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Victorian Labor pledges to make abortion care free if re-elected

The Victorian government has committed to making abortion care free by eliminating out-of-pocket costs across the state if it is re-elected.

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Russell Brand labelled a ‘ruthless, calculated sexual predator’ as trial begins

Australia has 3 competing migration policies. The problem? None are based in evidence

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

The clock is ticking on Trump’s new press secretary after disastrous first briefing

Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence

Another offensive Sydney Sweeney ad lands to insult women again

Drop in women in leadership as global backlash hits corporate Australia

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

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Why women’s health must include the conversation about fatherhood

Equality isn’t a zero-sum game. Breaking down gender roles holding women back also frees men to be more present fathers, partners and carers.

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Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize. Her humility and determination are lessons for world leaders

Justice Navi Pillay was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. She accepted it with grace and humility, and then came the Trump response.

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I watched One Nation’s AI ad as a culturally diverse woman. Here’s what I saw

One Nation’s AI ad has drawn criticism for using racist stereotypes to fuel fear and division about migration in Australia.

News & Views

Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence

New Australian research finds mental disorders are twice as common among intimate partner violence survivors, underscoring the need for accessible support.

News & Views

Another offensive Sydney Sweeney ad lands to insult women again

Sydney Sweeney’s latest betting ad has reignited backlash over the sexualisation of women in sport and the cost of outrage-driven marketing.

Ed's Blog

Drop in women in leadership as global backlash hits corporate Australia

First, the progress stalled. Now it’s gone backwards. The proportion of women in executive leadership in Australia is reversing.

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

For the 1 million autoimmune women in Australia, Celine Dion’s advocacy is unprecedented

Charities and non-profits to receive $630 million to help cover higher wages in female-dominated sectors

Most online nutrition advice for breast cancer patients lacks evidence, study finds

Women are promoted at higher rates than men. Then the senior jobs stop bending

My friends sent me Sam and Snez’s wedding as proof of hope. This week I felt sick.

As a single mum, I learned the hidden career cost of having no time to self-promote

‘We will not be sacrificed’: Pacific climate voices were clear and strong this week – and we’re listening

Chasing a $44 billion valuation, Firmus founders faced reality. Women founders should ask how it got this far

Matty J on Sam Wood: A good reputation doesn’t make you a good man.

Billionaire Nicola Forrest donates more than $500 million to her charity focused on women and children

The women challenging Australia’s mental health system: Meet two recipients of the 2026 Australian Mental Health Prize

Sam Wood’s career is not the biggest casualty of his alleged violence

International Day of the Girl 2026: Meet the girls changing the world, from Gaza to Tuvalu

‘Angry and confused’: Christa Pike wakes from botched execution attempt with pneumonia and no arm function

The migration debate has a big blind spot: much of regional Australia is shrinking

My child needed ongoing medical care. Where was my own recovery? A mother’s call to the Senate inquiry into women’s health

Fixing motherhood loneliness is about more than finding a ‘village’: These policy shifts could help

Ed’s Blog

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

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Women are promoted at higher rates than men. Then the senior jobs stop bending

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Billionaire Nicola Forrest donates more than $500 million to her charity focused on women and children

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Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Special guest Amy Remeikis joins the Women’s Agenda Podcast to talk through her new book, Screw Nice.

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Micro-credential – Work Effectively in Autonomous Environments

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Learn how automation and emerging technologies are changing the workplace, with a flexible online course you can complete in just 2–3 hours.

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The IT Workforce in the Age of AI

05 Nov 26

Join RMIT and Professionals Australia to explore how IT roles, skills and career pathways could change over the next 10 to 15 years.

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

05 Nov 26

Join migrant women, leaders and allies for an evening celebrating representation, leadership and diverse perspectives across Australian workplaces.

Victorian Labor pledges to make abortion care free if re-elected

Latest news

Russell Brand labelled a ‘ruthless, calculated sexual predator’ as trial begins

Australia has 3 competing migration policies. The problem? None are based in evidence

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

The clock is ticking on Trump’s new press secretary after disastrous first briefing

Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence

Another offensive Sydney Sweeney ad lands to insult women again

Drop in women in leadership as global backlash hits corporate Australia

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

Podcast: Why it’s time to quit being nice

Why women’s health must include the conversation about fatherhood

Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize. Her humility and determination are lessons for world leaders

I watched One Nation’s AI ad as a culturally diverse woman. Here’s what I saw

Mental disorders are twice as common among victim‑survivors of intimate partner violence

Another offensive Sydney Sweeney ad lands to insult women again

Drop in women in leadership as global backlash hits corporate Australia

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

For the 1 million autoimmune women in Australia, Celine Dion’s advocacy is unprecedented

Charities and non-profits to receive $630 million to help cover higher wages in female-dominated sectors

Most online nutrition advice for breast cancer patients lacks evidence, study finds

Women are promoted at higher rates than men. Then the senior jobs stop bending

My friends sent me Sam and Snez’s wedding as proof of hope. This week I felt sick.

As a single mum, I learned the hidden career cost of having no time to self-promote

‘We will not be sacrificed’: Pacific climate voices were clear and strong this week – and we’re listening

Chasing a $44 billion valuation, Firmus founders faced reality. Women founders should ask how it got this far

Matty J on Sam Wood: A good reputation doesn’t make you a good man.

Billionaire Nicola Forrest donates more than $500 million to her charity focused on women and children

The women challenging Australia’s mental health system: Meet two recipients of the 2026 Australian Mental Health Prize

Sam Wood’s career is not the biggest casualty of his alleged violence

International Day of the Girl 2026: Meet the girls changing the world, from Gaza to Tuvalu

‘Angry and confused’: Christa Pike wakes from botched execution attempt with pneumonia and no arm function

The migration debate has a big blind spot: much of regional Australia is shrinking

My child needed ongoing medical care. Where was my own recovery? A mother’s call to the Senate inquiry into women’s health

Fixing motherhood loneliness is about more than finding a ‘village’: These policy shifts could help

Employers love flexible work, right up until the job comes with power

Women are promoted at higher rates than men. Then the senior jobs stop bending

Billionaire Nicola Forrest donates more than $500 million to her charity focused on women and children

From our Partners

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

Fixing motherhood loneliness is about more than finding a ‘village’: These policy shifts could help

After her daughter’s death, Rowena faced an impossible decision about organ donation

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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