News & Views Half a billion reasons to care about teenage girls, yet the government does nothing New research from Plan International Australia looks at the huge gaps and injustices faced by women in developing countries.
Leadership Note to politicians: Millennials aren’t disengaged, we’re just sick of you Millennials get a bad wrap: We’re narcissistic, entitled and politically disengaged. But is this the truth or are we really just sick of the politicians representing us?
Uncategorised A digital matchmaker for students and the tech industry? Liz Jakubowski made it happen Ribit.net is a simple matchmaking portal, part of CSIRO’s Data61 that connects tertiary students with tech, marketing and digital roles and employers. Liz Jakubowski is behind it all.
Leadership Ged Kearney takes out Batman byelection Former President of the ACTU, Ged Kearney has taken out the Batman byelection overnight, beating Greens candidate, Alex Bhathal. The proportion of women in the federal Labor caucus now sits at 48%.
Health Physically fit women 90% less likely to develop dementia says new research A Swedish study spanning 44 years has shown a dramatic link between fitness levels and dementia in women. Women who maintain optimal physical fitness were 88% less likely to develop the disease.
News & Views Gina Haspel set to become the first female CIA director following latest White House shake-up Gina Haspel, current deputy of the CIA is set to become the agency’s first female director following the latest White House shake-up.
Uncategorised Meet the women in wine forging a new, diverse industry Female winemakers are no longer an anomaly. Today, there are plenty of impressive, innovative women in the industry and many who’d be considered pioneers.
Leadership Reese Witherspoon & Danai Gurira deliver powerful message on IWD Hollywood actors Reese Witherspoon and Danai Gurira have delivered powerful speeches at an event hosted by UN Women for International Women’s Day.
Advice Life lessons from Leigh Sales: How to be a remarkable woman As one of Australia’s most prominent journalists, it’s fair to assume that Leigh Sales has learnt some valuable lessons over the years.
Business Mikaela Jade, founder of ‘Indigital’ wins Veuve Clicquot New Generation Award Mikaela Jade, founder of ‘Indigital’ has won the Veuve Clicquot New Generation Award 2018. The ceremony was attended by a number of prominent female business leaders as well as Hollywood actor, Frieda Pinto.
Business Major career study shows young Australian women being hung out to dry A landmark research piece conducted by the University of Sydney has explored women’s attitudes, perceptions and realities regarding future career prospects.
Uncategorised The most powerful quotes and moments from the Academy Awards 2018 The 2018 Academy Awards included a number of powerful tributes, speeches and songs which served to champion change in the way of equality.