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The Liberal Party helped build multicultural Australia. Now it won’t say the word.

Andrew Hastie believes there is a “third way” for Australia, a path somewhere between Pauline Hanson’s monoculturalism and multiculturalism.

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My mother led our family to safety. 26 years on, we are part of the Australian story

After the sexual assault, they told her she had to leave her home

Body confidence declines with age according to survey of Australians

I’ve seen hundreds of mothers break this year. We call it normal

I lived the male prison nightmare that NSW has just made policy

Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

News & Views

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health

We’re excited to announce 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit! Explore health leadership, AI, caregiving and new models of masculinity.

AI and women and the women's workforce participation rate

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AI could fast unwind our women’s workforce participation rate. We need more than historical reassurance

Now we have an Australian, government report identifying that women dominate the most occupations most exposed to AI. So what’s the plan?

Dr Karla Hutt has a lead a team that has discovered a gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility

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Gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility and early menopause uncovered by Australian researchers

Dr Karla Hutt has led on an exciting new development at Moonash University: identifying a gene that appears to help slowdown fertility decline.

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Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

A man has been arrested after a 39-year-old woman was fatally stabbed at a home in Vermont in Victoria last night.

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We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

Djirra is building a future where Aboriginal women and children are safe, supported and able to stay together in community.

Soapbox

Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

Older women aren’t taking up space in the workforce, they’re navigating ageism, sexism and systems that keep shutting them out.

What an unconventional career path has taught me about the power of experiments

Young women are identifying as less straight. Young men? Not so much

We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

Women leave tech at twice the rate of men after 40. A new benchmark shows what needs to change

The Science-backed sleep therapy that rewires your brain for rest

Marilla Ackerman on single women buying homes

More women than ever are buying homes on their own, but the industry still pictures her as half a couple

Microsoft’s ANZ President Jane Livesey on the skills leaders need now for AI transformation

Australia beat England to win ‘truly special’ Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup

Why are women leaders still expected to absorb workplace harm?

Designing maternity care around First Nations women is working. The data proves it

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

Pipeline visibility is the missing piece in Australia’s clean‑economy agenda

‘Something has to change’: Sam Kerr calls for urgent investment in the A-League Women

DISSH’s parental leave policy recognises a truth most employers still ignore

Meet the 19 ventures sharing $400,000 to connect women, investors and opportunity

IBA hits a new milestone with three new women on the board

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How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

09 Jul 26

Join us at the 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit—a vital event amplifying the full spectrum of women’s health, inside and outside the workplace.

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Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

09 Jul 26

Join industry-leading women from RMIT’s School of Computing Technologies for a free hands-on workshop exploring AI and IT careers.

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Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

09 Jul 26

Join leaders in Sydney for an immersive session on building coaching capability, navigating change, and leading with greater clarity and impact.

The Liberal Party helped build multicultural Australia. Now it won’t say the word.

Latest news

My mother led our family to safety. 26 years on, we are part of the Australian story

After the sexual assault, they told her she had to leave her home

Body confidence declines with age according to survey of Australians

I’ve seen hundreds of mothers break this year. We call it normal

I lived the male prison nightmare that NSW has just made policy

Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health

AI could fast unwind our women’s workforce participation rate. We need more than historical reassurance

Gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility and early menopause uncovered by Australian researchers

Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

What an unconventional career path has taught me about the power of experiments

Young women are identifying as less straight. Young men? Not so much

We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

Women leave tech at twice the rate of men after 40. A new benchmark shows what needs to change

The Science-backed sleep therapy that rewires your brain for rest

More women than ever are buying homes on their own, but the industry still pictures her as half a couple

Microsoft’s ANZ President Jane Livesey on the skills leaders need now for AI transformation

Australia beat England to win ‘truly special’ Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup

Why are women leaders still expected to absorb workplace harm?

Designing maternity care around First Nations women is working. The data proves it

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

Pipeline visibility is the missing piece in Australia’s clean‑economy agenda

‘Something has to change’: Sam Kerr calls for urgent investment in the A-League Women

DISSH’s parental leave policy recognises a truth most employers still ignore

Meet the 19 ventures sharing $400,000 to connect women, investors and opportunity

In the ultramarathoning world, it’s women leading into the great ‘beyond’

DISSH’s parental leave policy recognises a truth most employers still ignore

Women spent years learning not to apologise at work. Now AI is undoing it all.

IBA hits a new milestone with three new women on the board

From our Partners

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

How Harriet Messenger helped build Husk Distillery into a regional success story

Why Australia’s top business leaders say now is exactly the right time to invest in your team

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

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