Time’s Up has declared Harvey Weinstein’s massive settlement on his civil cases proof of a “broken system that privileges powerful abusors.” The disgraced movie mogul has reach…
Greta Thunberg named 2019 TIME ‘Person of the Year’
Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg has become the youngest person ever to be named TIME Person of the Year, and beat Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi in the process. The publication announced that Thunber…
Expect family talks about climate change this Christmas? Take tips from Greta Thunberg
We can learn much from Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, a master of staying on topic, writes Peter Ellerton, The University of Queensland in this piece republished from The Conversation. As b…
How you can help save the peak body for Indigenous DV survivors
On 25 November 2019, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women no less, the National Family Violence Prevention Legal Services Forum was informed it would not be funded beyon…
A divorce coach on speed dial: The support squad every Aussie woman needs
A divorce strategist, career coach, and pay negotiator on speed dial – it’s the support squad that every Australian woman needs, and the latest initiative to support women build wealth by Verve …
Sanna Marin, 34, to become Finland’s next Prime Minister
Sanna Marin has been selected by Finland’s Social Democratic party to become the country’s youngest prime minister ever, taking over after the resignation of Antti Rinne. The 34-year-old Marin, …
Evangelical churches believe men should control women. That’s why they breed domestic violence
Vicki Lowik, CQUniversity Australia and Annabel Taylor, CQUniversity Australia Jane* was a member of Australia’s evangelical Christian community, and throughout her marriage she heard many sermons on …
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin appointed new Singtel Optus CEO
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been named the next CEO of Singtel Optus, and will take over the role from current boss Allen Lew in April 2020. Bayer Rosmarin has been deputy CEO of Optus for nine months, h…
Explainer: the medevac repeal and what it means for asylum seekers on Manus Island and Nauru
In this piece republished from The Conversation, Alex Reilly, from University of Adelaide explains what the repeal of “medevac” means for asylum seekers on Manus Island and Nauru. After m…
The Women in Science Parkville Precinct take the Jacinda Ardern 2 min challenge
This week marks the five year anniversary of the Women in Science Parkville Precinct initiative. To mark the anniversary, Professor Julie Bernhardt, one of its co-founders, has been issued the Jacinda…
