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Woman allegedly murdered by former partner contacted police for help days before

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Women silenced: Online abuse is harming Australia’s democracy

I tallied my unpaid care work on the Census. For a moment, it was visible

Anthony Albanese really needs to stop trying so hard to be one of the boys

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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

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

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Zali Steggall: Australians are being targeted by a 24/7 gambling machine, and the Albanese government is complicit

Gambling laws need stronger protections, tougher regulation and less industry influence to reduce gambling harm across Australia, writes Independent MP Zali Steggall.

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Erika Schofield was told she could go blind, but three donated corneas saved her sight

Most people know about organ donation, but many don’t realise that donated tissue can also significantly improve lives. For Erika, it restored her sight.

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I tallied my unpaid care work on the Census. For a moment, it was visible

Last night, I realised I’m an unpaid carer, likely like many women across Australia who completed the Census forms. And that doesn’t even count the domestic and care I provide to my household of six.

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Anthony Albanese really needs to stop trying so hard to be one of the boys

Anthony Albanese keeps trying to be one of the boys. His latest controversy, involving Sanae Takaichi and two melons is a prime example.

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If you want gender equality, legislate for it: What five years of Victorian data tells us

Victoria’s gender equality law shows government action can drive real change, but progress must continue to close persistent gaps.

Robyn James on community-led conservation and why you don’t sign anything you don’t understand

The women campaigners leading Australia’s climate movement with care and connection

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Gina Rinehart says the ABC failed all women. What does her support for Pauline Hanson say?

Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

‘Bro I didn’t ask’: Why this founder is running City2Surf in her underwear

That Men and Boys portfolio addressing the rise of the manosphere? Gone after four months

Woman and man found dead in Charleville home, investigation underway

$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

Sam Newman’s comments about Ralph Carr cement case for gender equality ministerial portfolio

Greens call for $4.6 billion social housing investment to keep women and children safe

‘Drop your body armour’: The men’s group creating space for honest conversations

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

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$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

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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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Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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National crisis? Just $457.5 million over 3.5 years allocated to frontline women’s safety services

Latest news

Woman allegedly murdered by former partner contacted police for help days before

High school students are protesting against One Nation. What’s the point if they can’t vote?

Childcare was never meant to be a luxury. So why are we still treating it like a market?

‘You don’t need millions. You need structure’: Cissy Ma wants more women to buy businesses

Women silenced: Online abuse is harming Australia’s democracy

I tallied my unpaid care work on the Census. For a moment, it was visible

Anthony Albanese really needs to stop trying so hard to be one of the boys

If you want gender equality, legislate for it: What five years of Victorian data tells us

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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

Zali Steggall: Australians are being targeted by a 24/7 gambling machine, and the Albanese government is complicit

Erika Schofield was told she could go blind, but three donated corneas saved her sight

I tallied my unpaid care work on the Census. For a moment, it was visible

Anthony Albanese really needs to stop trying so hard to be one of the boys

If you want gender equality, legislate for it: What five years of Victorian data tells us

Robyn James on community-led conservation and why you don’t sign anything you don’t understand

The women campaigners leading Australia’s climate movement with care and connection

‘It was like green medicine’: The wilderness escape that healed Shelley’s burnout

Melissa Donnelly appointed Secretary-elect of the ACTU: ‘She knows the pressures working people are under’

Fuel, climate, conflict: What’s the cost of the crisis stack on women?

Are there too many political polls? We are in glut – and it may be about to get worse

Gina Rinehart says the ABC failed all women. What does her support for Pauline Hanson say?

Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

‘Bro I didn’t ask’: Why this founder is running City2Surf in her underwear

That Men and Boys portfolio addressing the rise of the manosphere? Gone after four months

Woman and man found dead in Charleville home, investigation underway

$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

Sam Newman’s comments about Ralph Carr cement case for gender equality ministerial portfolio

Greens call for $4.6 billion social housing investment to keep women and children safe

‘Drop your body armour’: The men’s group creating space for honest conversations

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

$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

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

From our Partners

‘You don’t need millions. You need structure’: Cissy Ma wants more women to buy businesses

Erika Schofield was told she could go blind, but three donated corneas saved her sight

‘It was like green medicine’: The wilderness escape that healed Shelley’s burnout

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Events For Women

2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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