Frustrated by the standard investment groups, George McEncroe and her women-only ride-sharing startup Shebah has launched a $3 million crowdfunding campaign to help pursue their next growth stage, wri…
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‘This is about those who have come before me’: Linda Burney portrait unveiled
Labor MP Linda Burney wants to stress that the stunning portrait of her unveiled at Parliament House this week is about much more than her. “This is not just about a portrait of me,” she s…
My wish list on Valentine’s Day
It’s the 14th of February which means it can feel like the entire world is focused on red roses, chocolates and romantic love as the be all and end all for women everywhere. While there’s something to…
‘Universities must be models of equity and diversity’: The bias creeping through in student evaluations
Australian university students may be demonstrating bias against female university students and particularly women from non-English speaking backgrounds, according to new research. The research comes …
Politics, not just conservative political parties, has a “woman problem”
For quite some time, it has been obvious that the Australian Coalition Government and the Liberal Party in particular, has a pretty significant “woman problem”. Late last year, the slow burn of Libera…
Data can be sexist & phones most powerful in hands of world’s poorest women: Insights from Melinda Gates
Mobile phones have seriously changed how we live, but their real power comes when they’re placed in the hands of the world’s poorest women. That’s according to Bill and Melinda Gates…
Men are still gaslighting women, on TV and in politics
“Honey, I’m home!” Married at First Sight contestant, Sam, plants an exaggerated kiss on his new wife Lizzy’s cheek. He’s been uncontactable for days after walking out on their honeymoon to attend the…
