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Mid-career women drop out of technical roles at almost double the rate of men: tech report

Mid-career women are dropping out of technical roles at almost double the rate of men, the Tech Council of Australia has found.

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Elon Musk urges ‘dissolution of parliament’ at London far-right rally

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Fitted for Work launches first Giving Circle to drive financial independence for women

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‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power

How did the word ‘bitch’ become both a weapon and a badge of honour? Its use has always been about power. Karen Stollznow takes a look.

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The ‘confronting’ climate risk assessment that shows millions of Australians at risk

The government has released its climate risk sssessment, warning millions of Australians will be exposed to “compounding, cascading and concurrent” risks.

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‘Grace beyond words’: Tributes flow after Aussie basketballer Tiana Mangakahia dies aged 30

Heartfelt tributes are flowing in after the death of Australian basketball player Tiana Mangakahia from cancer.

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Elon Musk urges ‘dissolution of parliament’ at London far-right rally

Elon Musk addressed far-right crowds in London were addressed on Sunday, calling for the “dissolution of the UK parliament”.

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Labor’s Katelin McInerney wins Kiama by-election as Gareth Ward awaits sentencing

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The Australian Diamonds after their win in the Netball World Cup 2023.

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Gen Z are rewriting career security in the age of AI and side hustles

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Sally Faulkner reunited with her children after winning temporary custody in US court

A woman’s right to shoes: The ANU controversy and gendered criticism of Genevieve Bell

Feminist site Jezebel removes satirical ‘curse Charlie Kirk’ piece after his assassination

Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding

More than 1 million Australians will live with dementia in 40 years

Marty Sheargold’s sexist Matildas comments breached decency standards, ACMA finds

Far-right commentator Charlie Kirk shot and killed amid rising political violence in the US

Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyalty

Thousands of young girls left to seek out homelessness services alone

86-year-old man charged after allegedly touching girls through school fence in Sydney’s inner west

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Move beyond ‘concern’ to action: 18 of Australia’s largest companies have no women in executive leadership

Afghan women left behind as earthquake aid collides with Taliban restrictions

Backed by women, Grace Brown secures $23 million to expand humanoid robotics startup

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Mid-career women drop out of technical roles at almost double the rate of men: tech report

Latest news

Super Retail CEO sacked amid fallout from alleged workplace relationship

Burnt out, anxious, overwhelmed: a clinical psychologist on how to reset when the world feels too heavy

Hard-won gains for women at risk as backlash against gender equality grows: UN report

The hidden toll of the long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment

‘Grace beyond words’: Tributes flow after Aussie basketballer Tiana Mangakahia dies aged 30

Elon Musk urges ‘dissolution of parliament’ at London far-right rally

Labor’s Katelin McInerney wins Kiama by-election as Gareth Ward awaits sentencing

Nepal’s youth pick a 73yo woman to lead. Sushila Karki promises she’s not there to ‘taste power’

Podcast: What the Budget means for women

Fitted for Work launches first Giving Circle to drive financial independence for women

‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power

The ‘confronting’ climate risk assessment that shows millions of Australians at risk

‘Grace beyond words’: Tributes flow after Aussie basketballer Tiana Mangakahia dies aged 30

Elon Musk urges ‘dissolution of parliament’ at London far-right rally

Labor’s Katelin McInerney wins Kiama by-election as Gareth Ward awaits sentencing

Nepal’s youth pick a 73yo woman to lead. Sushila Karki promises she’s not there to ‘taste power’

Diamonds players to receive 40% pay rise and new revenue-sharing agreement

Gen Z are rewriting career security in the age of AI and side hustles

Why women’s health doesn’t need a Lean In moment

Sally Faulkner reunited with her children after winning temporary custody in US court

A woman’s right to shoes: The ANU controversy and gendered criticism of Genevieve Bell

Feminist site Jezebel removes satirical ‘curse Charlie Kirk’ piece after his assassination

Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding

More than 1 million Australians will live with dementia in 40 years

Marty Sheargold’s sexist Matildas comments breached decency standards, ACMA finds

Far-right commentator Charlie Kirk shot and killed amid rising political violence in the US

Sussan Ley sacks Jacinta Price after she refuses to declare leadership loyalty

Thousands of young girls left to seek out homelessness services alone

86-year-old man charged after allegedly touching girls through school fence in Sydney’s inner west

Why micro-retirement and financial freedom are the new goal for more women

Move beyond ‘concern’ to action: 18 of Australia’s largest companies have no women in executive leadership

Afghan women left behind as earthquake aid collides with Taliban restrictions

Harsher penalties, more transparency: NSW to introduce childcare safety reforms

Super Retail CEO sacked amid fallout from alleged workplace relationship

Kate Russell on driving inclusivity for First Nations businesses

Backed by women, Grace Brown secures $23 million to expand humanoid robotics startup

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Fitted for Work launches first Giving Circle to drive financial independence for women

The hidden toll of the long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment

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Q&A – Side effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

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