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Russell Brand labelled a ‘ruthless, calculated sexual predator’ as trial begins
The Crown Prosecutor has described Russell Brand as a “ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator” in her opening address at his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
Australia has 3 competing migration policies. The problem? None are based in evidence
Australia’s major parties are proposing migration cuts, but their plans lack the evidence needed to address the country’s economic and social needs.
Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize humility is a lesson for world leaders
On learning that Justice Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize over the weekend, US President Donald Trump took to social media to demonise the prize and the country of Norway.
Infertility and miscarriage left Sharissa in a dark place. Connection helped her keep going
When Sharissa Wooldridge experienced a miscarriage after navigating five difficult years of infertility, she was left with a profound sense of grief.
Why women’s health must include the conversation about fatherhood
Equality isn’t a zero-sum game. Breaking down gender roles holding women back also frees men to be more present fathers, partners and carers.
Victorian Labor pledges to make abortion care free if re-elected
The Victorian government has committed to making abortion care free by eliminating out-of-pocket costs across the state if it is re-elected next month, alongside changes to make access easier for regional women.
The clock is ticking on Trump’s new press secretary after disastrous first briefing
Questions are already swirling around how long Donald Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will last after a disastrous first press briefing at the White House and doubts about her resume.
I watched One Nation’s AI ad as a culturally diverse woman. Here’s what I saw
One Nation’s AI ad has drawn criticism for using racist stereotypes to fuel fear and division about migration in Australia.
Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence
New Australian research finds mental disorders are twice as common among intimate partner violence survivors, underscoring the need for accessible support.
Another offensive Sydney Sweeney ad lands to insult women again
It seems that one of the only predictable things left in this chaotic world is Sydney Sweeney managing to insult women worldwide through an oversexualised advertisement.
Drop in women in leadership as global backlash hits corporate Australia
First, the progress stalled. Now it’s gone backwards. The proportion of women in executive leadership in Australia is reversing.
Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power
Employers love to boast about their flexible work offerings. They’ll promote it in recruitment ads, across “work with us” marketing materials, and at any opportunity to describe their workplace culture.
For the 1 million autoimmune women in Australia, Celine Dion’s advocacy is unprecedented
As one of the 1 million women living with an autoimmune disease in Australia, I feel an unbridled sense of joy and inspiration from Celine Dion’s triumphant comeback.
Charities and non-profits to receive $630 million to help cover higher wages in female-dominated sectors
The Federal government will provide $630 million to organisations in female-dominated sectors like health, disability and community services to implement wage rises for their workers.
Most online nutrition advice for breast cancer patients lacks evidence, study finds
Googling symptoms can be a fast way to ensure a self-diagnosis of a (usually non-existent) fatal illness, but for patients with actual illnesses, the internet can also be a minefield of non-evidence-based information, and new research has found it’s worse than we thought.
Women are promoted at higher rates than men. Then the senior jobs stop bending
Women’s representation in management roles has increased over the past decade, butwomen are leaving leadership roles before reaching the top.
My friends sent me Sam and Snez’s wedding as proof of hope. This week I felt sick
The Sam Wood allegations have raised painful questions about domestic violence, single mothers’ fears and Australia’s failure to prevent violence.
As a single mum, I learned the hidden career cost of having no time to self-promote
We should be candid about what “put yourself out there” actually asks of people. Visibility has a cost. Its currency is time.
‘We will not be sacrificed’: Pacific climate voices were clear and strong this week – and we’re listening
Pacific leaders are calling for urgent climate action, warning that exceeding 1.5°C threatens their communities, cultures and future.
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