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Abbey Holmes on mum guilt, loneliness and the backlash over returning to work

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I worked as a midwife when contraception was illegal. We shouldn’t forget what that looked like

A midwife recalls delivering babies in poverty, reminding us reproductive rights shape women’s choices, lives and futures.

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Three ‘ISIS brides’ arrested after arrival in Australia

Three women known as “ISIS brides” have been arrested and charged by police after arriving in Australia on Thursday night.

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Women pay twice when federal agencies cut staff. As workers, and as the women who rely on them

Six in ten federal public servants are women. But as government agencies face staff cuts, CPSU’s Melissa Donnelly says it’s women who pay.

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I’m an ED doctor. The patients I see in heatwaves and cold snaps are being failed by policy

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As ‘ISIS brides’ and families arrive in Australia today, some will be arrested

NDIS-funded telehealth is a lifeline for women in regional Australia. But future access is on the line

A female founder gave cash to three women launching businesses. The real return was confidence

I took my newborn to the office because I was lonely. Most new mums know the feeling.

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Did ‘woke’ kill the workplace vibe? No. But false binaries are doing real damage.

Depression risk in women peaks two weeks after giving birth: research

Disillusionment with major parties fuels Charlotte Mortlock’s new grassroots push

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G8 closures expose the truth: Childcare needs system reform, not market fixes

Sam Kerr becomes Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer in WSL

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Abbey Holmes on mum guilt, loneliness and the backlash over returning to work

Latest news

Stop calling It ‘burnout’: How menopause brain fog and exhaustion could signal depression

What mums really want this Mother’s Day (hint: it’s not a blender)

Why sleep might be the most overlooked leadership tool we have

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

One day is not enough: A love letter to mothers everywhere

Three ‘ISIS brides’ arrested after arrival in Australia

Women pay twice when federal agencies cut staff. As workers, and as the women who rely on them

I’m an ED doctor. The patients I see in heatwaves and cold snaps are being failed by policy

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

A female founder gave cash to three women launching businesses. The real return was confidence

Mother’s Day isn’t one feeling. It’s four. None of them fit in a bouquet.

I worked as a midwife when contraception was illegal. We shouldn’t forget what that looked like

Three ‘ISIS brides’ arrested after arrival in Australia

Women pay twice when federal agencies cut staff. As workers, and as the women who rely on them

I’m an ED doctor. The patients I see in heatwaves and cold snaps are being failed by policy

As ‘ISIS brides’ and families arrive in Australia today, some will be arrested

NDIS-funded telehealth is a lifeline for women in regional Australia. But future access is on the line

A female founder gave cash to three women launching businesses. The real return was confidence

I took my newborn to the office because I was lonely. Most new mums know the feeling.

Leaders must meet the moment on ending gender-based violence

Giorgia Meloni calls out sexualised deepfake, warns of growing threat to women in politics

Human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson to receive 2026 Sydney Peace Prize

How the Met Gala became the Tech Gala

Why did Anthony Albanese joke about heavy metal with Sanae Takaichi?

More women at the table: The key to making Australia a world-leader in women’s health innovation

Sharan Burrow on people power, climate justice and why community is the only way through

Did ‘woke’ kill the workplace vibe? No. But false binaries are doing real damage.

Depression risk in women peaks two weeks after giving birth: research

Disillusionment with major parties fuels Charlotte Mortlock’s new grassroots push

G8 closures expose the truth: Childcare needs system reform, not market fixes

Sam Kerr becomes Chelsea’s all-time leading scorer in WSL

When it comes to violence against children, why are we still asking about cost?

Women get 4.5 fewer hours of leisure per week than men. Here’s why that’s not the real problem.

A female founder gave cash to three women launching businesses. The real return was confidence

How the Met Gala became the Tech Gala

Why did Anthony Albanese joke about heavy metal with Sanae Takaichi?

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Why sleep might be the most overlooked leadership tool we have

Male infertility is more common than you think: why it’s worth getting tested

The woman behind the growing demand for sensory rooms in Australia’s biggest venues

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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Odyssey Women’s Lunch

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

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