News & Views ICC wants more mothers supported to return to cricket The ICC used a rest day at the T20 Women’s World Cup to announce new “Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines”.
News & Views English fans boo Ghana vice-captain Thomas Partey at World Cup amid ongoing rape case English football fans booed every time Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey touched the ball at Boston Stadium in Massachusetts.
Soapbox Family Planning Australia turns 100 in same week that attacks on women’s health ramp up A century in operation is a huge milestone. But for Family Planning Australia, the week is marred by attempts to rollback women’s health gains. CEO Sue Shilbury shares this piece.
News & Views Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival with proceeds to go to charity Olivia Rodrigo just announced she is throwing an all-female music festival, happening at Great Park in Irvine, California on 29 August.
News & Views TV host apologises after calling footballer Jérémy Doku’s plan to attend baby’s birth ‘disgusting’ Footballer Jérémy Doku sparked debate after prioritising his first child’s birth over World Cup commitments.
Leadership Lucy Skelton is helping Australia’s best policy ideas reach decision-makers 2026 VIC Young Australian of the Year Nominee Lucy Skelton founded FORE Good, transforming expert policy ideas into accessible briefs.
News & Views Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health We’re excited to announce 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit! Explore health leadership, AI, caregiving and new models of masculinity.
Sport Tennis legend Serena Williams announces historic return to Wimbledon Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon singles after four years, receiving a wildcard as she resumes Grand Slam competition.
News & Views What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says Many women carefully consider the risks of ‘freebirth’ but often consider things such as unwanted intervention and birth trauma as a risk in itself that they find unacceptable.
News & Views More women are turning to share housing later in life and the system hasn’t caught up Shared housing is becoming a long-term reality for women seeking affordability later in life. The system hasn’t kept up with their needs.
News & Views Refugee and migrant women know their stories best. It’s time we paid attention. Refugee and migrant women need space, encouragement and genuine attention to share stories in their own words.
News & Views My son has a feeding tube. His story deserves better than a hospital brochure. For my son, a feeding tube is part of everyday life, not a limitation, and his story deserves dignity and better representation.
