World Polygamous cult leader with 20 ‘wives’ Samuel Bateman faces charges for child sexual abuse Polygamous religious leader Samuel Bateman is facing sentencing for criminal sex acts with children, including 10 underage girls.
Local Melbourne synagogue fire being treated as a terror attack, authorities say Authorities have confirmed that Friday’s burning of a Melbourne synagogue is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
World Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old girl with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2000 In a new lawsuit, hip-hop singer Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with the disgraced Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, two decades ago.
World Iceland ranked as the most feminist and gender-equal country in the world In a recent analysis, Forbes has used eight different datasets to argue that Iceland is the most gender-equal country in the world.
Local Kylea Tink confirms she won’t run for a Lower House seat as she throws support behind Nicolette Boele in Bradfield North Sydney MP Kylea Tink announces she won’t run for a seat in the House of Representatives at the 2025 federal election.
News & Views $5.7 billion: The crippling toll of financial abuse, one of the most insidious forms of domestic violence Financial abuse is a widespread issue with a direct cost to victims estimated at $5.7 billion, according to a report, tabled in Parliament.
Women's Health News Women at high risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, researchers find Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, even in the absence of a depression diagnosis.
Appointments Dr Juliet Bourke appointed Chair of Ovarian Cancer Australia Bringing extensive experience and passion, Dr Juliet Bourke has been appointed the new Chair of the Board at Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA).
Agenda Sports Women’s sports coverage surged during 2023 Women’s World Cup There was a surge in media coverage during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, driven by the increased popularity of women’s sport, report shows.
Local ‘Unprecedented milestone’: Advocates welcome Australia’s first national anti-racism framework For the first time, a National Anti-Racism Framework has been launched, providing a roadmap to address all forms of racism in Australia.
News & Views ‘This must stop’: Most LGBTQ+ young people have been sexually harassed at work Sexual harassment has affected 77 per cent of LGBTQ young people in the workplace, according to alarming new findings.
Local World-record marathon holder Erchana Murray-Bartlett to run as Independent for McPherson World-record holding marathon runner Erchana Murray-Bartlett to run as an Independent for the long-held Liberal seat of McPherson.