Screen First Asian-American elected as president of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Janet Yang, a Hollywood producer, has been elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Appointments Trudi Mitchell appointed Australia for UNHCR’s new CEO Trudi Mitchell has been appointed UNHCR Australia’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mitchell, replacing former National Director, Naomi Steer.
Appointments Ann Mossop appointed new artistic director of Sydney Writers’ Festival Ann Mossop has been appointed the new artistic director for the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF), replacing Michael Williams.
Women of Colour STEM Sisters wins 2022 Techdiversity business award for its work empowering women of colour in STEM Non-profit organisation, STEM Sisters, wins 2022 Techdiversity business award for their work empowering women of colour in STEM.
Game Changers ‘Women leaders made such an impact in establishing trust with the public’: Dr Rebecca Rockett on leading research in the Covid-19 response Dr. Rebecca Rockett is an emerging leader in public health genomics, improving the detection and treatment of diseases such as Covid-19.
News & Views ‘Casually taking my seat in the Senate today at 35 weeks pregnant’: Senator Jana Stewart Just a few weeks out from giving birth to her second child, Victorian Senator Jana Stewart took her seat as Parliament begins sitting today.
Leadership How Divya Mehta is advancing our understanding of stress An award-winning geneticist and biostatician, Divya Mehta, is advancing our understanding of the factors influencing our stress-response.
Books Yvonne Weldon’s debut novel is a love story that transcends time and space Yvonne Weldon’s debut novel, Sixty-Seven Days was released in bookstores across the country last week. We chat with the author
News & Views Female and non-binary refugees share stories of trauma and resistance in night of poetry Senator Mehreen Faruqi hosts evening of female, non-binary refugees stories in poetry performance at NSW Art Gallery
sport Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar becomes first woman President of FICA Former Aussie captain, Lisa Sthalekar has been appointed President of FICA, the first woman in history to hold the position.
sport North Queensland Cowboys joins expanding NRLW tournament The NRLW continues to expand this week with the announcement of North Queensland Cowboys joining the women’s rugby tournament.
sport Hollie Davidson becomes the first woman to referee a tier 1 men’s rugby test match Hollie Davidson will take charge of a Men’s Six Nations Test match, making her the first female to be in charge of a Tier 1 Rugby Men’s side.
