Tarla Lambert

A number of women in the music industry including Pink, Sheryl Crow and Katy Perry have spoken out against Recording Academy President, Neil Portnow’s suggestion that women need “to step up”.

The rise of celebrity in American politics is rapid. Is it a valid social development? Could it happen in Australia? We pose the question to our #Auspol brains trust.

Former USA Gymnastics physician, Larry Nassar has been sentenced to 175 years in prison for sexual crimes perpetrated against more than 160 young female gymnasts in his care.

Olivia Wirth has been promoted to CEO of Qantas’s Loyalty Business while Vanessa Hudson has taken on the Chief Customer Officer position.

Australian export, Margot Robbie has gained recognition from the Hollywood Academy overnight with an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of US figure skater, Tonya Harding in ‘I, Tonya’.

Winning at the SAG awards this week, Nicole Kidman delivered a moving speech imploring Hollywood to keep supporting women in the industry.

“I couldn’t believe how fast the studio and the network felt like they had to get a penis in there.” Ellen Pompeo dishes out the dirt on Grey’s Anatomy (as well as some seriously great career advice for all women.)

Congratulations to NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford, who announced their first pregnancy this morning!

Former NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally isn’t letting the loss of the Bennelong byelection hold her back with musings she’s now the clear front-runner for Sam Dastyari’s vacant Senate spot.

Australian woman, Holly Butcher penned a moving letter published just moments before her death at just 27 years old. Her words struck my core.

We may never hear a voice like yours again. Vale Dolores O’Riordan, and thank you for the beautiful memories you gave to all of us.

Billie Jean King triggered hot debate last week by suggesting that Margaret Court Arena should be renamed. We agree wholeheartedly.