A local activist and one of Redfern Legal Centre’s longest serving volunteers passed away this month, aged 91. Margaret Jones was a woman who always marched to the beat of her own drum. She devoted he…
Leadership
Choosing a career? Consider the jobs and skills that won’t go out of style
There will be no shortage of career options for future generations as long as they plan ahead and acquire the rights skills, writes Lisa Denny from the University of Tasmania, in this piece republishe…
Events to check out this International Women’s Day 2019
It’s almost that time of year, International Women’s Day. A time to celebrate everything that women have achieved while also acknowledging the work that’s still to be done. This year…
It’s 90% will, 10% skill: How to master tough conversations
Many leaders are held back by conflict aversion, an issue that affects virtually every area of their performance. The symptoms of conflict aversion are nowhere more prevalent than in the one-on-one to…
5 networking mistakes you’re probably making right now
What they say is often true, success is largely hinged on who you know. So, what are the best ways to establish those new connections, and once you’ve made them, where do you go from there? Is it a nu…
Reflecting on my work in crisis communications on the blackest of days: A Saturday 10 years ago
During the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and their aftermath, Amber Brodecky was the Director of Media and Communities for the Emergency Services Commissioner. She shares this account on what her work…
Meet Dr Angelica Merlot: The cancer researcher who completed a PhD in medicine at age 24
Dr Angelica Merlot spends her days researching some of the most deadliest cancers, and wants to see more women studying medicine and working in the field. Having completed her Phd in medicine at the a…
