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A love letter to my old boss: Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney

Mel Wilde thanks Ged Kearney for her leadership on women’s health, urging a focus on connection and community.

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In Afghanistan, families are forced to sell children to survive. Trump’s USAID cuts will be devastating

In Afghanistan, living conditions are so bad that some families are selling their children in order to feed the rest of the family.

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I see the courage of domestic violence survivors daily. Our stories must be heard

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‘Silence is no longer an option’: Imane Khelif stands up to IBA’s ‘false’ accusations over her gender

Algerian boxing gold medallist Imane Khelif accuses the International Boxing Association of making “false and offensive” gender accusations.

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Vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr sworn in as US health secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has officially been sworn in as US health secretary after the US Senate voted to confirm his appointment.

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Aviation has long been a male-dominated field, and while pioneering women have broken barriers, representation has always been a challenge.

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Lydia Williams joins board of the Australian Sports Commission

After 10 years with USAID, I know women and children are already suffering following the shutdown

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Thai women tricked into having their eggs harvested in Georgia

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Dutton ‘most likely’ PM according to polling: Here’s how it could happen

Latest news

As DEI comes under threat, there is no time for complacency in Australia

Why Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the best sequel yet

No women appear in top 100 list of world’s highest-paid athletes

How much is enough? The punishment of Sam Kerr must end

‘Silence is no longer an option’: Imane Khelif stands up to IBA’s ‘false’ accusations over her gender

Vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr sworn in as US health secretary

Aviation has long been male-dominated. Meet the organisation supporting women to break this industry mould

Which companies have wound back their DEI commitments? Here’s a look

Podcast: What workplace bullying is doing to us

A love letter to my old boss: Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney

In Afghanistan, families are forced to sell children to survive. Trump’s USAID cuts will be devastating

I see the courage of domestic violence survivors daily. Our stories must be heard

‘Silence is no longer an option’: Imane Khelif stands up to IBA’s ‘false’ accusations over her gender

Vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr sworn in as US health secretary

Aviation has long been male-dominated. Meet the organisation supporting women to break this industry mould

Which companies have wound back their DEI commitments? Here’s a look

Getting advice about contraception from social media? Here’s why it’s worth seeking professional support

‘A stitch up’: Independents and major charities call out electoral reform as ‘undemocratic’

Lydia Williams joins board of the Australian Sports Commission

After 10 years with USAID, I know women and children are already suffering following the shutdown

Investigation launched after footage shows NSW nurses bragging about killing Israeli patients

It’s a ‘creative partner’: How marketing founder Jo Inch integrates AI smoothly into her work days

‘We owe her nothing’: Court asks Ita Buttrose about emails over Antoinette Lattouf’s ABC removal

Who’s really paying the price for Australia’s childcare crisis?

Bridget McKenzie, Tony Abbott among attendees at Jordan Peterson’s upcoming conference

Critics have dismissed Disclaimer, but it shares uncomfortable truths about misogyny

‘Now focused on exciting year ahead’ Sam Kerr not guilty of racial harassment

Want to be an ally? Great. Just don’t expect women to be your tutors

Gender inequity in medical research: Why has ovarian cancer been historically overlooked?

Thai women tricked into having their eggs harvested in Georgia

Brigitte Haas is set to become Liechtenstein’s first female prime minister

A CEO has a relationship with a subordinate and wants to ‘get back to work’

How body dissatisfaction and weight-based discrimination are costing Australia billions

As DEI comes under threat, there is no time for complacency in Australia

Aviation has long been male-dominated. Meet the organisation supporting women to break this industry mould

Which companies have wound back their DEI commitments? Here’s a look

From our Partners

Getting advice about contraception from social media? Here’s why it’s worth seeking professional support

Gender inequity in medical research: Why has ovarian cancer been historically overlooked?

Examining AI ethics with Nadia Lee: How ThatsMyFace is leading the way

Podcast: What workplace bullying is doing to us

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