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UK set to lower voting age to 16, giving young people more say

The British government is set to drop the voting age from 18 to 16 in time for the next national election in 2029, allowing some 1.6 million young people a voice.

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Do women need more sleep than men? On average, yes. But women need more support to recharge and recover across the day, and at night.

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MAGA loyalists rebel against Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein association

Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be distancing themselves from their MAGA loyalty over his associations with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Lupita Nyong’o reveals uterine fibroids diagnosis, says too many women suffer in silence

Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about her diagnosis with uterine fibroids, calling for greater attention to women’s experiences of pain.

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Forum to tackle harmful sexual behaviours amongst children and young people

What do we do when child sexual abuse is being perpetrated by children? A forum in South Australia will address the issue.

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It’s never easy talking to children about distressing topics. Here’s how you can approach it

Speaking openly with children about tough issues builds trust, resilience, and helps them feel safe and genuinely supported.

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Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Women hold close to 40 per cent of board positions at Australia’s top 100 listed companies, a figure that has remained steady.

Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme

Never forget the media treatment of Joanne Lees

Emmy nominations reveal historic firsts, but diversity still down

Disagree with the premier? Fine. But leave the misogynistic slogans out of it

The overlooked scars of birth trauma: pain, injury and poor mental health

Chronic shortages leave 1 in 5 victim-survivors out of crisis accommodation

Hidden in plain sight: the growing refugee crises in the Middle East

The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

Mark Latham denies allegations of serious domestic abuse by former partner Nathalie Matthews

Luli Adeyemo’s BMX championships comeback

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Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship

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Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour

Barbie got diabetes. The internet showed us exactly why representation alone isn’t enough.

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Women’s health app Ovum launches clinical trials to set new global standards in tech innovation

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Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

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We breakdown the 2025-26 Federal Budget and what it means for women in Australia.

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The 2025 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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UK set to lower voting age to 16, giving young people more say

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Aussie Deaf Women’s Basketball Team urgently needs funding to compete on global stage

Rose Jackson labels Mark Latham a ‘pig’ after allegations he took covert photos of female MPs

Women’s health app Ovum launches clinical trials to set new global standards in tech innovation

Women played key roles in Syria’s revolution. Now they’ve been pushed to the margins

Forum to tackle harmful sexual behaviours amongst children and young people

It’s never easy talking to children about distressing topics. Here’s how you can approach it

Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains

MAGA loyalists rebel against Donald Trump over Jeffrey Epstein association

Lupita Nyong’o reveals uterine fibroids diagnosis, says too many women suffer in silence

Forum to tackle harmful sexual behaviours amongst children and young people

It’s never easy talking to children about distressing topics. Here’s how you can approach it

Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Fathers still portrayed as secondary caregivers in Australia’s paid parental leave scheme

Never forget the media treatment of Joanne Lees

Emmy nominations reveal historic firsts, but diversity still down

Disagree with the premier? Fine. But leave the misogynistic slogans out of it

The overlooked scars of birth trauma: pain, injury and poor mental health

Chronic shortages leave 1 in 5 victim-survivors out of crisis accommodation

Hidden in plain sight: the growing refugee crises in the Middle East

The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

Federal court dismisses landmark Torres Strait climate case

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

Mark Latham denies allegations of serious domestic abuse by former partner Nathalie Matthews

Luli Adeyemo’s BMX championships comeback

Is Australia’s biggest productivity solution hiding in plain sight?

Francesca Albanese: sanctioned for speaking truth to power

Trump threatens to revoke Rosie O’Donnell’s citizenship

‘We’re failing a generation’: Inside Australia’s ADHD medication crisis

Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour

Barbie got diabetes. The internet showed us exactly why representation alone isn’t enough.

Women’s health app Ovum launches clinical trials to set new global standards in tech innovation

Women now hold close to 40% of board positions at ASX 100 companies

Governor-General Sam Mostyn to deliver 2025 Anna McPhee Memorial Oration

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The power of community spirit: how parkrun eases loneliness in remote Aussie towns

The quiet struggle of career loneliness & the power of walking with a mentor

How virtual reality supports breast cancer patients to protect their heart in radiation therapy

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