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The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

One Nation continues to find itself in the headlines for the troubling backgrounds of some of its candidates.

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We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse I can say that Australia still isn’t doing enough to protect children

National Survivors’ Day: Why we should celebrate the strength of sexual abuse survivors

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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

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Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

He was “reasonable”. The attack was “unjustified” and the viral speech of Australia’s first female prime mininster? It was “over the top,” he said.

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Win Tickets to Suzie Miller’s Strong is the New Pretty

We’re giving five Women’s Agenda members a double pass to Sydney Theatre Company’s new performance. Become a member before 13 Nov to enter.

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I’m 20, I want a family one day, but the cost of living is already making me question if it’s possible

Young Australians still want children, but rising housing and financial pressures are forcing many to reconsider.

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Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

After years living with chronic kidney disease, Rani Tulsi is able to wake up each morning with energy. She doesn’t take it for granted.

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38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Qiulae Wong will soon become a key powerbroker in New Zealand politics after the country’s national election ended without a clear winner.

Ed's Blog

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Three iconic Australian organisations have announced massive layoffs in recent weeks. Given the teams and industries targeted, women look set the bare the brunt.

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change

When is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

Gym bros and care: How progressive men won back the algorithm

‘No one is above the law’ police say as Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The women-led climate tech innovations bringing hope to Australia’s reef

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

The mums who flipped US politics are ready for family-friendly policies

Here comes the sun. What America’s blue tsunami should tell Australia

‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

The women making history in a major night for Democrats across the US

Leah Armstrong and Cat Fay appointed to Paul Ramsay Foundation board

Sexual violence is a picture nobody wants to see. I’m making you look anyway

I was run off the road while campaigning for mayor. I refuse to let intimidation silence women in politics

The invisible labour propping up Australia is costing women their financial futures

The stakes are high for women in the US midterms. These are the candidates to watch

Could Trump interfere in the US midterms – and what checks and balances could stop him?

My 9-year-old son had a nightmare about Pauline Hanson. That should worry all of us.

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Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

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The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

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‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

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The joke of One Nation expecting to govern while candidate controversies run riot

Latest news

We keep asking women to drink less. We should be asking what they’re drinking to forget

‘The victim? What, Russell?’: Brand’s father attacks justice system after rape sentence

As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse I can say that Australia still isn’t doing enough to protect children

National Survivors’ Day: Why we should celebrate the strength of sexual abuse survivors

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Tony Abbott thinks Julia Gillard’s speech was ‘over the top’

Win Tickets to Suzie Miller’s Strong is the New Pretty

I’m 20, I want a family one day, but the cost of living is already making me question if it’s possible

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

38-year-old political newcomer Qiulae Wong could decide New Zealand’s new government

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

Man goes for a very long walk. Media goes wild. Women remain invisible.

Yes, the COP climate talks are far from perfect. But they still hold the power for change

When is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

Gym bros and care: How progressive men won back the algorithm

‘No one is above the law’ police say as Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

The women-led climate tech innovations bringing hope to Australia’s reef

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

The mums who flipped US politics are ready for family-friendly policies

Here comes the sun. What America’s blue tsunami should tell Australia

‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

The women making history in a major night for Democrats across the US

Leah Armstrong and Cat Fay appointed to Paul Ramsay Foundation board

Sexual violence is a picture nobody wants to see. I’m making you look anyway

I was run off the road while campaigning for mayor. I refuse to let intimidation silence women in politics

The invisible labour propping up Australia is costing women their financial futures

The stakes are high for women in the US midterms. These are the candidates to watch

Could Trump interfere in the US midterms – and what checks and balances could stop him?

My 9-year-old son had a nightmare about Pauline Hanson. That should worry all of us.

Job cuts at NAB, Canva and DJs will see thousands of women’s jobs lost

The new resource challenging employers to rethink how work and care can coexist

‘We’re driving half our potential workforce away’: The staggering number of women leaving construction apprenticeships

From our Partners

Rani’s message of thanks to the family behind her life-changing kidney transplant

Why every leader needs to see Suzie Miller’s AFLW play Strong is the New Pretty

Infertility and miscarriage left Sharissa in a dark place. Connection helped her keep going

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Events For Women

Micro-credential – Work Effectively in Autonomous Environments

The IT Workforce in the Age of AI

The Power We Bring: Migrant Women and Australia’s Economy

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