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Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women

Largest Parkinson’s study finds symptoms, risks and progression differ between men and women, offering new insights for treatment.

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Raissa Butkowski picked as Liberal candidate for Farrer byelection

Local lawyer and councillor Raissa Butkowski has been selected as the Liberal Party candidate for the upcoming Farrer byelection.

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Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women

Largest Parkinson’s study finds symptoms, risks and progression differ between men and women, offering new insights for treatment.

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Raissa Butkowski picked as Liberal candidate for Farrer byelection

Local lawyer and councillor Raissa Butkowski has been selected as the Liberal Party candidate for the upcoming Farrer byelection.

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First Australian woman to swim seven of world’s most dangerous channels

Joanne Norman has become the first Australian woman to complete the gruelling Oceans Seven swimming challenge.

Pentagon bars press photographers after “unflattering” photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

‘My light is starting to fade’: MAFS expert Mel Schilling reveals cancer has spread to her brain

‘Watch out for future me’: Liana France becomes Australia’s youngest female winter Paralympian

The great AI displacement is here. Women’s jobs are most at risk

The war’s civilian toll has no gender lens, and it should

Globally, the rate of cabinet posts held by women has decreased as political leadership overwhemingly dominated by men

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Parliament passes LISTO reform to boost retirement savings for low-income women

Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas, will stay in Australia

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Capital Gains Tax is a feminist issue. Right now women are getting a poor deal

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She called out her boss and got fired in a company with an ‘open’ philosophy

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In conversation with Kelly O’Shanassy: what a decade at Australian Conservation Foundation taught her about endurance

Cheers and lessons after Trump delegation failed to disrupt women’s rights forum

Reality TV didn’t invent hegemonic masculinity. But it is helping mainstream it

The women taking Australia’s most toxic site to the United Nations

4 expert tips for family mealtimes without the drama

Danielle Smith appointed new General Manager of Brisbane Lions AFLW

First Australian woman to swim seven of world’s most dangerous channels

Pentagon bars press photographers after “unflattering” photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Veteran casting director wins newest Oscars award

Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women

Raissa Butkowski picked as Liberal candidate for Farrer byelection

Largest ever Parkinson’s study shows how symptoms differ between men and women

Raissa Butkowski picked as Liberal candidate for Farrer byelection

First Australian woman to swim seven of world’s most dangerous channels

Pentagon bars press photographers after “unflattering” photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

‘My light is starting to fade’: MAFS expert Mel Schilling reveals cancer has spread to her brain

‘Watch out for future me’: Liana France becomes Australia’s youngest female winter Paralympian

The great AI displacement is here. Women’s jobs are most at risk

The war’s civilian toll has no gender lens, and it should

Globally, the rate of cabinet posts held by women has decreased as political leadership overwhemingly dominated by men

Sarah Abo’s emotional announcement shines light on pregnancy after loss

When it comes to corporate climate action, radical honesty is the only policy

New guide to help teachers tackle manosphere influence in classrooms

Sports presenter Mel McLaughlin announces lung cancer diagnosis

A woman-only ride option isn’t discrimination. It’s common sense

‘More Australian babies!’ New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has a vision for Australia to help us return to the past

Parliament passes LISTO reform to boost retirement savings for low-income women

Two more Iranian football squad members granted humanitarian visas, will stay in Australia

The book taking the sting from the trolls and celebrating queer families

Capital Gains Tax is a feminist issue. Right now women are getting a poor deal

Louis Theroux’s new Netflix doco on the manosphere misses the story

Women’s health ‘beyond the bikini line’ overlooked in Australia, landmark study finds

When it comes to corporate climate action, radical honesty is the only policy

The ‘uberisation’ of part time roles is driving insecurity for women

When the PM called Grace Tame “difficult”, women in business heard a warning

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Balancing dementia care with career

‘It’s given me options’: Why I’ve chosen to freeze my eggs

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How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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