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More women to benefit from super tax changes as LISTO threshold finally lifts

The federal government has just announced changes to the low-income super tax offset (LISTO) scheme so that more people on low incomes are able to grow their superannuation balances.

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Families reunited after Gaza ceasefire deal sees hostages and prisoners released

It’s time for government to take back control of its tech

Traditional investment plans leave women more vulnerable in retirement

NSW Department of Communities and Justice becomes accredited carer employer

The cost of not caring: How Australia’s care crisis became everyone’s problem

Lidia Thorpe condemned for saying she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House

Aged 22 and working solo, Alisa Wu just raised $2 million for her next startup

Diane Keaton thrived in the world of humour – and had the dramatic acting chops to back it up

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

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Compliance? This is about productivity. New data links gender balanced leadership to company value

The analysis of companies employing millions of Australians reveals those with gender balanced executive teams achieve more company value.

Employers

Australia’s top workplaces for carers revealed by Family Friendly Workplaces

Australia’s top-scoring workplaces for carers has been revealed in new national data released today from Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW).

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Queensland to roll out grant program to reduce costs for women returning to work

Queensland’s government is set to roll out a $20 million program to support women returning to the workforce.

News & Views

The cost of not caring: How Australia’s care crisis became everyone’s problem

The care crisis affects multiple generations and it is a daily worry for many more than the estimated three million unpaid family carers.

Politics

Lidia Thorpe condemned for saying she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House

A threat from Independent senator Lidia Thorpe to “burn down” Parliament House in solidarity with Palestine has received widespread backlash.

Entrepreneurs

Aged 22 and working solo, Alisa Wu just raised $2 million for her next startup

Alisa Wu achieved the pre-Seed round for Lucent within 36 hours of launching. She exited her previous AI business in late 2024.

Diane Keaton thrived in the world of humour – and had the dramatic acting chops to back it up

Sussan Ley’s approval rating slips as Liberal Party faces inner turmoil

Why ‘doing your own research’ isn’t always as empowering as it sounds

María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

María Corina Machado is the Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2025

RFK Jr says circumcision and Tylenol cause Autism — and once again, mothers cop the blame

Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected – new study

Paralympic Champions reflect 25 years after Sydney Games

Man who appealed Gisele Pelicot rape conviction has prison sentence increased

The women dubbed ‘ISIS brides’ returning to Australia from Syria, reigniting political debate

‘I was 170th on their list’. What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

‘Not Her Husband’s Achievement’: Sky News slammed for gendered coverage of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Kirsty Muddle appointed CEO of Ogilvy for Australia and New Zealand

What I learned about healing after surviving the Rwanda genocide

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team to return to international football, fighting for freedom

Employers push to strip penalty rates from remote admin workers, amid concerns from unions

‘Laser focus’: Krissy Barrett declares leadership agenda as she becomes first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police

Japan’s likely first female PM Sanae Takaichi has ‘Iron Lady’ ambitions

Problem-first innovation: How ACU’s Jessie Technology is revolutionising data capture in aged care

Ed’s Blog

Compliance? This is about productivity. New data links gender balanced leadership to company value

Employers

Australia’s top workplaces for carers revealed by Family Friendly Workplaces

News & Views

NSW Department of Communities and Justice becomes accredited carer employer

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More women to benefit from super tax changes as LISTO threshold finally lifts

Latest news

Families reunited after Gaza ceasefire deal sees hostages and prisoners released

It’s time for government to take back control of its tech

Traditional investment plans leave women more vulnerable in retirement

NSW Department of Communities and Justice becomes accredited carer employer

The cost of not caring: How Australia’s care crisis became everyone’s problem

Lidia Thorpe condemned for saying she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House

Aged 22 and working solo, Alisa Wu just raised $2 million for her next startup

Diane Keaton thrived in the world of humour – and had the dramatic acting chops to back it up

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

Compliance? This is about productivity. New data links gender balanced leadership to company value

Australia’s top workplaces for carers revealed by Family Friendly Workplaces

Queensland to roll out grant program to reduce costs for women returning to work

The cost of not caring: How Australia’s care crisis became everyone’s problem

Lidia Thorpe condemned for saying she would ‘burn down’ Parliament House

Aged 22 and working solo, Alisa Wu just raised $2 million for her next startup

Diane Keaton thrived in the world of humour – and had the dramatic acting chops to back it up

Sussan Ley’s approval rating slips as Liberal Party faces inner turmoil

Why ‘doing your own research’ isn’t always as empowering as it sounds

María Corina Machado is the Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2025

RFK Jr says circumcision and Tylenol cause Autism — and once again, mothers cop the blame

Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected – new study

Paralympic Champions reflect 25 years after Sydney Games

Man who appealed Gisele Pelicot rape conviction has prison sentence increased

The women dubbed ‘ISIS brides’ returning to Australia from Syria, reigniting political debate

‘I was 170th on their list’. What are the health impacts for families who can’t access daycare?

‘Not Her Husband’s Achievement’: Sky News slammed for gendered coverage of first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Kirsty Muddle appointed CEO of Ogilvy for Australia and New Zealand

What I learned about healing after surviving the Rwanda genocide

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team to return to international football, fighting for freedom

Employers push to strip penalty rates from remote admin workers, amid concerns from unions

‘Laser focus’: Krissy Barrett declares leadership agenda as she becomes first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police

Japan’s likely first female PM Sanae Takaichi has ‘Iron Lady’ ambitions

Problem-first innovation: How ACU’s Jessie Technology is revolutionising data capture in aged care

Compliance? This is about productivity. New data links gender balanced leadership to company value

Australia’s top workplaces for carers revealed by Family Friendly Workplaces

NSW Department of Communities and Justice becomes accredited carer employer

From our Partners

Problem-first innovation: How ACU’s Jessie Technology is revolutionising data capture in aged care

Mum Walk: How one mum’s simple idea is tackling the motherhood connection crisis

How genetic testing is empowering the path to parenthood

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

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Q&A – Side effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

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