Poverty is sexist. There is not a country in the world where women have equal opportunities to men, but in the developing world the disparity is even greater. Last year, the World Economic Forum repor…
The targets-based approach aiming to progress female songwriters
Given the range of talented female singer-songwriters killing it in the Australian music industry right now, it’s surprising to learn that just one in five of the members of the largest body represent…
Meghan Markle will walk herself partway down aisle in bold, feminist statement
When Thomas Markle confirmed he wouldn’t be attending his daughter’s wedding, all eyes turned to the Palace to clarify who exactly would be walking Meghan down the aisle. The likely choice…
When men like Benedict Cumberbatch stick their nose out on pay parity, the industry listens
We weren’t short on reasons to love Benedict Cumberbatch, but there’s officially a new one to add to our very long list. In a recent interview with Radio Times, the actor made his position…
Hype about the royal wedding will be worth it if Meghan keeps speaking her mind
Unless you’ve been living under the world’s most impenetrable rock, you’d know that come Saturday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be married. The story goes like this: Rogue, mo…
The disturbing truth you need to know about women’s homelessness
Christine is a recently retired and now homeless mature age woman who has, like so many other retired professional women, little to no prospect of obtaining public or community housing, or being able …
Cryptocurrencies & why new tech opportunities must not become a double disadvantage for women
Having recently become interested in investing in emerging computer-based technologies, Jennie Hill is concerned that nearly all those taking up opportunities in this fascinating space are male. Alre…
Spectacular mentors made the difference: Dr Helena Teede on building a massive medical career while raising young kids
Professor Helena Teede believes she was one of the few parents at her daughter’s school to never miss a swimming or athletics carnival. That’s despite the fact she was developing an extraordinary lead…
‘If you don’t ask, you don’t get’: Amy Foo on making your career work for you
Amy Foo is helping to steer a growing tech company towards the $1 billion mark in her role at Zendesk, while also ensuring the firm supports plenty of women along the way and gets behind a number of C…
The myth of Mother’s Day
Unless you have been living under a rock you are likely to be aware that Sunday is Mother’s Day. Depending on your circumstances the occasion may well trigger myriad emotions ranging from visceral gri…
