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‘Just leave’ is still the most dangerous advice given to domestic violence victims

When leaders tell women to ‘just leave’, they ignore the fear, control and financial abuse that trap many survivors.

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

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Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health

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‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty

Women, single parents, young people and renters are among those hardest hit by hygiene poverty in Australia.

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Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’

Violence against women is never mutual, and blaming survivors only distracts from the choices made by perpetrators every day.

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‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Domestic violence is a “two way street” according to Pauline Hanson and women “should just leave”. But leaving is far from affordable and safe.

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Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

New research shows young men are becoming more religious while young women continue moving away from religion in Australia.

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16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly stabbing his mother to death and seriously injuring his younger sister.

Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test

Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the time of climate crisis

‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO

He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup

I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system

What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami

Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis

‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?

Poolside with a billionaire, podcast with the far-right: A week in the life for Pauline Hanson

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

The menopause gold rush is here: the line between empowerment and exploitation is blurry

The biggest mistake we make about perimenopause happens in our twenties

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‘Just leave’ is still the most dangerous advice given to domestic violence victims

Latest news

Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school

Tokyo says men can wear shorts to work. But women are still expected to cover up

The hardest letter I have ever had to write

Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health

‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty

Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’

‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?

16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister

Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test

Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it

One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the time of climate crisis

‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO

He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup

I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system

What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami

Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis

‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?

Poolside with a billionaire, podcast with the far-right: A week in the life for Pauline Hanson

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

The menopause gold rush is here: the line between empowerment and exploitation is blurry

The biggest mistake we make about perimenopause happens in our twenties

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026

From Cartier to co-founders: Why Julie Kim and Sophie Seymaux took the leap

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Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

The unspoken burden: Why it’s time the broader business sector backed NSW women

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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