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Trump’s TikTok ban, and the women hurting his ego

Poor Donald Trump. He just can’t catch a break on TikTok where users — and particularly female users — keep finding ways to hurt his feelings.

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Research finds gender stereotypes embedded in 25 languages. It impacts kids as young as two

Victoria’s childcare shutdown is a hard blow for working mothers

Super Netball overcomes the odds to successfully play its opening games in QLD

Don’t know what day it is or who said what at the last meeting? Blame COVID

We owe our kids a thorough survey of the remote learning model

The girls’ led vision for creating a ‘better normal’: Join our online discussion

Teenage girls are at risk of not returning to team sport post-COVID

Alanis Morissette juggling work & parenting on The Tonight Show is magic

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

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The childcare situation in Victoria right now is a disaster

Thousands of educators in long day childcare services across Melbourne have no guarantee of income for at least the next 6 weeks.

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Federal government introduces $1500 ‘disaster payment’ to Victorian workers without sick leave

The federal government will provide ‘pandemic leave disaster payment’ of $1500 to Victorians who need to self-isolate for 14 days and have no sick leave entitlements.

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World’s youngest female head of state Sanna Marin marries longtime partner Markus Räikkönen

On Sunday, Marin married Markus Räikkönen at Kesäranta, Marin’s official residence, and was attended by 40 guests consisting of close friends and family.

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We owe our kids a thorough survey of the remote learning model

Remote learning during the pandemic intensified our children’s reliance on technology, potentially amplifying gaming and social media addiction and dependence.

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The girls’ led vision for creating a ‘better normal’: Join our online discussion

Yasmin Poole, Tarla Lambert & youth activists Madhuraa Prakash, Imogen Senior and Kavindhya Almedia will share their vision for the future ahead.

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Teenage girls are at risk of not returning to team sport post-COVID

A new survey has revealed more than a quarter of teenage girls are at risk of not returning to team sport as restrictions lift in some parts of the country.

Alanis Morissette juggling work & parenting on The Tonight Show is magic

How do we focus on getting more women into & promoted in STEM when we’re struggling to afford childcare?

Bombshell and other things to read, watch & hear this week: The Culture Wrap

QLD Human Rights calls out double standards after young women named for breaching COVID restrictions

At 27 I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and quickly learnt what you really don’t want to leave until the last minute

Linda Burney says the 16 new Closing the Gap targets ‘must be backed by money, action and accountability’

Leigh Sales showed us the abuse women cop online. When are we going to stop tolerating misogyny?

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

An ode to Schitt’s Creek

Employers

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

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Why Sarah Moran is staying optimistic on the economic outlook

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The women leading employers that made the “Best Places to Work” list

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Josh Frydenberg wants a COVID childbirth boom. Time to give him ‘the talk’ on where babies really come from

Treasurer says building a strong economy will be key to encouraging more people to have babies, but he’s missing the point.

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AOC’s take down of Ted Yoho’s non-apology is one we won’t forget

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to the floor of the House of Representatives, tearing apart the abusive language and non-apology she received from Ted Yoho.

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Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlier but it wouldn’t have helped

The former Prime Minister Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlierin her tenure but it wouldn’t have helped. Australia wasn’t ready to listen.

I wrote a book to make the world feel less lonely

“For the first 22 years of my life, I wasn’t encouraged to express what I wanted,” A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing author Jessie Tu writes.

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How three girls internationally are leading on change during COVID-19

Against the odds, there are countless communities of girls and young women who are working tirelessly to create change for the better during the pandemic.

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

Launched in partnership with Plan International Australia

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Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

We talk career, racism and the possibilities we have to reiminate everything in a post COVID-19 world with Senator Mehreen Faruqi.

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How Khristle Barr used life in isolation to start a new career

Female only expeditions offer unique travel experiences that also drive business for local women

The leadership overhaul predicted by 2025 and how we can prepare

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Why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world

04 Aug 20

Following the launch of The Leadership, a captivating documentary following the biggest ever, all-female voyage to Antarctica, join CEO and founder Fabian Dattner, and acclaimed scientists Frances Separovic and Sharon Robinson to discuss why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world.

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Authentic Leadership for the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

04 Aug 20

Dr Dana Born’s online workshop will show you how to build your leadership abilities throughout your lifetime and help you take control of your career.

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Courageous Conversations: Leading the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

04 Aug 20

This interactive online workshop is designed for you to learn a new approach to conversations across your personal and professional life.

Trump’s TikTok ban, and the women hurting his ego

Latest news

Research finds gender stereotypes embedded in 25 languages. It impacts kids as young as two

Victoria’s childcare shutdown is a hard blow for working mothers

Super Netball overcomes the odds to successfully play its opening games in QLD

Don’t know what day it is or who said what at the last meeting? Blame COVID

We owe our kids a thorough survey of the remote learning model

The girls’ led vision for creating a ‘better normal’: Join our online discussion

Teenage girls are at risk of not returning to team sport post-COVID

Alanis Morissette juggling work & parenting on The Tonight Show is magic

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

The childcare situation in Victoria right now is a disaster

Federal government introduces $1500 ‘disaster payment’ to Victorian workers without sick leave

World’s youngest female head of state Sanna Marin marries longtime partner Markus Räikkönen

We owe our kids a thorough survey of the remote learning model

The girls’ led vision for creating a ‘better normal’: Join our online discussion

Teenage girls are at risk of not returning to team sport post-COVID

Alanis Morissette juggling work & parenting on The Tonight Show is magic

How do we focus on getting more women into & promoted in STEM when we’re struggling to afford childcare?

Bombshell and other things to read, watch & hear this week: The Culture Wrap

QLD Human Rights calls out double standards after young women named for breaching COVID restrictions

At 27 I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and quickly learnt what you really don’t want to leave until the last minute

Linda Burney says the 16 new Closing the Gap targets ‘must be backed by money, action and accountability’

Leigh Sales showed us the abuse women cop online. When are we going to stop tolerating misogyny?

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

An ode to Schitt’s Creek

Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?

Why Sarah Moran is staying optimistic on the economic outlook

The women leading employers that made the “Best Places to Work” list

Support Female-led Journalism

Josh Frydenberg wants a COVID childbirth boom. Time to give him ‘the talk’ on where babies really come from

AOC’s take down of Ted Yoho’s non-apology is one we won’t forget

Julia Gillard regrets not confronting sexism earlier but it wouldn’t have helped

I wrote a book to make the world feel less lonely

Become a member for exclusive content

How three girls internationally are leading on change during COVID-19

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

Podcast: An opportunity now to reimagine everything

From our Partners

How Khristle Barr used life in isolation to start a new career

Female only expeditions offer unique travel experiences that also drive business for local women

The leadership overhaul predicted by 2025 and how we can prepare

Events For Women

Why more women leading in STEMM is key to changing the world

Authentic Leadership for the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

Courageous Conversations: Leading the path ahead, with Dr Dana Born (workshop)

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