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The top 5 Trump bin fire moments this week

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Polestar becomes major sponsor of Melbourne Demons AFLW

Two police officers abused naked woman suffering a mental health episode in Sydney

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

Queensland magistrate accepts emergency defence for woman driver fleeing domestic violence

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

‘Funghi Fatale’: How the media turned Erin Patterson into a caricature

The Epstein files and a vanishing act of accountability

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

News & Views

The silent work of caring: New ‘Agehood’ podcast puts midlife women at the centre

Launched this week by national non-profit Violet, Agehood is hosted by Violet CEO Melissa Reader and features intimate conversations with some of Australia’s most trusted voices.

Business

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

Microsoft executive Cindy Rose has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of WPP, the British multinational communications company.

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Every 1°C of global warming linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence

Intimate partner violence is predicted to increase by 4.7 per cent for every 1°C rise in global temperature, a recent study has found.

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Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

The CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, 61, has announced she is stepping down from the role after two “incredible” years.

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‘Funghi Fatale’: How the media turned Erin Patterson into a caricature

The Erin Patterson case has taught us something unsettling: even in the face of so-called justice, misogyny always finds a way to surface.

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The Epstein files and a vanishing act of accountability

If the Epstein files case teaches us anything, it’s that justice delayed is justice denied, writes Rita Nasr.

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

Gogglebox Australia personality Emmie Silbery dies, aged 96

Stronger laws and institutions needed to progress global gender equality: new report

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls

New Barbie doll with Type 1 Diabetes comes with insulin pump and glucose monitor

‘A love letter to Central Australia’: How Melissa Cole blends bush medicine with skincare

2025 tracking to be worst year on record for capital raised by female-only founding teams

Caught up in the mushroom murder trial? Here’s a look at some of Australia’s most notorious women killers

Biological differences might explain women’s increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s

The key deceptions in Erin Patterson’s testimony

From her grandmother’s kitchen to global export: First Nations’ entrepreneur Sharon Brindley’s sweet success

The quiet struggle of career loneliness & the power of walking with a mentor

15 years of UN Women and the urgent actions needed for global gender equality

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected first female president of Suriname

Professor Jane O’Leary appointed Research Director at Centre for Indigenous People and Work

In the wake of horror, parents need support — not shame for needing childcare

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty in triple-murder trial

‘A cannon event for all us girlies’: Brooks Nader shows off a period stain at Wimbledon

Business

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

News & Views

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

News & Views

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

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The quiet struggle of career loneliness & the power of walking with a mentor

How virtual reality supports breast cancer patients to protect their heart in radiation therapy

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Podcast: What the Budget means for women

We breakdown the 2025-26 Federal Budget and what it means for women in Australia.

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The 2025 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

12 Jul 25

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The top 5 Trump bin fire moments this week

Latest news

Polestar becomes major sponsor of Melbourne Demons AFLW

Two police officers abused naked woman suffering a mental health episode in Sydney

Skorts revolutionised how women and girls play sport. But in 2025, are they regressive?

Queensland magistrate accepts emergency defence for woman driver fleeing domestic violence

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

‘Funghi Fatale’: How the media turned Erin Patterson into a caricature

The Epstein files and a vanishing act of accountability

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

The silent work of caring: New ‘Agehood’ podcast puts midlife women at the centre

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

Every 1°C of global warming linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

‘Funghi Fatale’: How the media turned Erin Patterson into a caricature

The Epstein files and a vanishing act of accountability

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

Gogglebox Australia personality Emmie Silbery dies, aged 96

Stronger laws and institutions needed to progress global gender equality: new report

ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women and girls

New Barbie doll with Type 1 Diabetes comes with insulin pump and glucose monitor

‘A love letter to Central Australia’: How Melissa Cole blends bush medicine with skincare

2025 tracking to be worst year on record for capital raised by female-only founding teams

Caught up in the mushroom murder trial? Here’s a look at some of Australia’s most notorious women killers

Biological differences might explain women’s increased likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s

The key deceptions in Erin Patterson’s testimony

From her grandmother’s kitchen to global export: First Nations’ entrepreneur Sharon Brindley’s sweet success

The quiet struggle of career loneliness & the power of walking with a mentor

15 years of UN Women and the urgent actions needed for global gender equality

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons elected first female president of Suriname

Professor Jane O’Leary appointed Research Director at Centre for Indigenous People and Work

In the wake of horror, parents need support — not shame for needing childcare

Jury finds Erin Patterson guilty in triple-murder trial

‘A cannon event for all us girlies’: Brooks Nader shows off a period stain at Wimbledon

Cindy Rose appointed Chief Executive Officer of WPP

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, resigns after two years

The 5 organisations receiving a share of $1 million to support women in small business

From our Partners

The quiet struggle of career loneliness & the power of walking with a mentor

How virtual reality supports breast cancer patients to protect their heart in radiation therapy

Breastfeeding game-changer: How Etta Watts-Russell created Lactamo

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

Events For Women

The 2025 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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