A year on from the 2018 Grammys in which just two female performers won awards, the 2019 ceremony painted a very different picture; conveying (without a shadow of doubt) how much progress we’ve …
My biggest fear about having kids is shared by thousands of women
There are many fears that cross my mind when I think about having children: How will I maintain my independence? What if I’m a terrible mother? What if my relationship falls apart under the pres…
‘Women were not depicted as objects’: Charlie Sheen ad deemed fit by watchdog
In the age of #TimesUp, it seems some organisations are incredibly intent on digging in their heels and resisting positive change– auto company Ultra Tune is perhaps the prime example. Last yea…
‘Kate & Meghan at war’: Why I’m more bored than ever by the ‘catfight’ line
“Kate Middleton is an anorexic slut”. “Meghan Markle is a selfish bitch, who only cares about herself.” “Kate is just lazy, when will people accept this? The woman has never worked a day in her life, …
‘Take the risky route’: Meet Kendra Banks, SEEK’s new MD
We often lament the serious lack of female leaders in tech, so when we hear of one as impressive as Kendra Banks it’s easy to get excited. As the (relatively new) Managing Director of Australia…
Tanya Monro becomes Australia’s first, female Chief Defence Scientist
Professor Tanya Monro made history this week after being appointed Australia’s new Chief Defence Scientist and the first woman to ever hold the role. Currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Rese…
“This bitch lyin”: Chris Brown faces rape allegations in Paris
US rapper, Chris Brown was apprehended by police yesterday in Paris on suspicion of rape but has since been released without charge. The investigation is still ongoing, with a 24 year old woman allegi…
Vitriol towards Kelly O’Dwyer proves Australia’s undeniable ‘women issue’
“There’s no sign of improvement in my view, certainly not online or on Twitter.” These were the words of former MP Craig Emerson yesterday, when asked about the treatment of women in…
‘I don’t want to celebrate it’: Brooke Boney’s brave opposition to Australia Day
The Today Show might be struggling with its January ratings, but Brooke Boney — the show’s new entertainment reporter — is breaking the mould in the best way possible. She’s qu…
The Women’s Wave is Coming: Global marches set to move ahead this weekend
For the third year, the historic Women’s March will move ahead with a core event held in Washington DC and sister marches taking place globally this weekend. Using the slogan ‘The #WomensW…
