Local Bronnie Taylor announces retirement from NSW parliament The first woman to hold the position of Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals in 100 years, Bronnie Taylor has announced her retirement.
News & Views ‘Could have been prevented’: New study sheds light on how we can stop perpetrators of intimate femicide A new report examining intimate femicide cases in Australia indicates that very few occur without prior interaction with the justice system.
News & Views Can you believe in 2023 I was the first person to say ‘perimenopause’ in federal parliament?! Senator Larissa Waters share more on the push in parliament to expand support for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause.
Appointments Alison Scott appointed co-chair of first national Lived Experience Advisory Council The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission has appointed Alison Scott as first co-chair of the Lived Experience Advisory Council.
Politics ‘Appalling result’: Only 63 of promised 500 domestic violence workers have been hired Only 53 of the 500 domestic violence sector workers promised by the federal government’s 2022 budget have been hired, latest estimates say
Local Clover Moore seeks record sixth term as Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore says she’ll seek a record sixth term next year as Lord Mayor of Sydney, promising voters climate action and affordable housing
Women's Health News Australia’s medicine shortage risks leaving menopausal women without options Australia has a concerning shortage of hundreds of key medicines, with reports showing menopausal women especially affected.
Soapbox It’s going to take a lot more than financial help to convince me to have a baby for the country One for mum, one for dad and one for the country. Former treasurer Peter Costello said this iconic line in 2004, but the sentiment is still alive and well.
News & Views Western Sydney local council votes to ban same-sex parenting books in libraries A local council in Western Sydney has voted in favour to “rid” council-run libraries of books containing parenting material for LGBTQIA+ families.
News & Views ‘Out of touch’: Jacinta Allan responds to being called ‘nasty’ in question time Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has had to call out the opposition for describing her as “nasty” during a question time debate.
News & Views ‘Much-loved’ Emma Bates becomes 26th woman killed by violence this year Emma Bates has been remembered as a “proud aunty” who had “the biggest heart” after her body was found inside her home in Northern Victoria.
Ed's Blog The hypocrisy of Tony Abbott’s ‘women advice’ isn’t lost on anyone. But let’s hope he’s taken seriously. Even the most trusting individual would be moved to raise an eyebrow at the latest advice proffered by former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.
