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  • Who the hell do you think you are sally ,I have been through the court system twice now &my ex has a history of domestic violence 48 documented police reports and welfare intervention &that only when I lived with the monster ,what are you going to say that all women like me are liars when the paper trail speaks for its self ,not only has my ex assaulted me but also a teacher &me in front of our son s peers and two other class rooms ,plus the school went on lock down due his behaviour .our son has mild autism so he hasn't got the defence system that I and anyone else has ;they keep all their emotions bottled up inside .the family courts are a joke I share custody of our son with this monster due to the fact that our son hasn't shown his fear of how frightened he is of his father &that there isnt any physical harm done to our son by his father but I and many know that he is doing it mentally ,but since the share care came in its the decent parents who aren't getting a fair go in the courts it the liars &perpetrators that are not fit enough to be around any ones children ..f,,,,ck the law i lost my respect for them all years ago 'I have no police history &even have a police clearance for working in aged care &I left this monster nearly 7years ago &have had further dvos done several by me and the domestic violence service here &,I have also had dvo breaches not even reaching the courts due to police taking it into their own hands &dropping them when it s the law that any dvo breech goes to a magistrate and they make the yay or nay on weather it is a breach not the police 'I already had one reinstated after putting a formal complaint into Brisbane in 2011 &this I never found out untll last year at the 2nd family court hearing ,many &i mean many people in my community have said my ex is being looked after by someone here with in the Toowoomba police .no one gets off with half of what that man has done ,he got off with assaulting me at our sons school and only got a $750 dollar fine for assult of teacher ,joke joke I am now going back to a lawyer yet again as I am not getting my son ,my ex cant hurt me directly anymore I fight back legally but he uses a innocent child as a means of domestic violence to get at me &I swear I will run this monster through the courts this time I loath parents using children to fight their battles only cowards do that any way.. - tracey
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  • Here's last year's list of winners. Seems to be a lot of actors / directors / "celebs" on the list : http://www.instylemag.com.au/Article/WomenOfStyle/Latest-News2/Women-of-Style-Winners-2012/ Miranda Kerr for "Beauty" .... Indira Naidoo for "Lifestyle" ... pretty heavy Categories .... - Schoom
  • What a bunch of whingers. Gina Rinehart-Hancock is a single mother doing it tough and she's never got a cent in welfare! - Jack Richards
  • @ Roby if you read my reply to KF it was a statement, not personal. You don't "know" what other people go through so don't make assumptions. Good luck with those shoes. - metoo
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  • You know what...you stupid old fart..Tony did not even know about this media stunt until it hit the media!!!...You had better get used to him, because there will be a Qld style wipeout to get rid of Gillard {officially under inverstigation} and her corrupt incompetant...union dominated govt.... - lynda
 
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WOMAN OF THE WEEK: LANI HOLMBERG

By The Hoopla
October 17, 2012

Strength. Determination. Empowerment.

This is what Australian photographer Lani Holmberg, 29, saw when she travelled to Africa and captured the women farmers of Kenya and Zimbabwe in these stunning photographs.

The socially-minded Holmberg won the Exposing Hunger: Capturing Solutions photography competition which took her to explore the poverty projects of those countries. There she met women farmers determined to overcome hunger and poverty in a tough environment.

“I hope the images surprise the Australians who see them,” said Holmberg (pictured right).

“I hope they challenge the stereotype of what it means to be hungry or experience extreme poverty because meeting these women has done exactly that for me.

“I’m beginning to understand that poverty is often beyond the control of those who experience it.

“The projects I saw in Africa hand the power back to women by provision of knowledge and skills while enabling the strength and determination it requires to overcome hunger and poverty, even in extreme conditions.

“Poverty and disadvantage is certainly part of the journey these women are on. But through involvement in Farmer Field Schools their story has a new chapter of strength, determination, empowerment and achievement, as well as hope for an independent and food secure future. There are solutions to hunger, and they are being implemented by strong and persistent women. Poverty can be overcome.

“This is the story I wanted to tell.”

 

 

 

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11 Responses to this article

  1. Gabbie Smith October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    What a great perspective on a sadly, familiar subject.

    Lani is now one of my favourite Australian photographers.

    Inspiring.

    Cheers,
    Gabbie

     
  2. Bec October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Lani, you are inspiring and fabulous. x

     
  3. Janie October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Hi there, how do I nominate someone for Woman of the Week? Cheers, Janie

     
    • Wendy Harmer October 18, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Hi Janie! We have a contact at the bottom of the page as you can see, all suggestions gratefully received.

       
  4. Sophie October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Brilliant, and good on ActionAid and AFAP Action on Poverty for organising the photo competition and giving Lani this great chance!

     
  5. Anna October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Hi Lani,
    I was at the Gallery on tuesday night and the photos absolutely blew me away! I did not get a chance to speak with you and ask whether you would be selling any prints?

     
    • Lani October 22, 2012 Reply
       
       

      Hi Anna, thanks for coming last week and so humbled you loved the images. Please email me re: sale of prints > lani@laniholmberg.com and we can discuss further. Lani

       
  6. Nomorepastrami October 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    I too had the privilege of seeing the exhibition. I wrote about it here
    http://www.nomorepastrami.com/2012/10/a-time-of-reflection-exposing-hunger/

    I am thrilled my favourite three photos are the last three above – meet Veronica and Edith! I would also love to buy some of the prints. Loved it!

     
  7. Janie October 23, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Thanks Wendy for the reply, and Lani- your pictures are so striking – they exhude such spirit. Look forward to seeing more!

     
  8. Jade Wisely November 13, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Lani, you are living the dream and your work is awesome!

     
  9. Jane November 18, 2012 Reply
     
     

    Hi Lani, Am so happy of your work, it captures the reality of our Kenyan/african women. We liked you and Come again to Kenya.

    Thanks

     

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