Fisher Prize - Aussie woman angler first to compete in all-men competition

An Australian angler is set to break the gender barrier and become the first woman to compete in a US fishing tournament against a field of men.

Kim Bain, 28, earned her place in the Bassmaster Classic after winning the Women's Bassmaster Tour's 'Angler of the Year' title, ESPN said.

Securing the title granted her automatic entry to the previously all-male tournament, it said.

Bain left her home in Brisbane when she was 19 to bass fish in America, hoping she might one day qualify for the tournament, it said.

"I had a big dream as a kid, which was to fish the Bassmaster Classic - and here I am," Bain said.

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When am I Too Pregnant to Fly?

According to medical professionals it is generally safe for a pregnant woman to fly in her first and second trimesters, although it is advisable to check with your GP before travelling especially if your pregnancy has been complicated and you are travelling overseas.

You may find that your second trimester is a perfect time to travel. With morning sickness behind you and a little more energy you can enjoy the luxury of relaxing, sleeping in and dining late with your partner.

Airlines have different policies on pregnant women travelling. Some have strict policy where they will not allow you to fly 30 days before the due date, others allow women to travel up to a week before the due date. Check that you are safe to fly! It is advisable to get written permission from your doctor stating that you have been examined and it is unlikely that you will go into labour within the next 72 hours.

What about in August this year when at 29-year-old woman gave birth on a flight from Hong Kong to Adelaide.....she was six weeks early!

When planning your travel take into consideration how long you will be away from home, how long you will be in the air and what medical facilities are available at the destination you are travelling too. Also check your travel insurance policy thoroughly and ensure you have adequate cover - read the fine print!

After doing a little research on the subject, I found some very helpful websites with up to date information on this topic which you may find helpful:

The Individual Airline you are planning to use eg: Singapore Airlines, Qantas....
www.bellybelly.com.au
www.thetraveldoctor.com.au
www.bubhub.com.au
www.birth.com.au

Press Release - The West Australian 13 Oct, 2008

Adventurous Women Take on Egypt

Ancient Egypt, is a destination many women would love to explore, but not necessarily alone or even with a male companion.

Sue Hile, Director of Australian specialist women's travel company, Adventurous Women, takes travelling in her stride and therefore wants to encourage other women to step outside their comfort zone and feel the freedom she has, through travel, adventure and life experiences......Continue

NSW teen 'youngest ever' winner

AUSTRALIAN Tyler Wright today became the youngest ever winner of an event on the main world women's surfing tour when she edged out Brazilian Silvana Lima to take out the Beachley Classic at Manly.

Wright, 14, said she felt no nerves as she took on the vastly more experienced Lima, who also finished runner-up in the event last year. The NSW South Coast year eight student edged into the lead seven minutes from the end of the final with a score of 6.47. Continue........

New Music - Wow what an Introduction!

What a whirlwind of a week!!! Myself & hubby Brad were offered a four day break in the outback pretty much on the spur of the moment....so we donned the backpacks, called my mum (our wonderful babysitting service)....although they don't require babysitting at this age, JUST SUPERVISION and made our way into the Tura New Music Studio in Perth where we boarded a bus, along with a bunch of other people, then took off for a fabulous weekend of new music in the outback!

Our destination was Wogarno Station, Mt Magnet, which is approximately 7 hours drive... that was refreshing in itself, as we got to know everyone on board, managed a bit of shut eye and basically relaxed. On arrival at the station we were shown to our accommodation in 'Tent City' where we had time for a brief tidy up before heading out for the opening of the Festival at Lizard Rock.

That was way cool - we all sat back on camp chairs, whilst sipping on complementary champagne, listening to the beautiful sounds of the Nova Ensemble whilst the sun set over the brilliant red rock.

The rest of the weekend we were watered, fed and fully entertained by the fantastic muso's, crew and organisers of this amazing event. We both slept like we hadn't slept for a week - must have been the fresh air.....nothing to do with the red wine at all, I'm sure!

We experienced the highlights of Wogarno Station through a myriad of sights and sounds. There were many unplanned surprises during our time away which certainly added to the whole experience, one of which was a twelve year old boy up there with his parents - well he got to jam with the sax player and then was able to perform in the shearing shed. We also spent a good few hours hanging out with the musicians and getting to know a lot more about them, meeting a lot of interesting people from all walks of life, admiring the tin sculptures which were dotted all over the grounds of the station and marvelling at the Bungarra's and other wildlife around the place.

Aaaah I must say I really enjoyed the Sounds Outback Festival and hope to go again next year!

Take a Walk on The Wild Side - 7 Great Aussie Bushwalks

Needing a break from the madness of city life - then why not take a walk on the wild side!

Bush walking has always been a favourite pass time in Australia, considering we have some of the best climate in the world. Walking is free, good exercise, clears the head and is great for the soul, so why not take some time out and enjoy what Australia has to offer! Continue