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Melissa Donnelly appointed Secretary-elect of the ACTU: ‘She knows the pressures working people are under’

The ACTU announced early Tuesday that Melissa Donnelly will replace the outgoing Sally McManus as Secretary.

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Robyn James on community-led conservation and why you don’t sign anything you don’t understand

‘It was like green medicine’: The wilderness escape that healed Shelley’s burnout

Are there too many political polls? We are in glut – and it may be about to get worse

Gina Rinehart says the ABC failed all women. What does her support for Pauline Hanson say?

Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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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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Fuel, climate, conflict: What’s the cost of the crisis stack on women?

From the fuel crisis to the climate crisis and AI displacement, we report every year on the gendered impacts of more and more crises. What’s the overall cost of the crisis stack on women?

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The women campaigners leading Australia’s climate movement with care and connection

Women across Australia are speaking up for climate action, using their experiences and communities to push for real change.

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Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Women have made progress in surfing, but sexism and intimidation are still shaping who gets to feel like they belong in the water.

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Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

Researchers are warning that women face new harassment risks from smart glasses which are being used by men to secretly record women.

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No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

Police have confirmed that a suitcase dumped on the side of the road did not not contain human remains as had been initially reported.

‘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

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

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

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

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

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$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

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Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

Sally McManus and Michelle O'Neil step down from the ACTU

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They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

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Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Special guest Amy Remeikis joins the Women’s Agenda Podcast to talk through her new book, Screw Nice.

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Melissa Donnelly appointed Secretary-elect of the ACTU: ‘She knows the pressures working people are under’

Latest news

If you want gender equality, legislate for it: What five years of Victorian data tells us

Robyn James on community-led conservation and why you don’t sign anything you don’t understand

‘It was like green medicine’: The wilderness escape that healed Shelley’s burnout

Are there too many political polls? We are in glut – and it may be about to get worse

Gina Rinehart says the ABC failed all women. What does her support for Pauline Hanson say?

Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

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

Fuel, climate, conflict: What’s the cost of the crisis stack on women?

The women campaigners leading Australia’s climate movement with care and connection

Who ‘belongs’ in the lineup? Surfing’s toxic gender relations

Smart glasses are giving men a new way to secretly film and harass women: research

No human remains in suitcase dumped on side of road near Goulburn, police confirm

‘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

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

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

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

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

$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

From our Partners

‘It was like green medicine’: The wilderness escape that healed Shelley’s burnout

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

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

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Events For Women

2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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