News & Views How the world is failing girls They have had no say on escalating conflicts globally, nor on climate change, or the laws that govern their reproductive rights.
Climate Domestic violence rates increase after climate disasters, new study finds The effects of climate change directly impact the rate of intimate partner violence, a new study from the UK has found.
News & Views ‘My phone didn’t stop buzzing’: Kylie Wallace’s Upcycle site in running for entrepreneurial prize Entrepreneur Kylie Wallace is one of five finalists in the upcoming Kickstarter Challenge grand final, where the winner will take home $30,000.
News & Views ‘It’s time for women’: Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico’s first female president Claudia Sheinbaum has been sworn in as Mexico’s first woman president, vowing to improve women’s rights and bolster the country’s economy.
News & Views ‘I’m 99. Let them arrest me’: British actor turned environmental activist opposes expansion plans at Wimbledon Plans to expand the All England Club and build 39 new tennis courts for Wimbledon could be thwarted by a 99-year-old woman.
News & Views Woman trapped by a 4 metre long python in Thailand shares incredible survival story A woman in Thailand has escaped a harrowing ordeal after she was trapped in the coils of a four metres long python in her home.
News & Views ‘Not ideal’: Matildas without their luggage just days out from Olympics The Matilda’s luggage has still not arrived in Marseille, as their most crucial game since last year’s World Cup draws nearer.
News & Views Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo plunges into Seine to prove water is safe for Olympics Anne Hidalgo wanted to prove the point that the Seine was safe and ready to be swam in, less than ten days out from the Paris Olympic Games.
News & Views ‘Fighting for our children and grandchildren’: Retired anaesthetist Dr Lee Coaldrake fined $5000 for climate protest Retired anaesthetist and climate activist Dr Lee Coaldrake has been fined $5000 for “disturbing” QLD parliament during a climate protest in 2022.
News & Views How an alliance landed a surprise defeat of the far-right in France’s election In France, a newly created leftist alliance scored the highest number of seats in the second round of parliamentary voting.
Soapbox How a 9,000 strong women’s network responds to climate change in Vanuatu Thousands of women have formed the Women Wetem Weta (WWW) network in Vanuatu, where they share disaster preparedness information and warnings.
Business CEO Nicolette Maury on why business leaders must stay open minded CEO of Avani Solutions, Nicolette Maury has been recognised as a 2024 honoree for YPO’s Global Impact Award for her sustainability work.
