It’s hard to believe that three months ago we were fighting fires, and now a global pandemic that knows no borders is raging on our doorsteps, bringing with it what may be the worst financial crisis i…
‘Our planet is in strife & we must act. Women leading is part of the solution’: Fabian Dattner
Women matter greatly in the future of leadership, says Fabian Dattner. The solutions to some of our most difficult challenges are in the voice of the people — a leader’s job is to synthesi…
The desperate need to talk climate change on International Women’s Day
If you care about gender equality, then you need to care about climate change and consider its impact on women and girls internationally. And you need to support the young women who are putting activi…
Don’t let COVID-19’s halt on women’s rights meetings set progress backwards
International Women’s Day is normally a time to take stock of the past year in women’s rights, to celebrate our successes, and to highlight where we need to take action. This International Women’s Day…
Coronavirus to sports rorts and climate, what you need to know about politics this week
It’s been a busy week in federal politics, with new information further embroiling the Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the controversial ‘sports rorts’ affair, while the coronavirus…
The cost of climate change on women and girls internationally is dire
Two years in the making, a new report highlights some of the devastating impacts climate change and environmental degradation is having on girls and women across different parts of the world. Sadly, i…
PM Scott Morrison’s new plan to avoid a target for net zero emissions by 2050
An exclusive report in The Australian on Tuesday indicates the Prime Minister Scott Morrison will avoid Australia signing up to an internationally imposed requirement for net zero emissions by 2050, b…
Pauline Hanson’s particularly offensive & shocking week in politics
Pauline Hanson has had a busy week in the Senate, delivering some of the most shocking and disparaging speeches of her political career. On Monday, Hanson introduced legislation to federal parliament …
Zali Steggall unveils climate change act & will push for a conscience vote
Independent MP Zali Steggall plans to introduce a national framework for long-term climate action to parliament in March and hopes to receive bi-partisan support for the legislation. The legislation i…
‘I can see where we are headed & it’s bad’: Professor Belinda Medlyn
Since the beginning of her career, Professor Belinda Medlyn has published more than 100 research articles on the effects of global change on forests and is one of the world’s most-highly cited s…
