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Think a lot about housework? That’s the problem

How do you earn a full time wage while managing the bulk of the domestic work at home? How do you continually strive to earn more and take on more responsibilities when you’re also juggling a full time role at home? Some women can.

Hopes dashed, fears realised: Indonesia executes Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran

On Monday night, before delivering a sobering speech at The Sydney Institute’s annual dinner, the foreign minister Julie Bishop gave the room an update on two unfolding matters.

Bouquets and brickbats: Why nannies are attracting both

Those of you who even skim over Women’s Agenda might notice that over the past 24 hours we have published a variety of different opinions on the government’s planned trial subsidising nannies.

Dear Councillor Kevin Mack

*I sent this letter to Councillor Kevin Mack earlier today.

Princess Kate’s a unicorn: Post-baby life doesn’t always look like this

On the weekend a new princess was born.

Australian women killing it in the tech start-up space

It’s the stuff that makes you look good, and your life and job easier, that really matters when it comes to technology.

5 things you need to know about Helena Morrissey

Last night I met the one and only Helena Morrissey.

John Brodgen’s ‘aha’ moment and 11 other things I am thinking about

On Tuesday night at the Sydney launch of the 30 Percent Club a small group of powerful corporate leaders took to the stage.

Whinge much? Your career needs you to stop

Is there a whinger in your office? Probably.

Mothers don’t put themselves first or Tony Abbott never puts mothers first?

As a small Mother’s Day treat I gave myself a good chunk of Sunday off news.

Tony Abbott’s greatest hoax

Yesterday Prime Minister Tony Abbott made a surprise announcement with his Treasurer Joe Hockey.

Confession: I’m a double dipper leeching off taxpayers, and it’s ‘just not fair’

Over the weekend, the Abbott Government came up with a term for people like me.