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4 women and girls gone in 4 days. 3 men and 1 boy charged with murder

The toll of the past week of violence against women rose steadily, with two women and two teenage girls killed in just four days

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Strong and caring: In praise of Sam Neill’s masculinity

The bakery ad shaming women to sell cakes is part of a long history of sexist advertising

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Why so many working parents feel trapped by the ‘dream life’

Man charged with murder of ex-partner and mother of his four-month-old baby

Three headlines in Australian news this week show the same truth about power, gender and privilege

The menopause health gap hiding in plain sight

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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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

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There is no ‘bouncing back’ from childbirth trauma without knowledge and resources

Birth trauma is an escalating public health crisis Australia can no longer ignore. 13 years after my own such trauma, I know it takes longterm support.

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Warm, compassionate, devoted: Lavanya Chappa remembered as support for children urged

Lavanya Chappa was allegedly stabbed to death in her home by her husband, while her two young children were present.

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There is no ‘bouncing back’ from childbirth trauma without knowledge and resources

Birth trauma is an escalating public health crisis Australia can no longer ignore. 13 years after my own such trauma, I know it takes longterm support.

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Three headlines in Australian news this week show the same truth about power, gender and privilege

A women-only physics job drew backlash, while powerful men were still being protected from the consequences of misogyny and violence.

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The menopause health gap hiding in plain sight

Menopause deserves more open conversations, especially about vaginal dryness, one of its most common yet ignored symptoms.

After his wife’s sudden death, Moh Rezaee wants every family to talk about organ donation

Instagram’s creepy new feature can take your content for AI manipulation

Bonnie Tyler, legendary pop singer behind Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75

Australians live longer than previous decades but spend more years in poorer health

A year out of school, I see firsthand how algorithms are wrecking how we connect

Should we really prize ‘professionalism’ at work? On authenticity and the politics of trust

How a new focus on mental fitness and resilience is reshaping girls’ community football

What it takes to create truly safe schools for girls

The Liberal Party helped build multicultural Australia. Now it won’t say the word.

AI and women and the women's workforce participation rate

AI could fast unwind our women’s workforce participation rate. We need more than historical reassurance

Dr Karla Hutt has a lead a team that has discovered a gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility

Gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility and early menopause uncovered by Australian researchers

My mother led our family to safety. 26 years on, we are part of the Australian story

After the sexual assault, they told her she had to leave her home

Body confidence declines with age according to survey of Australians

I’ve seen hundreds of mothers break this year. We call it normal

I lived the male prison nightmare that NSW has just made policy

Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

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Why so many working parents feel trapped by the ‘dream life’

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Should we really prize ‘professionalism’ at work? On authenticity and the politics of trust

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DISSH’s parental leave policy recognises a truth most employers still ignore

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4 women and girls gone in 4 days. 3 men and 1 boy charged with murder

Latest news

Why rebuilding the ‘village’ could transform motherhood for thousands of women

Strong and caring: In praise of Sam Neill’s masculinity

The bakery ad shaming women to sell cakes is part of a long history of sexist advertising

Sextortion is rising and eSafety says Big Tech isn’t doing enough to prevent it

Why so many working parents feel trapped by the ‘dream life’

Man charged with murder of ex-partner and mother of his four-month-old baby

Three headlines in Australian news this week show the same truth about power, gender and privilege

The menopause health gap hiding in plain sight

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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

There is no ‘bouncing back’ from childbirth trauma without knowledge and resources

Warm, compassionate, devoted: Lavanya Chappa remembered as support for children urged

There is no ‘bouncing back’ from childbirth trauma without knowledge and resources

Three headlines in Australian news this week show the same truth about power, gender and privilege

The menopause health gap hiding in plain sight

After his wife’s sudden death, Moh Rezaee wants every family to talk about organ donation

Instagram’s creepy new feature can take your content for AI manipulation

Bonnie Tyler, legendary pop singer behind Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75

Australians live longer than previous decades but spend more years in poorer health

A year out of school, I see firsthand how algorithms are wrecking how we connect

Should we really prize ‘professionalism’ at work? On authenticity and the politics of trust

How a new focus on mental fitness and resilience is reshaping girls’ community football

What it takes to create truly safe schools for girls

The Liberal Party helped build multicultural Australia. Now it won’t say the word.

AI could fast unwind our women’s workforce participation rate. We need more than historical reassurance

Gene that could hold clues to preventing infertility and early menopause uncovered by Australian researchers

My mother led our family to safety. 26 years on, we are part of the Australian story

After the sexual assault, they told her she had to leave her home

Body confidence declines with age according to survey of Australians

I’ve seen hundreds of mothers break this year. We call it normal

I lived the male prison nightmare that NSW has just made policy

Another woman has been killed. Australia’s femicide toll has reached 36 this year

We’ve led for tens of thousands of years. Here’s how Aboriginal women are building the next 50

Why so many working parents feel trapped by the ‘dream life’

Should we really prize ‘professionalism’ at work? On authenticity and the politics of trust

DISSH’s parental leave policy recognises a truth most employers still ignore

From our Partners

Why rebuilding the ‘village’ could transform motherhood for thousands of women

After his wife’s sudden death, Moh Rezaee wants every family to talk about organ donation

How a new focus on mental fitness and resilience is reshaping girls’ community football

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

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