We’re on top of our game with our families, friends and careers, but when it comes to our bodies, women are often in the dark. And nothing seems to bewilder us more than the ovulation process. What ac…
Five wellness escapes that will leave you feeling refreshed and restored
Any getaway that allows you to escape the stresses of home or work life, even just for the weekend, is a good idea. And it becomes an even better prospect when your luxury retreat encourages you to ex…
A Larissa Waters political comeback just got more likely
Former Greens Senator Larissa Waters has secured preselection for The Greens’ No 1 Senate spot in Queensland. The win (achieved with a massive 75% of the vote) puts Waters one step closer to ret…
Amanda Stoker replaces George Brandis in the Senate
There’s officially another woman in the Senate, after Amanda Stoker was preselected by the LNP over the weekend and formally sworn into the Federal Parliament on Thursday. Stoker replaces former…
Tigerair gets female boss: ‘More women in CEO roles will see more change’
Merren McArthur will lead budget airline Tigerair from May, after being appointed to the role by parent company Virgin Australia. And she wants to see more women in similar top jobs, telling the AFR t…
Magda Szubanski and Yassmin Abdel-Magied receive free speech awards
They’ve shared their opinions and persevered, despite relentless campaigns against their work. And now Magda Szubanski and Yassmin Abdel-Magdied have been officially recognised for their efforts…
The 9 women recognised for excellence in women’s leadership by WLA
The Women and Leadership Australia (WLA) has released its 2018 list of women who’ll be receiving excellence in women’s leadership awards at events across the country in the coming months. …
WA gets first female Auditor General
Caroline Spencer has been appointed as Western Australia’s next Auditor General, and will become the first woman to serve in the role when she starts in May. Spencer has previously been the mana…
The 6 books by Australian women shortlisted for the Stella Prize
It’s been another excellent year for female writers in Australia, with the Stella Prize announcing the six books shortlisted for its $50,000 prize, to be awarded on the 12th April. The shortlist…
IAG gets two female board directors
IAG has significantly improved the representation of women on its board, after appointing Michelle Tredenick and Sheila McGregor as independent non-executive directors. Michelle and Sheila become the …
