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News & Views A sharp rise in syphilis among Australian women should be an ‘urgent priority’, experts say Rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis have increased by more than 50% over the past decade, with experts warning of concerning spikes for women.
Women’s Health News Weight‑loss campaigns aimed at First Nations women look like drug marketing in disguise Weight-loss campaigns are targeting First Nations women, with drug companies using health messages to sell weight-loss drugs.
News & Views A walk to Uluru taught me to slow down even when life is most turbulent Tasmanian Walking Company’s Uluru walk strikes a balance between feeling immersed in the landscape while still offering genuine comfort.
News & Views Dr Amandeep Hansra and Professor Cassandra Szoeke win major awards for contributions to medicine Dr Amandeep Hansra and Professor Cassandra Szoeke have taken out major awards with the Australian Medical Association.
News & Views Three women-founded Aussie companies nominated for prestigious Prix Galien Awards Three women-founded and led Australian companies have been nominated for the prestigious Prix Galien USA Awards.
News & Views Breastfeeding in war: the urgent health crisis facing mothers in Gaza More than one in 10 women with infants in Gaza suffer from difficulties with breastfeeding, a recent UN report has found.
News & Views New Alzheimer’s blood test could transform care for hundreds of thousands of Australian women at risk Australians will soon get access to a new Alzheimer’s blood test that can identify changes in the brain decades before symptoms first appear.
News & Views The menopause gold rush is here: the line between empowerment and exploitation is blurry Menopause is finally being discussed, but women are also becoming targets for expensive products, misinformation and false promises.
News & Views Historic $1 million gift to turbocharge Pink Elephants’ miscarriage support A historic investment will help Pink Elephants expand miscarriage support through technology, reaching more families with personalised care.
Soapbox Family Planning Australia turns 100 in same week that attacks on women’s health ramp up A century in operation is a huge milestone. But for Family Planning Australia, the week is marred by attempts to rollback women’s health gains. CEO Sue Shilbury shares this piece.
News & Views Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health We’re excited to announce 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit! Explore health leadership, AI, caregiving and new models of masculinity.
News & Views What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says Many women carefully consider the risks of ‘freebirth’ but often consider things such as unwanted intervention and birth trauma as a risk in itself that they find unacceptable.
News & Views Blood-stained front page sparks global conversation about period poverty The attention-grabbing period campaign launched across The Star, The Mercury and the Cape Times newspapers this week.
Partner Content ‘When will I stop?’ A key question for those on the IVF journey After multiple failed IVF rounds, a rare diagnosis and years of uncertainty, Laila shares why she never gave up on her dream of becoming a parent.
News & Views ‘Baby brain’ myth debunked as new study finds no cognitive decline in new parents “Baby brain” has long defined women’s experiences of early motherhood, but a new study finds no evidence it exists in new parents at all.
News & Views Health Minister Ryan Park: NSW’s ADHD reforms aim to fix a system that failed women NSW Health Minister Ryan Park says a key focus of ADHD reform was breaking down the barriers women face in getting diagnosed and treated.
