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Our boys aren’t lost. But their attention is being harvested

Boys, like all of us, are collateral in the war for attention.

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Global talks on women’s rights reveal a shift from progress to preservation

If we want more Matildas, we need to talk about periods

Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them

Kyle Sandilands is officially terminated. For now

Women do the work that holds energy transitions together. It’s time they got the opportunities too

When you burn every bridge and then need a boat: Trump’s Hormuz Humiliation

What a decade leading on conservation taught Kelly O’Shanassy about endurance

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

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

News & Views

Making new friends in midlife is surprisingly hard

In midlife, women are choosing connection again, even when friendships take effort, because real relationships still deeply matter

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The founder challenging outdated assumptions about who carries condoms

Despite us having more open conversations about sexual wellness, there’s still a certain stigma attached to carrying condoms.

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Matildas v Japan: What to expect from Women’s Asian Cup final this weekend

The Matildas will take on Japan in the final of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup this weekend, as Australia vies to win.

Climate

Women do the work that holds energy transitions together. It’s time they got the opportunities too

Women are already doing the heavy lifting on energy transitions. Governments must now treat women’s participation as core infrastructure.

World

When you burn every bridge and then need a boat: Trump’s Hormuz Humiliation

You cannot spend a year humiliating partners, slapping them with tariffs and calling their leaders fools and then expect them to sail their warships into your war.

News & Views

What a decade leading on conservation taught Kelly O’Shanassy about endurance

After eleven years leading ACF, Kelly O’Shanassy reflects in a podcast on endurance, leadership, joy and knowing when to leave.

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

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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

Denise Unterwurzacher appearing on Atlassian TV and open culture

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

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

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

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

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Balancing dementia care with career

Dr Catarina Ang says there a number of things to consider before freezing your eggs.

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

The grassroots movement reshaping how new mums find their ‘village’

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How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Justice Navi Pillay on The Women’s Agenda Podcast.

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Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit

19 Mar 26

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Our boys aren’t lost. But their attention is being harvested

Latest news

Global talks on women’s rights reveal a shift from progress to preservation

If we want more Matildas, we need to talk about periods

Prevention that pays: Stop ranking children and start understanding them

Kyle Sandilands is officially terminated. For now

Women do the work that holds energy transitions together. It’s time they got the opportunities too

When you burn every bridge and then need a boat: Trump’s Hormuz Humiliation

What a decade leading on conservation taught Kelly O’Shanassy about endurance

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

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Making new friends in midlife is surprisingly hard

The founder challenging outdated assumptions about who carries condoms

Matildas v Japan: What to expect from Women’s Asian Cup final this weekend

Women do the work that holds energy transitions together. It’s time they got the opportunities too

When you burn every bridge and then need a boat: Trump’s Hormuz Humiliation

What a decade leading on conservation taught Kelly O’Shanassy 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

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

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

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

The founder challenging outdated assumptions about who carries condoms

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

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

From our Partners

Balancing dementia care with career

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

The grassroots movement reshaping how new mums find their ‘village’

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

Women UNLIMITED Leadership Summit

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