Category: News
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Old Dogs, New Tricks?
Australia is one of the most prosperous countries in the world at the moment, and our standards of living are definitely on the up. One of the measures of that standard of living is that we’re all living longer. Is it any surprise then that our older citizens are making the most of it? There’s…
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Do scarlet women get all the views?
A recent book, Drunk Tank Pink, by a New York University professor of marketing looks at, among other things, how colour affects the way people behave, think and feel. Somewhat intriguingly, the book’s findings suggest that the colour red gets the most positive responses from people in pretty much every example. A survey of men,…
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A New Web Series…about Grindr?
A lot of dating sites have developed apps for smartphones and tablets that are aimed at helping their members get in touch, but few apps have proved as popular or contentious as Grindr. Grindr has captured the hearts of gay men around the world, and has a reported user base of some 150000 men in…
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Ten Australian Relationship and Dating Statistics You Might Not Know
A couple of years ago, people started to get interested in how on-line dating was changing the way we date and conduct our relationships. The improved access to like-minded people that comes from new technologies has changed a lot of things, but in many ways we Australians remain quite conservative. Here’s ten Australian relationship statistics…
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Are Aussies Drinking Less?
According to the National Drug Strategy Household Survey Report, one in eight Australians has never had a drink. This number has apparently doubled over the last twenty years, and in a lot of younger circles it would seem that choosing to drink lemonade rather than lager is becoming fashionable. With high profile groups like Hello…
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Four Million Reasons to be safe Online
A report by the Government of West Australia this month underlines how important it is to pay attention to your safety when dating online. An estimated four and a half million Australian Dollars was defrauded by organized criminals in the last six months. Their chosen victims were vulnerable people online with whom they pretended to…
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Happy Valentine’s Day
Well, its finally here – Valentine’s Day 2013 – and we hope all your plans are coming together. Whether you’re splashing out on a big night out with your date at one of our many high quality restaurants, doing something a bit quirkier, or just having an intimate night in with some wine and a…
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Why do men (and women) objectify women?
One of the biggest annoyances in relationships between men and women is that of objectification. . We’ve all heard people refer to someone as ‘a piece of ass’ or know people who will happily say they’re a ‘breast man’ without any shade of irony, or even awareness that the person they’re talking about might actually…
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Is This The Busiest Year for Dating Yet?
We’ve been seeing a surge of interest already this year, with more singletons than ever looking to online dating. For many people it has been a result of New Year’s resolutions. January has traditionally been a time when many more people decide that enough is enough and start to look for a new partner. Tired…
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Australia Is Opening Its Wallets for Valentine’s Day
Even with the world’s economic problems, couples are expected to spend it up on romantic dinners and private getaways this year. An estimated $936 million is expected to be spent by loved up Aussies this year, with the emphasis seeming to be away from the traditional flowers and lingerie. Instead, romantic hopefuls and couples seem…
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Valentine’s Day Traditions From Around The World
It’s that time of year when we all start to think about romance and either spending time with that special someone, or finding someone new. If there’s one holiday that’s captured imaginations around the world, it’s Valentine’s Day. It’s perhaps not so surprising. After all, whatever your preferences, love is universal. Not everyone celebrates it…
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Miss Australia Is Single Again -Just In Time For Valentine’s Day
The reigning Australian beauty queen, Renae Ayris, has recently become single again after a split with her boyfriend of six years. Miss Ayris showed up to perform her hosting duties at this year’s Miss Universe as a single woman, and eligible bachelors around the world sat up and took notice. There’s a certain poignancy to…
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Sexting – not just for youngsters
Most often, when talking about sexting – the sending of sexy texts and images by phone or instant messaging services – the media tends to focus on the problem of teenagers. There’s plenty to be worried about in terms of privacy and the possibility of your candid photos reaching a far greater audience than you…
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Is Online Dating A Danger To Monogamy?
Dan Slater’s article in The Atlantic paints a picture of a generation of serial first date seekers who reject the notion of monogamy. His story of Jacob, a philanderer with a line of pretty women lining up to hook up with him is used to illustrate his contention that online dating is making people both…