Madeline Hislop

Some of Australia’s most influential women leaders gathered in Sydney to discuss how we can use collective power to drive climate action.

Women in highly feminised industries face a double burden of low wages and more out-of-hours caring roles, that higher-paid workers do not face to the same extent. 

The federal government has announced a $21.4 million package to better support victims and survivors of sexual assault in the justice system.

ACCIONA has partnered with Josh Kerr to build an initial range of surfboards made from decommissioned wind turbine blades. 

The government has announced it will fund a $5 million partnership with the University of Sydney to drive progress on economic equality.

Former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley has been named as the national recipient of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Women barristers continue to face a wide gender pay gap, with the President of the Law Council saying it is a “significant concern”.

Joan Fitzpatrick has been appointed as the new chair of Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS).

Australia is on course for a hung parliament, polling shows, with the Coalition predicted to be in the best place to form government. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has officially been sworn in as US health secretary after the US Senate voted to confirm his appointment.

Retired Matildas player Lydia Williams has been appointed as one of four new commissioners to the board of the Australians Sports Commission.