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National Sorry Day is a day to commemorate those taken. But ‘sorry’ is not enough – we need action

Today is National Sorry Day. This is when we commemorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families.

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Whoopi Goldberg calls out Republican senators for their hollow words after school shooting

Jacqui Lambie candidate Tammy Tyrrell likely to take Tasmanian Senate spot over Eric Abetz

BLACKPINK makes history as first all-girl K-pop group on cover of Rolling Stone

Almost 60% of teachers say they want out. What is Labor going to do for an exhausted school sector?

Shell consultant tells executives to “look in the mirror” in viral LinkedIn resignation video

Fourteen children, one teacher killed in mass school shooting in Texas

With Dutton as leader the coalition will never return to its roots

A Democrat in Oklahoma suggests reversible vasectomies for young men in ‘tongue in cheek’ response to abortion law

Now don’t get bulldozed! It’s somewhat political

News & Views

This surgeon treats more avocado-related injuries than gunshot wounds in Australia

The solutions to complex social problems like gun control may likewise be complex, but the truths at the heart of them can come from the medical profession.

News & Views

How businesses can strut into D&I with the same grace and elegance as the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

“To go from zero representation just a few years ago to three designers and numerous models with disabilities, a runway for adaptive fashion and backstage disability consultants isn’t just a little step forward – it’s a leap!”

Climate

Finland will be a world leader on climate with its carbon negative goal

The Finnish parliament approved a new Climate Change Act, that would legislate carbon neutrality by 2035 and carbon negativity by 2040.

News & Views

Shell consultant tells executives to “look in the mirror” in viral LinkedIn resignation video

A Shell consultant has quit in spectacular fashion after 11 years, posting a bombshell video where she accused the fossil fuel giant of “extreme harms” to the earth, climate change efforts and humanity.

News & Views

Fourteen children, one teacher killed in mass school shooting in Texas

Fourteen young children and one teacher have been killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Climate

With Dutton as leader the coalition will never return to its roots

If Peter Dutton picks up the leadership this week, as is widely reported, the Coalition will never return to moderate roots.

A Democrat in Oklahoma suggests reversible vasectomies for young men in ‘tongue in cheek’ response to abortion law

What’s under the teal cloud? An impressive CV.

Hugs can help women de-stress, but not so much for men

Who is Penny Wong? What to know about Australia’s new Foreign Minister

Opportunities for women in digital health to lead a new frontier (and why it’s worth celebrating)

All female TV presenters must cover their faces under Taliban’s new order

The Asian-Australian women who have started to shift the face of parliament

On the Pacific, the new government must be bold and go big. Here’s how the repair work could begin

‘We have a plane to catch’: Penny Wong becomes Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister

How Lisa Tu launched a business making cakes that look like flowers

Meet the women elected to the House of Representatives for the first time

Red carpet stormed at Cannes Film Festival as women protest violence

There’s still a long way to go on representation

Resilience and persistence: Dai Le’s path to Parliament as an independent

Women stormed the 2022 election in numbers too big to ignore: what has Labor pledged on gender?

Women running outside the major parties are the story of this election

Miracles and regrets: We’ve met The Real Scott. Now we vote

‘Doing it all’ is a myth. Let’s end the shame around women needing help

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News & Views

‘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.

Be your own version of ‘healthy’: Dr Neela Janakiramanan on how she manages her health and day

This week on ‘How I manage my health’, we check in with Dr Neela Janakiramanan, who tells us the health routine that is most ideal for her.

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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

Now don’t get bulldozed! It’s somewhat political

Is this the weekend that everything changes? We’re interrupting our break from The Women’s Agenda Podcast to share this special discussion on the biggest stories from the week, as well as a few comments about the upcoming election (which we may come to regret Sunday morning).

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From our Partners

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Four big fallacies that continue to hold women back at work

Karly Thompson’s admin job entails much more than its official title suggests. Let’s value professionals like her for all that they do

Freelancers will be a game changer for employer recruitment challenges in 2022

Events For Women

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Kirsty Webeck’s ‘Silver Linings’ national tour on sale NOW!

26 May 22

Kirsty Webeck is touring her funniest hour of stand up yet.

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The UNSPOKEN Conference by ONE ROOF

26 May 22

UNSPOKEN will bring to the stage conversations that affect ambitious, working, career driven women that we really don’t talk enough about openly or publicly.

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#BreaktheBias for women – Empower Hour by Dress for Success

26 May 22

Dress for Success #EmpowerHour asks Australians to pledge 1 hour of pay to combat the ‘she-cession’ and get women back to work

National Sorry Day is a day to commemorate those taken. But ‘sorry’ is not enough – we need action

Latest news

Whoopi Goldberg calls out Republican senators for their hollow words after school shooting

Jacqui Lambie candidate Tammy Tyrrell likely to take Tasmanian Senate spot over Eric Abetz

BLACKPINK makes history as first all-girl K-pop group on cover of Rolling Stone

Almost 60% of teachers say they want out. What is Labor going to do for an exhausted school sector?

Shell consultant tells executives to “look in the mirror” in viral LinkedIn resignation video

Fourteen children, one teacher killed in mass school shooting in Texas

With Dutton as leader the coalition will never return to its roots

A Democrat in Oklahoma suggests reversible vasectomies for young men in ‘tongue in cheek’ response to abortion law

Now don’t get bulldozed! It’s somewhat political

This surgeon treats more avocado-related injuries than gunshot wounds in Australia

How businesses can strut into D&I with the same grace and elegance as the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week

Finland will be a world leader on climate with its carbon negative goal

Shell consultant tells executives to “look in the mirror” in viral LinkedIn resignation video

Fourteen children, one teacher killed in mass school shooting in Texas

With Dutton as leader the coalition will never return to its roots

A Democrat in Oklahoma suggests reversible vasectomies for young men in ‘tongue in cheek’ response to abortion law

What’s under the teal cloud? An impressive CV.

Hugs can help women de-stress, but not so much for men

Who is Penny Wong? What to know about Australia’s new Foreign Minister

Opportunities for women in digital health to lead a new frontier (and why it’s worth celebrating)

All female TV presenters must cover their faces under Taliban’s new order

The Asian-Australian women who have started to shift the face of parliament

On the Pacific, the new government must be bold and go big. Here’s how the repair work could begin

‘We have a plane to catch’: Penny Wong becomes Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister

How Lisa Tu launched a business making cakes that look like flowers

Meet the women elected to the House of Representatives for the first time

Red carpet stormed at Cannes Film Festival as women protest violence

There’s still a long way to go on representation

Resilience and persistence: Dai Le’s path to Parliament as an independent

Women stormed the 2022 election in numbers too big to ignore: what has Labor pledged on gender?

Women running outside the major parties are the story of this election

Miracles and regrets: We’ve met The Real Scott. Now we vote

Young CALD women are growing up with the message that politics is not for them

How Lisa Tu launched a business making cakes that look like flowers

4 out of 10 Australians keep silent at work about their mental health

‘Doing it all’ is a myth. Let’s end the shame around women needing help

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

Be your own version of ‘healthy’: Dr Neela Janakiramanan on how she manages her health and day

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

Now don’t get bulldozed! It’s somewhat political

From our Partners

Four big fallacies that continue to hold women back at work

Karly Thompson’s admin job entails much more than its official title suggests. Let’s value professionals like her for all that they do

Freelancers will be a game changer for employer recruitment challenges in 2022

Events For Women

Kirsty Webeck’s ‘Silver Linings’ national tour on sale NOW!

The UNSPOKEN Conference by ONE ROOF

#BreaktheBias for women – Empower Hour by Dress for Success

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