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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in relation to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Parents challenge social media giants in pivotal US lawsuit over youth harm

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Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies as FBI contacts Mexican authorities

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has intensified this week, with reports the FBI has been in touch with the Mexican law enforcement.

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‘Start by showing up’: Bobbi Mahlab on how women founders can network with intent

Bobbi Mahlab encourages women founders to think of networking as an opportunity for community-building and shares her key tips.

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Enough talk: 8 women killed in 2026 and still no urgency

Don’t just talk. Commit the funding and show political will to do what it takes to end violence against women, writes Larissa Waters.

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Parents challenge social media giants in pivotal US lawsuit over youth harm

Grieving families are challenging social media companies in US court, arguing that Meta puts profits ahead of users’ safety and wellbeing.

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The women helping Australia achieve its most successful Winter Olympics ever

Australian women are making history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, securing three of the nation’s six medals.

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Why Australia needs a plan to repatriate citizens detained in Syria

Australia’s refusal to repatriate 34 women and children detained in Syria’s al-Roj camp raises serious human rights concerns.

The world celebrates new mums. Many still feel alone in the experience.

Australian values of compassion, respect and opportunity for all

The cherrypicking of ‘Australian Values’ to conveniently overlook equality, compassion and respect

‘Get the files out’: Hillary Clinton calls out Trump over redacted names and Epstein ‘cover-ups’

Closing the leadership gap: How women are driving change in Australia’s legal profession

The Women to Watch in Australia’s legal sector

Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah to take stage at Sydney Writers’ Festival

The attempt to punish Grace Tame tells us everything about how we treat women who speak up

When access depends on postcode: Rethinking surgical abortion care in Australia

500 mums to gather in Melbourne to raise awareness of motherhood loneliness

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts says she left Commissioner role after workplace sexual assault

Setting the standard? Parliament still doesn’t take workplace harm seriously

55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short

Why these women think Angus Taylor is loose with truth

The reason Charlotte Mortlock, advocate for Liberal women’s representation, finally quit the party

Liberal women are dropping like flies, but at least Jacinta Price is ‘back, baby’

Gisèle Pelicot is sharing her story and demanding an end to shame

What Jane Hume’s deputy victory means for the Liberals’ policy direction

Norway’s former PM charged with gross corruption after links to Epstein files

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‘Start by showing up’: Bobbi Mahlab on how women founders can network with intent

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Lack of progress for women startup founders masked by headline improvement, 2025 report shows

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‘Microshifting’: the work revolution working women have been doing for years

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested in Epstein probe, questioned by UK police

Latest news

The crown moves fast when it’s not about women

Australia has ruled out repatriation for ISIS families. This isn’t a safe or coherent plan

Stop pleading for more women in STEM. Start building bridges instead

Ann Sherry on achieving impact, power and being the only woman in the room

Parents challenge social media giants in pivotal US lawsuit over youth harm

The women helping Australia achieve its most successful Winter Olympics ever

Why Australia needs a plan to repatriate citizens detained in Syria

The world celebrates new mums. Many still feel alone in the experience.

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies as FBI contacts Mexican authorities

‘Start by showing up’: Bobbi Mahlab on how women founders can network with intent

Enough talk: 8 women killed in 2026 and still no urgency

Parents challenge social media giants in pivotal US lawsuit over youth harm

The women helping Australia achieve its most successful Winter Olympics ever

Why Australia needs a plan to repatriate citizens detained in Syria

The world celebrates new mums. Many still feel alone in the experience.

The cherrypicking of ‘Australian Values’ to conveniently overlook equality, compassion and respect

‘Get the files out’: Hillary Clinton calls out Trump over redacted names and Epstein ‘cover-ups’

Closing the leadership gap: How women are driving change in Australia’s legal profession

The Women to Watch in Australia’s legal sector

Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah to take stage at Sydney Writers’ Festival

The attempt to punish Grace Tame tells us everything about how we treat women who speak up

When access depends on postcode: Rethinking surgical abortion care in Australia

500 mums to gather in Melbourne to raise awareness of motherhood loneliness

Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts says she left Commissioner role after workplace sexual assault

Setting the standard? Parliament still doesn’t take workplace harm seriously

55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short

Why these women think Angus Taylor is loose with truth

The reason Charlotte Mortlock, advocate for Liberal women’s representation, finally quit the party

Liberal women are dropping like flies, but at least Jacinta Price is ‘back, baby’

Gisèle Pelicot is sharing her story and demanding an end to shame

What Jane Hume’s deputy victory means for the Liberals’ policy direction

Norway’s former PM charged with gross corruption after links to Epstein files

‘Start by showing up’: Bobbi Mahlab on how women founders can network with intent

Lack of progress for women startup founders masked by headline improvement, 2025 report shows

‘Microshifting’: the work revolution working women have been doing for years

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‘Start by showing up’: Bobbi Mahlab on how women founders can network with intent

The world celebrates new mums. Many still feel alone in the experience.

When access depends on postcode: Rethinking surgical abortion care in Australia

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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