News & Views The questions, heartbreak and pain. One year since we lost Vanessa Vanessa Ford’s brother in law Ben Ford shares this personal reflection on what the family experienced and the questions that remain.
News & Views ‘Not a quick fix’: How collaboration and trust will help address cultural issues at Queensland police Addressing entrenched challenges at the Queensland Police Services will require an overhaul of the systems and cultures that perpetuate inequality.
Soapbox How to be an internet ‘soft girl’ for just $24.99 Ari used to be a “tomboy”. She played basketball and tackle football and really embraced her “masculine energy”. Now known as Earth Angel Ari on the internet, these days Ari embodies the identity of what has been dubbed as the “soft girl” – a feminine, peaceful, blasé kind of woman.
Soapbox Women’s health innovation is Australia’s multi-billion dollar opportunity Australia stands at the cusp of a transformative opportunity in women’s health innovation, writes Dina Titkova from UNSW Founders.
Soapbox Sexual violence does not have to be a part of growing up in Australia Fifty four per cent of people aged 16 to 19 have experience sexual violence in the past 12 months. It doesn’t have to be this way, writes Karen Bevan.
News & Views The power of celebrating the ‘untold stories’ of women’s philanthropy Women have played a major role in Australian philanthropy and continue to inspire each other, driving momentum to expand charitable giving.
News & Views We’ve just experienced Australia’s hottest spring on record. Here’s what that means for all of us Founder of Sweltering Cities, Emma Bacon tells Denise Shrivell about the impact of rising temperatures and extreme heat in Australia.
News & Views The all-male Tasmanian Club will allow women inside. As long as they are with a man. For decades, women have been fighting the good fight, striving for equality in society, calling for a change to rigid stereotypes and exclusionary practices. So is it all over now?
News & Views How changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are diminishing people with disabilities The recent changes to the NDIS may undermine support for people with disabilities and marginalize their voices in the process.
Soapbox ‘An addictive, insane & beautiful endeavour’: What I learned running 107km in near constant rain and mud Brianna Boecker shares her experience running Ultra Trail Kosciuszko, a 107 km run through the landscapes of Kosciuszko National Park.
News & Views HIV still shapes the lives of women and girls in our region. Here’s what we can do about it The stark reality is that in Papua New Guinea, more than half – 56 per cent – of new HIV infections are among women.
News & Views Why aren’t we listening? The perils of calling out racism and making workplaces safe for all women Why aren’t we listening to voices like Senator Mehreen Faruqi? Why aren’t we making workplaces safe for everyone?
