News & Views The monoculture myth: Why a one way Australia has never existed and never should An Australian “monoculture” as suggested this week by One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has never existed and it never should.
News & Views Universal access to early childhood education means little without a stable, supported workforce Universal early learning depends on educators feeling valued, supported and able to build long, rewarding careers
Soapbox A million stories, one goal and the hypocrisy we can’t ignore For one day, we were the country Refugee Week asks us to imagine. Undivided by where anyone was born. Nestory Irankunda gave us that joy.
News & Views Jane Fonda, Julia Roberts take on Trump at free speech concert in NYC Hollywood A-listers Jane Fonda, Julia Roberts, Bette Midler, Lily Gladstone attend free speech concert event in NYC.
News & Views AFP to investigate abuse allegations made by Australian flotilla activists AFP will begin inquiries into abuse and sexual assault allegations made by Australian activists detained by Israel.
News & Views Shark culling and drones back on table after Coogee attack A local mother critically injured after shark attack at Coogee Beach sparks mitigation strategies, including culling and drones.
News & Views The Australian thinks the Women’s Budget Statement is “ideological nonsense”. That’s exactly the problem Adam Creighton devoted his column in The Australian this morning to ridiculing the Women’s Budget Statement.
Politics Pauline Hanson’s popularity is surging. But before we back her in, can we just get clear on her life’s work? One Nation is often described as a right-wing populist party. But what else does the party actually stand for?
Ed's Blog Hope is exhausting: Sarah Wilson says it’s time to make space for ‘fierce mother energy’ instead The labour of hope so often falls on women. Sarah Wilson argues we should reach for something else: acceptance that collapse is happening.
Politics 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.
Politics 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.
Ed's Blog ‘Masculinism’ unites the right in the US against women. Is Australia experiencing the same trend? Beware the women. We’re an easy common enemy for otherwise disparate groups on the right. The US trend is catching on in Australia.
