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Note to the naysayers: I don’t “just do the bookwork.” I run my husband’s business.

Women are quietly running businesses across Australia, yet many still struggle to recognise their own leadership.

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Pacific women leading disaster responses on Australia’s COP31 promise

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Hyping Underhyped Books: Why we need to be platforming Blak women’s voices now more than ever

‘Breakthroughs happen when courage meets scientific excellence’: The women launching game-changing ventures out of labs

A week of headlines that laid bare the horrifying reality facing women in Australia

Midlife women are consuming more alcohol than previous generations. It’s the (wine) glass ceiling.

I love my job, but like many other doctors, I’m exhausted. The hospital system must change

Endometriosis and PMOS can significantly impact mental health: Research

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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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.

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‘That’s how much they care about our vaginas’: Jacqui Lambie breaks down over female veterans’ health

Breaking down in parliament, Lambie described her own struggle accessing specialist care for vaginal prolapse following military service.

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New national roadmap launched to protect people and their pets from family violence

A national roadmap to ensure victim-survivors of family violence can seek safety without leaving their pets behind has been launched.

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Endometriosis and PMOS can significantly impact mental health: Research

Women with endometriosis and PMOS face a heavier mental health burden, exposing gaps in Australia’s fragmented healthcare system.

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Footballers, schoolboys and the manosphere: We can do better than well wishes

The allegations show why preventing misogyny matters, but so does standing with survivors when violence has already happened.

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‘That’s how much they care about our vaginas’: Jacqui Lambie breaks down over female veterans’ health

Breaking down in parliament, Lambie described her own struggle accessing specialist care for vaginal prolapse following military service.

New national roadmap launched to protect people and their pets from family violence

Two in five farmers want out of the industry and women face unique and rising pressures

Scots and Swans: The private school and the footy team with bigger responsibilities than reputation management

Sexism, misogyny and Julia Gillard's speech ten years on

How Julia Gillard became the most targeted prime minister during Question Time

Heterosexuality is everywhere in Australia’s response to violence against women — and yet almost never named.

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Harnessing women’s rage: What if we withdrew our money, labour and attention?

The Sydney Swans scandal proves we still care more about footballers than the victims

732 people charged with domestic violence offences in 3-day NSW Police crackdown

The tell in the Swans’ statement nobody’s talking about

Dr Nicole Kuepper-Russell wants Australia to dream bigger about a clean energy future designed for everyone

Egg freezing gives women options. But what comes next?

When workplaces are broken, teaching women ‘resilience’ won’t help

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Sydney Swans confirm players involved in ‘alleged incident’ as police investigate alleged sexual assault in Melbourne

For single mums like me, Bluey can be a beautiful little gut punch

Deborah Mailman becomes first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame

One in three teen boys believe giving women equal opportunities has gone too far

Nearly 40% of mothers experience postnatal depression. This is what makes it worse

With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’

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Three women-founded Aussie companies nominated for prestigious Prix Galien Awards

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$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

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Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

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Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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Note to the naysayers: I don’t “just do the bookwork.” I run my husband’s business.

Latest news

Pacific women leading disaster responses on Australia’s COP31 promise

From Recovery to Racing: Bianca Criaco is carving a place for women in action sports

Hyping Underhyped Books: Why we need to be platforming Blak women’s voices now more than ever

‘Breakthroughs happen when courage meets scientific excellence’: The women launching game-changing ventures out of labs

A week of headlines that laid bare the horrifying reality facing women in Australia

Midlife women are consuming more alcohol than previous generations. It’s the (wine) glass ceiling.

I love my job, but like many other doctors, I’m exhausted. The hospital system must change

Endometriosis and PMOS can significantly impact mental health: Research

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit 2026 returns to Sydney with focus on longevity, AI, change-making and the future of women’s health

‘That’s how much they care about our vaginas’: Jacqui Lambie breaks down over female veterans’ health

New national roadmap launched to protect people and their pets from family violence

Endometriosis and PMOS can significantly impact mental health: Research

Footballers, schoolboys and the manosphere: We can do better than well wishes

‘That’s how much they care about our vaginas’: Jacqui Lambie breaks down over female veterans’ health

New national roadmap launched to protect people and their pets from family violence

Two in five farmers want out of the industry and women face unique and rising pressures

Scots and Swans: The private school and the footy team with bigger responsibilities than reputation management

How Julia Gillard became the most targeted prime minister during Question Time

Heterosexuality is everywhere in Australia’s response to violence against women — and yet almost never named.

Harnessing women’s rage: What if we withdrew our money, labour and attention?

The Sydney Swans scandal proves we still care more about footballers than the victims

732 people charged with domestic violence offences in 3-day NSW Police crackdown

The tell in the Swans’ statement nobody’s talking about

Dr Nicole Kuepper-Russell wants Australia to dream bigger about a clean energy future designed for everyone

Egg freezing gives women options. But what comes next?

When workplaces are broken, teaching women ‘resilience’ won’t help

‘Shocked and disappointed’: Sydney Swans confirm players involved in ‘alleged incident’ as police investigate alleged sexual assault in Melbourne

For single mums like me, Bluey can be a beautiful little gut punch

Deborah Mailman becomes first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame

One in three teen boys believe giving women equal opportunities has gone too far

Nearly 40% of mothers experience postnatal depression. This is what makes it worse

With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’

Three women-founded Aussie companies nominated for prestigious Prix Galien Awards

$4 million funding boost to help women build careers in male-dominated small businesses

Australia’s productivity problem isn’t about working harder. It’s about workplace participation

From our Partners

‘Breakthroughs happen when courage meets scientific excellence’: The women launching game-changing ventures out of labs

Nearly 40% of mothers experience postnatal depression. This is what makes it worse

‘You don’t need millions. You need structure’: Cissy Ma wants more women to buy businesses

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Events For Women

2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

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