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‘Abhorrent behaviour’: Sexual harassment and bullying rife in NSW parliament

A damning new report has highlighted the toxic culture and unsafe behaviours that occur inside the NSW parliament.

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Australian government could close opportunity gaps for women with increased gender responsive budgeting

Just 5 per cent of Australia’s aid budget goes to adolescent girls

The Gender Medicare Gap is seeing women pay more for ultrasounds and other health services

Biloela family’s release comes on 10-year anniversary of hardline asylum seeker policies

Martha Karua could make history as Kenya’s first female vice president, advancing gender equality

New plans in the making to tackle teacher shortage in NSW

Who is Andrew Tate? The TikTok star normalising violence against women

Liberal Party may need a ‘temporary quota’ says Senator Linda Reynolds

The case of the missing female PMs and presidents

Climate

We must recognise women’s work on climate action: Bushfire survivor Jo Dodds

President of Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action, Jo Dodds, is fighting for climate action to be an urgent and cross-partisan concern.

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Serena Williams’ evolution from tennis is one so many face outside of elite sport too

While not using the word “retirement”, Serena Williams did announce this week that she will be “evolving” away from playing tennis.

Partner Content

Six things to consider in a super fund when you get your first role

Starting out in your career? Getting set up with the right super fund from the get-go will save you in the long run.

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Martha Karua could make history as Kenya’s first female vice president, advancing gender equality

Martha Karua is climbing the political ladder in Kenya, a country that frequently sees violent attacks on female candidates

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New plans in the making to tackle teacher shortage in NSW

An alarming record of teachers are leaving the education profession, but a new initiative could reverse this trend of teacher shortage.

News & Views

Who is Andrew Tate? The TikTok star normalising violence against women

Andrew Tate says he’s turning boys into men. In reality, he’s teaching boys and young men that it’s ok to be violent towards women.

Liberal Party may need a ‘temporary quota’ says Senator Linda Reynolds

Change happens when women become president: The new book and AI tool showing how

How we work has undergone a seismic shift, but too many hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times

We need a leadership style revolution to tackle the climate crisis

Know your why and tap your self belief: An award-winning leader on making change

Police obtain private Facebook messages to charge teenager over illegal abortion

Donna Adams has been appointed Tasmania’s first female Commissioner of Police

‘The hardest thing’: Serena Williams is ‘evolving away’ from tennis

Rufina Peter becomes the first woman elected to Papua New Guinea’s parliament in over a decade

John Barilaro tells inquiry he is the “victim” in New York trade job saga

Miss Universe pageant to remove rule that bars married women and mums from eligibility

World mourns as Olivia Newton-John dies of breast cancer at 73

On her electric guitar, Joni Mitchell proved female music elders can be super punks

Beige Index judges how white our favourite movies are

Former lead singer of The Seekers Judith Durham to receive state funeral

Inconvenient training times and second-rate facilities? How sport could change for women and girls

The hidden complex trauma of violence experienced by Indian women in Australia

Engineer Naureen Alam on turning ‘what’s possible’ into a reality with inclusive leadership

Employers

How we work has undergone a seismic shift, but too many hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times

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Police obtain private Facebook messages to charge teenager over illegal abortion

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Beige Index judges how white our favourite movies are

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‘Don’t get pregnant, it will ruin your career’: The unspoken cost of becoming a surgeon

Pregnancy among registrars and surgeons should not be seen as a career breaking move, writes Dr Jasmina Kevric.

Game Changers

‘Something is not working’ when it comes to female representation, says Christine Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde believes there is certainly disparity between men and women.

Women’s Health News

‘Do what works for you’: Meg Lanning on staying active

This week on ‘How I manage my health’, we speak with cricket superstar, Meg Lanning, who tells us she’s found balance in meditating.

‘Do what feels right’: My Green World CEO Natalie Kyriacou on living with intention

CEO of My Green World, Natalie Kyriacou OAM, shares on living with intention, reading deeply and being in nature.

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This is how natural disasters impact men and women differently and why gender equality efforts must consider climate change

Women remain susceptible to poor health outcomes, violence and inequalities in all stages of a disaster, from preparedness through to response and recovery.

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

Launched in partnership with Plan International Australia

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podcasts

The case of the missing female PMs and presidents

Ramona Vijeyarasa joins as guest host to discuss her research into women’s political representation globally.

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Six things to consider in a super fund when you get your first role

Ten years on, we need another Misogyny Speech

How Lisa Vincent is tackling the skills shortage crisis and empowering people in the process

Events For Women

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Employment Symposium hosted by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)

12 Aug 22

This event aims to answer questions and bust some of the myths about hiring employees who are blind or vision impaired.

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Q&A Event – Breast Cancer in Young Women

12 Aug 22

Join us for our next free and online Q&A event, moderated by Author and Journalist Annabel Crabb, on Wednesday 27 July from 5:30-7pm AEST.

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Life Hack Your Period with Lucy Peach: A Menstrual Masterclass

12 Aug 22

Join me, Lucy Peach, and the 1000’s of women across Australia, to discover how your cycle affects you and how to harness your hormones for good.

‘Abhorrent behaviour’: Sexual harassment and bullying rife in NSW parliament

Latest news

Australian government could close opportunity gaps for women with increased gender responsive budgeting

Just 5 per cent of Australia’s aid budget goes to adolescent girls

The Gender Medicare Gap is seeing women pay more for ultrasounds and other health services

Biloela family’s release comes on 10-year anniversary of hardline asylum seeker policies

Martha Karua could make history as Kenya’s first female vice president, advancing gender equality

New plans in the making to tackle teacher shortage in NSW

Who is Andrew Tate? The TikTok star normalising violence against women

Liberal Party may need a ‘temporary quota’ says Senator Linda Reynolds

The case of the missing female PMs and presidents

We must recognise women’s work on climate action: Bushfire survivor Jo Dodds

Serena Williams’ evolution from tennis is one so many face outside of elite sport too

Six things to consider in a super fund when you get your first role

Martha Karua could make history as Kenya’s first female vice president, advancing gender equality

New plans in the making to tackle teacher shortage in NSW

Who is Andrew Tate? The TikTok star normalising violence against women

Liberal Party may need a ‘temporary quota’ says Senator Linda Reynolds

Change happens when women become president: The new book and AI tool showing how

How we work has undergone a seismic shift, but too many hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times

We need a leadership style revolution to tackle the climate crisis

Know your why and tap your self belief: An award-winning leader on making change

Police obtain private Facebook messages to charge teenager over illegal abortion

Donna Adams has been appointed Tasmania’s first female Commissioner of Police

‘The hardest thing’: Serena Williams is ‘evolving away’ from tennis

Rufina Peter becomes the first woman elected to Papua New Guinea’s parliament in over a decade

John Barilaro tells inquiry he is the “victim” in New York trade job saga

Miss Universe pageant to remove rule that bars married women and mums from eligibility

World mourns as Olivia Newton-John dies of breast cancer at 73

On her electric guitar, Joni Mitchell proved female music elders can be super punks

Beige Index judges how white our favourite movies are

Former lead singer of The Seekers Judith Durham to receive state funeral

Inconvenient training times and second-rate facilities? How sport could change for women and girls

The hidden complex trauma of violence experienced by Indian women in Australia

Engineer Naureen Alam on turning ‘what’s possible’ into a reality with inclusive leadership

How we work has undergone a seismic shift, but too many hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times

Police obtain private Facebook messages to charge teenager over illegal abortion

Beige Index judges how white our favourite movies are

Support Female-led Journalism

‘Don’t get pregnant, it will ruin your career’: The unspoken cost of becoming a surgeon

‘Something is not working’ when it comes to female representation, says Christine Lagarde

‘Do what works for you’: Meg Lanning on staying active

‘Do what feels right’: My Green World CEO Natalie Kyriacou on living with intention

Become a member for exclusive content

This is how natural disasters impact men and women differently and why gender equality efforts must consider climate change

Check out the Girls & COVID-19 Hub

The case of the missing female PMs and presidents

From our Partners

Six things to consider in a super fund when you get your first role

Ten years on, we need another Misogyny Speech

How Lisa Vincent is tackling the skills shortage crisis and empowering people in the process

Events For Women

Employment Symposium hosted by Blind Citizens Australia (BCA)

Q&A Event – Breast Cancer in Young Women

Life Hack Your Period with Lucy Peach: A Menstrual Masterclass

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