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Christine Castley named new CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Christine Castley will commence her five-year term as CEO of WGEA on May 19, 2026.

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Pacific women’s voices must shape climate action as Women Deliver comes to Australia

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Firings, fightbacks, and flickers of progress in US Reproductive Rights

US reproductive rights face setbacks from DOJ firings and state restrictions, alongside legal challenges and policy gains.

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As concern about the manosphere trends, don’t forget the work of women researching this space

Women who research and raise concerns about the manosphere face great personal costs, including harassment and threats.

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Meet the women making philanthropy accessible to everyday Australians

Elyse Cook and Bella Conyngham created The Purpose Fund, a giving circle that makes philanthropy visible, participatory, and accessible.

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A global rape academy and The Telegraph is worried about Greta Thunberg

Radicalisation debates distract from a global rape crisis while women’s safety and equality remain ignored

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Father kills seven of his children, and another in mass shooting

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Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after being charged with war crime murder

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Pope Leo XIV denounces ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world

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NSW nurses secure landmark pay rise after years-long fight over “undervalued” work

Sam Kerr’s 75th goal seals Matildas win as Kennedy hits 150-game milestone

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My family’s story shows the real cost of belonging in Australia

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Christine Castley named new CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency

Latest news

‘When times are tough, you remember who was in your corner’: Marcia Hines on motherhood

No, work from home culture is not ‘career suicide’

Calls grow to end $20bn tax breaks to property investors as budget looms

Thousands join Australia-wide rallies led by survivors calling for change

As concern about the manosphere trends, don’t forget the work of women researching this space

Meet the women making philanthropy accessible to everyday Australians

A global rape academy and The Telegraph is worried about Greta Thunberg

India blocks landmark bill to boost female representation in parliament

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

This is not “not all men.” This is 62 million reasons for meaningful reform

Pacific women’s voices must shape climate action as Women Deliver comes to Australia

Firings, fightbacks, and flickers of progress in US Reproductive Rights

As concern about the manosphere trends, don’t forget the work of women researching this space

Meet the women making philanthropy accessible to everyday Australians

A global rape academy and The Telegraph is worried about Greta Thunberg

India blocks landmark bill to boost female representation in parliament

Father kills seven of his children, and another in mass shooting

This fuel crisis could last for a while. It’s time for a new approach to fuel use – end it

Worse than lockdowns: Australians hit new low on life satisfaction

Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail after being charged with war crime murder

My son Richard doesn’t speak in words, but he taught me everything about care and compassion

Pope Leo XIV denounces ‘handful of tyrants’ ravaging the world

A strongman’s defeat sparks optimism for women’s rights globally

‘Grin and bear it’: It’s time to address the masked pain of women at work

From corporate law to community impact: How Eresha De Zoysa is building a food empire with purpose at its core

NSW nurses secure landmark pay rise after years-long fight over “undervalued” work

Sam Kerr’s 75th goal seals Matildas win as Kennedy hits 150-game milestone

Victoria now has a Minister for Men and Boys. Now where’s the Gender Equality Minister?

My family’s story shows the real cost of belonging in Australia

We stood up against Big Tobacco. Gambling, alcohol and junk food should be next

‘I never really know how to answer that’: why do women still have to justify being single?

Skyrocketing rental costs stop women and children leaving violent homes: new data

Small steps employers can take to keep great talent who also happen to be carers

Meet the women making philanthropy accessible to everyday Australians

‘Grin and bear it’: It’s time to address the masked pain of women at work

From corporate law to community impact: How Eresha De Zoysa is building a food empire with purpose at its core

From our Partners

‘When times are tough, you remember who was in your corner’: Marcia Hines on motherhood

Small steps employers can take to keep great talent who also happen to be carers

The digital safety reality check every woman small business owner needs

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

Creating safer tech workplaces for women

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