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The questions, heartbreak and pain. One year since we lost Vanessa
Vanessa Ford’s brother in law Ben Ford shares this personal reflection on what the family experienced and the questions that remain.
‘Not a quick fix’: How collaboration and trust will help address cultural issues at Queensland police
Addressing entrenched challenges at the Queensland Police Services will require an overhaul of the systems and cultures that perpetuate inequality.
The dire consequences of the motherhood penalty meeting a cost of living crisis
Rising homelessness, food insecurity and the ever-increasing costs of care. Are we ready for the full impact on the motherhood penalty?
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Women pay twice when federal agencies cut staff. As workers, and as the women who rely on them
Six in ten federal public servants are women. But as government agencies face staff cuts, CPSU’s Melissa Donnelly says it’s women who pay.
I’m an ED doctor. The patients I see in heatwaves and cold snaps are being failed by policy
Dr Marianne Cannon sees the costs of cold and hot homes in emergency departments every week. Australia’s best energy security policy starts at home.
As ‘ISIS brides’ and families arrive in Australia today, some will be arrested
ISIS-linked women and children are expected to arrive back in Australia, bringing an end to their efforts to leave north-east Syria.
NDIS-funded telehealth is a lifeline for women in regional Australia. But future access is on the line
Telehealth enables choice and access for women with disabilities. So why is future funding uncertain for those who really need it?
A female founder gave cash to three women launching businesses. The real return was confidence
NZ-based Moodi founder Kate Gatfield-Jeffries didn’t pay herself for two years. Now she’s funding other women to get key projects done.
I took my newborn to the office because I was lonely. Most new mums know the feeling.
Most new mothers report feeling lonely. We have an opportunity to change this experience and make a dent in the broader loneliness epidemic.