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‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Domestic violence is a “two way street” according to Pauline Hanson and women “should just leave”. But leaving is far from affordable and safe.

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

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Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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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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Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?

Services Australia’s crackdown on financial abuse is failing mothers while abusive ex-partners exploit the child support system.

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Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test

Those keeping a concealed phone as part of a family violence safety plan have been issued advice ahead of the AusAlert test this coming Monday.

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We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

What actually is the right kind of migrant? Is it white, conservative, Catholic? Are they male, female, does a certain type not commit crimes?

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One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has given birth to identical quadruplet daughters in what has been described as a likely Australian first.

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Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

For Molly Morrison, joining a small group of strangers on Tasmania’s iconic Three Capes Track was an opportunity to discover the joy of a shared adventure.

Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the time of climate crisis

‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO

He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup

I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system

What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami

Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis

‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?

Poolside with a billionaire, podcast with the far-right: A week in the life for Pauline Hanson

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

The menopause gold rush is here: the line between empowerment and exploitation is blurry

The biggest mistake we make about perimenopause happens in our twenties

Can the Liberal Party rebuild and win back women voters before they move on for good?

Data centres won’t save the jobs women will lose

The unspoken burden: Why it’s time the broader business sector backed NSW women

Zohran Mamdani’s latest policy recognises what modern parents really need

Two in five women who experience birth trauma also develop PTSD, new report finds

Kylie Jenner’s Meta alliance is a betrayal of the women and girls who built her empire

Only one woman on Australia’s highest-paid CEO list as top boss pockets $48 million

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The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

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Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

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From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

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‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Latest news

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

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

Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?

Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test

We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the time of climate crisis

‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO

He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup

I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system

What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami

Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis

‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?

Poolside with a billionaire, podcast with the far-right: A week in the life for Pauline Hanson

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

The menopause gold rush is here: the line between empowerment and exploitation is blurry

The biggest mistake we make about perimenopause happens in our twenties

Can the Liberal Party rebuild and win back women voters before they move on for good?

Data centres won’t save the jobs women will lose

The unspoken burden: Why it’s time the broader business sector backed NSW women

Zohran Mamdani’s latest policy recognises what modern parents really need

Two in five women who experience birth trauma also develop PTSD, new report finds

Kylie Jenner’s Meta alliance is a betrayal of the women and girls who built her empire

Only one woman on Australia’s highest-paid CEO list as top boss pockets $48 million

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

From our Partners

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

The unspoken burden: Why it’s time the broader business sector backed NSW women

Why rebuilding the ‘village’ could transform motherhood for thousands of women

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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