News & Views Online shopping for activewear lowers women’s self-esteem, new research finds The booming industry of online shopping for activewear is having a negative impact on women’s body image, new research has found.
News & Views ‘You’re a little Barbie yourself, aren’t you?’ And other sexist questions from sports journalists The BBC has warned Chris Hughes for calling Australian cricketer a “little Barbie” in a sideline interview.
Business Older workers have a lifetime of skills and experience that can help businesses thrive Gendered ageism in Australian workplaces exists, and it’s hurting the labour market as it becomes more reliant on the ageing workforce.
Climate ‘Incredibly hard’: Climate disasters amid a cost-of-living crisis impacting women most acutely All Australians are living through the cost-of-living crisis, but throw in a climate disaster, and it’s hard to imagine how to manage it all.
News & Views ‘It’s a prerequisite’: Penny Wong calls for international attention on gender equality amid FIFA Women’s World Cup Penny Wong is “deeply concerned” about the lack of attention on gender equality, despite positive reception of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Sport Bulldogs announce they will provide free period products for players and fans ahead of the NRL Women in League round The Bulldogs have announced they will provide free period products for players and fans ahead of this weekend’s NRLW Women in League round.
News & Views Million-dollar university campaign to tackle sexual violence scrapped for ‘risqué’ material Universities Australia (UA) scrapped a $1.5 million campaign to end sexual harassment and sexual assault on campuses in late 2022, a Senate inquiry heard.
Sport Calls for more ‘protection and respect’ for NRLW players ahead of Women in League round The NRL’s Women in League round has been met with controversy as the movement to secure a collective bargaining agreement escalates.
News & Views Victorian government confirms plans to expand publicly-funded homebirth program at Royal Women’s Hospital The Victorian government is planning to expand a publicly-funded homebirth program to three additional hospitals in the state.
Books ‘Getting the balance right’: Nina Mapson Bone and her book on meaningful work and career fulfilment Nina Mapson Bone’s new book features six inspirational stories and advice on how to find meaningful work in your own life.
News & Views Nouhaila Benzina: The first woman to play wearing a hijab at the FIFA Women’s World Cup History has been made once more at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the first female player wearing a hijab took the field last night.
News & Views Conservative critics call the Barbie movie ‘man-hating’ and ‘an assault on men’ – convincing others to line up for tickets Amidst “Barbiemania”, conservatives are starkly against Greta Gerwig’s feminist film and her progressive representations of the 1950s doll.