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

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Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30‑year career shows why

Pauline Hanson’s recent domestic violence comments reflect decades of support for men’s rights and opposition to feminism.

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When AI screens women out, an appeal pathway must be available

Women deserve the chance to challenge AI hiring decisions, especially when their skills, experience or career breaks are misunderstood.

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As one of Iran’s first police officers, my mother taught me an essential truth about feminism

Feminism means supporting every woman’s right to speak freely, make her own choices and hold different political beliefs without judgement.

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From forensic psychology to culturally responsive care, my career taught me to look beyond the label

After working with asylum seekers, she built a career helping culturally diverse families access the mental health support they need.

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Celebrity agent Ralph Carr revealed as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape

Celebrity agent Ralph Carr can be named as the “well-connected” businessman who was found guilty of raping a former employee last month.

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Natalie Kyriacou has a radical idea for the climate movement: make people laugh

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Note to Karl and Kyle: If the Prime Minister is calling, you’re probably not the victim

Alan Jones trial begins in Sydney as he faces allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching

Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?

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Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. Are they working?

I survived domestic violence. Leaving wasn’t the hardest part.

Who is Kaitlan Collins? The CNN journalist Trump can’t stop attacking

How Keira Rumble turned her personal health struggles into a multi-brand wellness empire

New Alzheimer’s blood test could transform care for hundreds of thousands of Australian women at risk

I spent years running from anxiety. Freediving taught me how to face it

Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

AI beauty tools and models are here, giving women even more impossible standards

A ‘high profile’ man has been convicted of rape, but still can’t be named

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Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

Sally McManus and Michelle O'Neil step down from the ACTU

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They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

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Women’s bodies are still treated as public property. The Ariana Grande discourse proves it

Latest news

The hidden trauma parents face when seeking mental health help for a child

My text messages were weaponised in court: Counselling records aren’t the only problem

What if we dropped the standards and had more spontaneous catch-ups

PCOS vs. PMOS: What the new name means for your fertility

I didn’t think about super until I got divorced. Here’s what I’d tell my 25-year-old self

As one of Iran’s first police officers, my mother taught me an essential truth about feminism

From forensic psychology to culturally responsive care, my career taught me to look beyond the label

Celebrity agent Ralph Carr revealed as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape

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

Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30‑year career shows why

When AI screens women out, an appeal pathway must be available

As one of Iran’s first police officers, my mother taught me an essential truth about feminism

From forensic psychology to culturally responsive care, my career taught me to look beyond the label

Celebrity agent Ralph Carr revealed as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape

The psychological cost of being the woman everyone can rely on

Natalie Kyriacou has a radical idea for the climate movement: make people laugh

From “suck it up, sweetheart” to shutting reporters out: Pauline Hanson’s convenient relationship with scrutiny

Playgrounds are built for kids. But where are their mums supposed to find connection?

Care and connection are critical to Australia’s climate response. Here’s why we’re exploring it

Note to Karl and Kyle: If the Prime Minister is calling, you’re probably not the victim

Alan Jones trial begins in Sydney as he faces allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching

Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?

Breastfeeding in war: the urgent health crisis facing mothers in Gaza

Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. Are they working?

I survived domestic violence. Leaving wasn’t the hardest part.

Who is Kaitlan Collins? The CNN journalist Trump can’t stop attacking

How Keira Rumble turned her personal health struggles into a multi-brand wellness empire

New Alzheimer’s blood test could transform care for hundreds of thousands of Australian women at risk

I spent years running from anxiety. Freediving taught me how to face it

Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

AI beauty tools and models are here, giving women even more impossible standards

A ‘high profile’ man has been convicted of rape, but still can’t be named

Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

How one mum turned a painful breastfeeding experience into a new product category

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PCOS vs. PMOS: What the new name means for your fertility

Playgrounds are built for kids. But where are their mums supposed to find connection?

How Keira Rumble turned her personal health struggles into a multi-brand wellness empire

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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