News & Views Domestic violence is not just a ‘home’ issue. It is a workplace problem too During 16 Days of Activism, we need to ask whether our workplaces are ready for the words: “I do not feel safe at home.”
Books ‘Radiant and loved’: Author of ‘Shopaholic’ book series, Sophie Kinsella dies age 55 Sophie Kinsella, author of the massively popular ‘Shopaholic’ book series, has died at age 55, her family has confirmed.
Life Nnena Kalu makes history as first artist with a learning disability to win the UK’s prestigious Turner Prize Nnena Kalu has become the first artist with a learning disability to win Turner Prize, the UK’s most high-profile art award.
News & Views The sunk-cost fallacy keeping women in the wrong career Many women reach midlife only to realise the work they once tolerated no longer fits their life. Yet the sunk-cost fallacy keeps them stuck.
News & Views Mental load maxed out? Here’s how to take the pressure off this Christmas This Christmas, I for one am making an effort to stop doing everything ‘perfectly’ and instead focusing on ‘good enough’.
News & Views ‘Gender-based violence is not a private issue’: YWCA’s call for women’s online and physical safety Collective action is needed to keep women and gender-diverse people safe from domestic violence and online abuse.
News & Views Dame Judi Dench still recites Shakespeare despite worsening eyesight and memory Revered actor Judi Dench has spoken openly about her health, describing her worsening eyesight and memory worries.
World Two marathon organisers arrested in Iran after women run without hijabs Two organisers of a marathon have been arrested by Iranian authorities over images showing women not wearing hijabs in the race.
Ed's Blog VicHealth axing is a blow to equity, women’s sport and prevention measures It’s seen as a “global template for how to get health promotion right,” with 38 years of health promotion work, including on smoking prevention, and the successful This Girl Can initiative. But now the standalone VicHealth is set to be abolished.
News & Views Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia to boycott Eurovision as Israel cleared to participate Four countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, as Israel was cleared on Thursday to participate.
News & Views Women’s voices at the G20: action urged on economic empowerment, care work, health, climate justice and forced labour The G20’s Women group agreed that action is on unpaid care work and forced labour, and improve women’s health and climate leadership.
News & Views Divorce rate drops to lowest in 50 years but it’s not all good news — especially for women Falling divorce rates mask the reality that women still face stigma, financial insecurity and limited choices when leaving relationships.