Oct 26, 2007

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Stalls Entertainer's Career

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In the late '90s, Aussie entertainer, Tottie Goldsmith was flying high. The successful actress and singer's career came to a crashing halt though, when she contracted debilitating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Tottie talked to Tanya about the most difficult five years of her life. If you'd like to meet Tottie in person, she'll be in Brisbane next weekend, Nov 2-4, to host The Essential Woman Lifestyle Expo. For more info, head to www.theessentialwoman.com.au.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 1:05 AM |   

Thursday, Oct 25, 2007

Men Surviving Cancer

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Barry Leigh was diagnosed with cancer at 39. He lived to tell his tale and now he's telling similar stories of cancer survival by other Aussie blokes. His new book, Men Surviving Cancer, is in all good books stores now.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 2:31 AM |   

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2007

Mum On The Mic - Jodie in the Maternity Ward

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We love talking to mums in the suburbs to find out what modern motherhood is like in Australia in 2007. Last time we talked to Jodie, she was pregnant with her second baby and struggling to keep up with her very active two year old son, Toby, who liked to escape down the family driveway on his tricycle! Well, she had her second baby earlier this week. So, we put in a call to the hospital to see how she got on the second time around.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 9:21 PM |   

Monday, Oct 22, 2007

Small Loan Lenders Fighting For Their Lives!

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An amendment to current legislation in Queensland is about to be introduced which is designed to protect vulnerable members of the public from unscrupulous loan sharks. Jan Horton, from Local Lenders, is concerned though that this new legislation may actually harm those who it's trying to protect.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 9:08 PM |   

Monday, Oct 22, 2007

Could Your Mouth Be Causing Your Migraine?

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Some people find their migraines are triggered by chocolate, red wine or stress. Dentist Craig Duval, from Designer Dental Studio in Brisbane, says migraines can also be attributed to issues with your mouth. For more info, visit www.headachesolutions.com.au .

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 8:45 PM |   

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007

Is There A Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer? (PART 1)

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There is some evidence to suggest that women who have had an abortion are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Brita Stream, Miss Oregon 2002, is passionate about raising public awareness about this issue. She will be speaking in more detail about this topic at a Family Forum in Brisbane, this Saturday, October 20, 2007. For more information and tickets to this event being presented by the Australian Family Association Qld, call (07) 3252 8096.

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Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007

Is There A Link Between Abortion and Breast Cancer? (PART 2)

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There is some evidence to suggest that women who have had an abortion are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Brita Stream, Miss Oregon 2002, is passionate about raising public awareness about this issue. She will be speaking in more detail about this topic at a Family Forum in Brisbane, this Saturday, October 20, 2007. For more information and tickets to this event being presented by the Australian Family Association Qld, call (07) 3252 8096.

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 8:54 PM |   

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2007

Octobeard - It'll Grow On You!

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Heard of Movember - guys growing moustaches to raise money for prostate cancer research? Well, now there's Octobeard - growing a beard to raise much needed funds to support Scripture Union's school chaplaincy programmes. If you want to grow a beard or sponsor someone who is, check out www.octobeard.com.au

Posted by 96five Tanya Gordon at 6:10 PM |   

Sunday, Oct 14, 2007

It's Time To Get Organized!

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Is the clutter in your house, your car, your handbag, getting out of control? Angela, from Less Is More, is a professional organiser who works with individuals and families to help restore order in their surroundings and their lives. If you need help getting organised, you can contact Angela on (07) 3848 2065 or via email at lessequalsmore@bigpond.com.au .

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