Moving home? Award-winning journalist Anjali Rao shares her experiences

Anjali Rao is a multi award-winning television journalist who has spent 17 years in the top tiers of broadcast news and current affairs. After working abroad for almost 20 years, Anjali returned to Australia last year, where she now has a recurring role on Channel’s Ten’s The Project. Anjali shares her own experiences and motivators for returning home here. Have you recently moved back to Australia? We'd love to hear from you. Share your story with us at members@advance.org

Australia's first body architect: on creating her own niche

Australian artist Lucy McRae isn’t afraid of being different. Invited to be a TED Fellow she was told during her interview that she was “completely insane”. To her, that was the ultimate compliment. “I thought ‘Great, you get it, you understand me.’” Working on projects including a dress that registers the wearer’s emotions and a pill that when swallowed creates individually scented body odour, Lucy talks to Australia Unlimited about combining design, science and technology and avoiding being categorised under a ‘label’. Read more.

Looking to make your mark? Calling all Australian entrepreneurs.

Do you have a burning desire to develop your entrepreneurial skill set, improve your pitching, build global networks, accelerate the growth of your business and network with top tier incubators, accelerators and investors in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley?   Applications for the 2013 Advance Innovation Program open 5 November 2012. Find out more or apply here. Stay tuned for feedback from some of our 2012 participants coming soon!

SHOWCASING AUSTRALIA's DIVERSITY THROUGH CIRCUS ART

When Circus Oz tours New York this Christmas, they will be proudly showcasing the artistic diversity of their ensemble and of the rich diversity of Australia. Since forming in the 70s, Circus Oz has been committed to the causes of land rights and reconciliation with Australia’s first peoples. To represent their unique Australian culture, Circus Oz has this year introduced ‘Blakrobatics’ - master classes and internships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing artists. Read More.

DON'T THINK ABOUT PURPLE ELEPHANTS

Australian author and Advance member, Eric Fleming, wants to change the way you think in his new book, ‘Don’t Think About Purple Elephants’. ‘Don’t Think About Purple Elephants’ is based on a simple but important psychological law that impacts everyday communication. By changing your way of thinking, you can dramatically improve your relationships, boost your self-esteem and enhance motivation and performance levels. Read more.