News & Views A ‘level of violence unheard of’ but yet more silence as another woman killed Four women dead with police reporting levels of violence “unheard of”. But there is no talk of terrorism or national security. Just silence.
Ed's Blog Women don’t need Peter Dutton’s protection and outdated views. We need policy When asked on the campaign trail what he offers “modern working women,” Peter Dutton immediately turned to his housing policy because “homeless women are at a record level under this government.
Ed's Blog For a moment, violence against women got some election attention It’s a ‘national crisis’, but you wouldn’t know it based on what the major party leaders are focusing on. An online forum put violence against women firmly on the agenda.
Local Fair Work Commission recommends significant pay rise for early childhood education sector The Fair Work Commission recommends significant pay rises for early childhood workers, in a landmark decision to try to fix gender imbalances
News & Views Despite the narrative that we can’t do without it, the gas industry contributes very little to Australia’s economy. Here’s why Australia’s gas industry impacts energy prices, climate, and policy — understanding its future is key to informed voting decisions.
News & Views Gen Z men far more likely to hold traditional gender beliefs compared to female peers, data shows Gen Z men (born 1997-2012) are more likely to hold traditional gender beliefs than older men– and far more compared to their female peers.
News & Views Australians care about people doing it tough, so why doesn’t this feature more in the election campaign? This election, we haven’t been hearing about people living in poverty, experiencing homelessness or battling with chronic illnesses.
News & Views Misunderstood & misrepresented: these international students are taking their stories back Phoenix shares real stories of international students in Australia, showing truth, strength, and the need for change.
News & Views Labor pledges $16.7 million for free mental health support for new parents The Albanese government has pledged $16.7 million to open eight free perinatal mental health centers to better support expecting and new parents.
News & Views 65-year old woman killed in drive-by shooting identified The woman killed Monday night in a drive-by shooting south of Campbelltown has been identified as Kim Duncan.
News & Views The media’s treatment of Mayor Sarah Hayden shows misogyny still front and centre for women in politics Mayor Sarah Hayden faced public misogyny and media scrutiny after images of a trip to Vegas were leaked to the Geelong Advertiser.
News & Views The work-school gulf bringing us all down: it’s time to get real about before and after school care We need a national conversation that gives improving outside school hours care (OSHC) the economic, social and health attention it deserves.