The largest female expedition to Antarctica, with 80 female scientists on board for the 21 day trip, has arrived in the far north-east of the Antarctic Peninsula. It’s the third Homeward Bound v…
US politics’ most powerful woman Nancy Pelosi puts climate crisis on the agenda
Nancy Pelosi received a standing ovation for her first address as Speaker of the House, with her firm comments on climate change standing out at a time when the Trump administration has largely reject…
An Australian first: Today Show to be women-led with Deborah Knight’s appointment
In an Australian first Channel Nine’s breakfast program The Today Show will be helmed by two women after broadcaster Deborah Knight was announced as Karl Stefanovic’s replacement. Today vi…
Susan Moylan-Coombs is ready to take on Tony Abbott for his seat of Warringah
Susan Moylan-Coombs has become the first person to officially put their hand up to run as an independent against Tony Abbott in the seat of Warringah in Sydney’s north. And she not only wants to…
Tell us about your ambitions and what (if anything) could get in the way
We’re asking women to take our ambitions survey. Can you spare five minutes to share your ambitions for the next two years? Two years ago we asked women across Australia to share their ambitions…
How three women propelled their careers through professional development
Partner content, thanks to the support of Women on Boards. What happens to the lives and careers of women when they complete a comprehensive leadership program? It’s not just about getting a promotio…
‘Power imbalance difficult to ignore’: Yael Stone details allegations and fears of speaking out
Careers generally suffer when women speak out, actor Yael Stone told the ABC’s 7:30. And while she’s factored such consequences into her own decision to do so, she believes “it’…
Thanks for your email: How to shake-up your out-of-office message
It’s time to break the yawn-inducing sameness of email auto-responders, writes Dr Amantha Imber. Here’s what you can do if taking time out over the Christmas break. Most ‘out-of-office’ a…
New appointments at Grant Thornton edge board closer to parity
Boosting the representation of women in a business is not always an ambition that requires years of change to achieve. A series of appointments announced by Grant Thornton on Monday mean women have go…
Our next GG will look remarkably similar to most of those before him
No disrespect to retired General David Hurley and his four decades of service, but there is something remarkably familiar about his selection as the next Governor General of Australia. Such similariti…
