Dr Jacqui Romero is an experimental quantum physicist at the University of Queensland. She’s an expert in encoding information in photons – the particles that make up light. Dr Romero is interested in…
UN Women flagship report reveals families hold the key to global gender inequality
The United Nations says women’s rights have advanced around the world over the past decades but gender inequality and violence within the home is still rife. UN Women released its flagship report Prog…
Wallaroos player Averyl Mitchell is kicking goals on & off the field
2019 has been a big year for Averyl Mitchell. The elite rugby player has been playing with the Queensland Reds in the Super W and more recently, she has been selected to represent Australia in the Wal…
Sally Fitzgibbons joins Ash Barty & Hannah Green at the top of world sport
Sally Fitzgibbons has shone a spotlight on Australian surfing after winning the World Surf League’s Rio Pro in Brazil. She is now the World No. 1, taking the title from reigning world champion S…
How Kate Sutton kick-started global demand for personalised jewellery
When Kate Sutton started hand-crafting jewellery in her garage in the early 2000s, she had no idea it would spark global demand for personalised jewellery. Her hand-crafted jewellery company Uberkate …
Hannah Green claims first major with LPGA Championship victory
Hannah Green stunned the golfing world on Sunday after winning her first major title at the Women’s PGA Championship in Minneapolis. Green shot a 72 for a nine-under total of 207 to win by one s…
Lord Mayor Clover Moore calls on Federal Government to declare climate emergency
Lord Mayor Clover Moore is asking the City of Sydney council to call on the federal government to respond urgently to the climate emergency. City of Sydney councillors will vote next Monday 24th June …
ITV’s Head of Comedy drops all-male comedy writing teams in step towards gender inclusion
ITV’s head of comedy has said she will no longer commission any shows with an all-male writing team. Saskia Schuster made this milestone call after an audit of ITV’s comedy shows revealed “an awful lo…
Sam Kerr makes World Cup history as Matildas beat Jamaica 4-1
The Matildas delivered a resounding 4-1 victory over Jamaica in their third game of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup this morning, and it’s fair to say we’re all still cheering. Capta…
‘I want to be transformative’: Meet CEO Michelle Gallaher
Michelle Gallaher is the newly appointed CEO of the company ShareRoot. Her appointment to this top job comes off the back of findings that just 11 ASX200 companies have female chief executives. Gallah…
