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Dave Hughes loves a rant. This anti-immigration one is his worst yet.

Dave Hughes isn’t some fringe commentator shaking his fist at the clouds. He has a huge platform & profile which he’s using dangerously.

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‘Doing it all’: Women SMB leaders are overachieving in South Australia – it’s time we took notice

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

Blood-stained front page sparks global conversation about period poverty

‘Masculinism’ unites the right in the US against women. Is Australia experiencing the same trend?

Meet the internet movement trying to tackle the manosphere. It’s called BreadTube

The Serena Williams comeback we didn’t know we needed

Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

I love being self-employed. It also nearly broke me the week my mum died.

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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Brittany Higgins appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund as organisation ramps up gender equity campaign

Brittany Higgins has been appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund, taking on a leadership role at the advocacy organisation.

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I spent 20 years as a political staffer. Here’s why toxic workplace culture is so hard to fix

Political workplaces can normalise unhealthy behaviour when pressure, loyalty and winning are prioritised over staff wellbeing.

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From ‘Ditch the Witch’ to inciting rape this is what the normalisation of misogyny looks like

From witch billboards to rape threats, misogyny escalates when hatred of women is dismissed as harmless rhetoric.

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Meet the internet movement trying to tackle the manosphere. It’s called BreadTube

BreadTube offers a thoughtful alternative to manosphere content, helping young people explore different ideas online.

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The Serena Williams comeback we didn’t know we needed

With a career spanning more than 20 years, Serena Williams has been inspiring to more than one generation of women.

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Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

Don’t let (slight) improvements in the number of women on corporate boards in Australia lure you into believing these boards are achieving the diversity needed for improved decision-making.

I love being self-employed. It also nearly broke me the week my mum died.

Misogyny is now networked, algorithmic and profitable. We must confront tech-enabled abuse

We know exactly why women can’t leave. We just won’t pay to fix it.

Natasha Stott Despoja leads a powerful list of women honoured for service and advocacy

Japan wants babies. Now the first mayor to take maternity leave is testing whether the system can change to make it happen

South Korea set to get first female Prime Minister in two decades

For women with disability fleeing violence, NDIS reforms are making safety harder

I walked into court alone and vulnerable. This is the brutal reality for victims of sexual violence in Australia

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan at press conference in Melbourne

Unacceptable misogyny: A ‘Ditch the Witch’ billboard targeting Jacinta Allan is all too familiar

Due to ‘commercial reasons’ women like me are unsure we’ll be able to access vital breast cancer medicine

The inbox: The awards, announcements and things to know this week

‘Horrific, unacceptable’: Penny Wong backs activists’ sexual assault allegations

The frustrating reason behind key breast cancer and endometriosis drug being pulled from Australia

Our children already live in a changed climate. They deserve to understand why

In the age of ‘merit’ expecting governments to fund gender equity is not a strategy. But intentional leadership can be

Lisa Jane Spencer’s skit was never “edgy comedy”. It’s the most basic, boring, blah racism

Investing in housing for women and families delivers billions in social and economic returns new report finds

South Korea set to get first female Prime Minister in two decades

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‘When will I stop?’ A key question for those on the IVF journey

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How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

12 Jun 26

Join industry-leading women from RMIT’s School of Computing Technologies for a free hands-on workshop exploring AI and IT careers.

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Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

12 Jun 26

Join leaders in Sydney for an immersive session on building coaching capability, navigating change, and leading with greater clarity and impact.

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Creating safer tech workplaces for women

12 Jun 26

A free online 4-module workplace health & safety course for women and gender diverse professionals working in Australia’s tech & IT sectors.

Dave Hughes loves a rant. This anti-immigration one is his worst yet.

Latest news

‘Doing it all’: Women SMB leaders are overachieving in South Australia – it’s time we took notice

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

Blood-stained front page sparks global conversation about period poverty

‘Masculinism’ unites the right in the US against women. Is Australia experiencing the same trend?

Meet the internet movement trying to tackle the manosphere. It’s called BreadTube

The Serena Williams comeback we didn’t know we needed

Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

I love being self-employed. It also nearly broke me the week my mum died.

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Brittany Higgins appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund as organisation ramps up gender equity campaign

I spent 20 years as a political staffer. Here’s why toxic workplace culture is so hard to fix

From ‘Ditch the Witch’ to inciting rape this is what the normalisation of misogyny looks like

Meet the internet movement trying to tackle the manosphere. It’s called BreadTube

The Serena Williams comeback we didn’t know we needed

Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

I love being self-employed. It also nearly broke me the week my mum died.

Misogyny is now networked, algorithmic and profitable. We must confront tech-enabled abuse

We know exactly why women can’t leave. We just won’t pay to fix it.

Natasha Stott Despoja leads a powerful list of women honoured for service and advocacy

Japan wants babies. Now the first mayor to take maternity leave is testing whether the system can change to make it happen

South Korea set to get first female Prime Minister in two decades

For women with disability fleeing violence, NDIS reforms are making safety harder

I walked into court alone and vulnerable. This is the brutal reality for victims of sexual violence in Australia

Unacceptable misogyny: A ‘Ditch the Witch’ billboard targeting Jacinta Allan is all too familiar

Due to ‘commercial reasons’ women like me are unsure we’ll be able to access vital breast cancer medicine

The inbox: The awards, announcements and things to know this week

‘Horrific, unacceptable’: Penny Wong backs activists’ sexual assault allegations

The frustrating reason behind key breast cancer and endometriosis drug being pulled from Australia

Our children already live in a changed climate. They deserve to understand why

In the age of ‘merit’ expecting governments to fund gender equity is not a strategy. But intentional leadership can be

Lisa Jane Spencer’s skit was never “edgy comedy”. It’s the most basic, boring, blah racism

Investing in housing for women and families delivers billions in social and economic returns new report finds

What would it take for Pauline Hanson to become prime minister?

Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

I love being self-employed. It also nearly broke me the week my mum died.

South Korea set to get first female Prime Minister in two decades

From our Partners

‘When will I stop?’ A key question for those on the IVF journey

Inside the CSIRO playbook tackling the barriers holding women back in innovation

‘No clear pathways’: What Australian women say is holding back their careers

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

Creating safer tech workplaces for women

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