News & Views Hamish Blake, Amar Singh join campaign to push for better parental leave for dads A new campaign has launched calling on the federal government to fund 12 weeks of paid parental leave for fathers and non-birthing parents.
Sport Defending women’s champion plays just before midnight at Australian Open, raising scheduling questions On day one of the 2024 Australian Open Aryna Sabalenka started her match just before midnight to an almost empty stadium.
Leadership Who will define 2024? These are our top picks for women to watch Our predictions on the women who’ll be defining 2024. From politics to business, sport, advocacy, climate culture and health.
News & Views Will a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment benefit all women, or just some? Women aren’t a homogenous group, says human rights lawyer Prabha Nandagopal, and positive duty changes will benefit some women more than others.
Appointments Sam Mostyn AO replaces Julia Gillard as Chair of Beyond Blue Former National Mental Health Commissioner, prominent advocate and business figure Sam Mostyn AO has been appointed Chair of Beyond Blue
Women's Health News 4 in 5 Australians want more fertility education as treatment options grow: New report Women’s healthcare company, Organon, releases the Australian Fertility Report, revealing gaps in fertility knowledge among Australian women.
Business Employers can and must work to eliminate domestic and family violence We learn more about Challenge DV, an organisation working to support employers with their role in eliminating violence against women, thanks to our partnership with Family Friendly Workplaces.
News & Views Greta Gerwig secures Director of the Year Award for ‘Barbie’ at prestigious film fest Greta Gerwig has been named Director of the Year Award at next year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival in California.
News & Views Five women share their ideas on how we can make entrepreneurship more inclusive Five women share their thoughts on what it’s like to own their own business and how entrepreneurship can become more inclusive.
News & Views The Fair Work Commission denied an employee’s request to WFH. Is this a precedent? The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark decision that could impact remote work arrangements in Australia.
News & Views Carol Schwartz’s investment ‘strategy pivot’ toward women-owned VC funds Carol Schwartz said she decided to invest in women-owned VC funds in order to see more funding flow to women entrepreneurs.
News & Views How the loss of a friend inspired one Sydney woman to become a perinatal mental health advocate The Gidget Foundation fosters open discussions, promoting understanding, and investing in mental health initiatives for new parents.