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

Latest news

‘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

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

Women’s bodies are still treated as public property. The Ariana Grande discourse proves it

When AI screens women out, an appeal pathway must be available

Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30‑year career shows why

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

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

Women’s bodies are still treated as public property. The Ariana Grande discourse proves it

When AI screens women out, an appeal pathway must be available

Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30‑year career shows why

My text messages were weaponised in court: Counselling records aren’t the only problem

What if we dropped the standards and had more spontaneous catch-ups

PCOS vs. PMOS: What the new name means for your fertility

I didn’t think about super until I got divorced. Here’s what I’d tell my 25-year-old self

As one of Iran’s first police officers, my mother taught me an essential truth about feminism

From forensic psychology to culturally responsive care, my career taught me to look beyond the label

Celebrity agent Ralph Carr revealed as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape

The psychological cost of being the woman everyone can rely on

Natalie Kyriacou has a radical idea for the climate movement: make people laugh

From “suck it up, sweetheart” to shutting reporters out: Pauline Hanson’s convenient relationship with scrutiny

Playgrounds are built for kids. But where are their mums supposed to find connection?

Care and connection are critical to Australia’s climate response. Here’s why we’re exploring it

Note to Karl and Kyle: If the Prime Minister is calling, you’re probably not the victim

Alan Jones trial begins in Sydney as he faces allegations of indecent assault and sexual touching

Families say they are struggling to pay school fees – why are so many still choosing private schools?

Breastfeeding in war: the urgent health crisis facing mothers in Gaza

Australia’s childcare safety changes are turning one. Are they working?

I survived domestic violence. Leaving wasn’t the hardest part.

$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

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

PCOS vs. PMOS: What the new name means for your fertility

Playgrounds are built for kids. But where are their mums supposed to find connection?

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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