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Brittany Higgins has joined more than 26 organisations in calling to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record their testimony.

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Sally McManus and Michelle O'Neil step down from the ACTU

They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

Holly Rankin: want to change the system? Change the story

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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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Meet the Australian physician who has worked in more than 100 countries and is now leading earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela

After decades responding to disasters, an Australian humanitarian says Venezuela’s earthquake is unlike anything she has ever witnessed.

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Deeply personal and sadly common: New report details prevalence of pregnancy loss in Australia

Three in ten women giving birth have previously experienced at least one miscarriage and one in ten have been through two or more.

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They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

The president and secretary of the ACTU have shown just how much two women can get done. Especially when they get collaboration right.

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Holly Rankin: want to change the system? Change the story

Over two decades of music, campaigns and policy work, Holly Rankin has landed on a single idea: if you change the story a society tells itself, you can change the system.

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Media founder to political hopeful? Hannah Ferguson considers run against Anthony Albanese in Grayndler

Cheek Media CEO Hannah Ferguson is considering taking on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his inner-west Sydney seat of Grayndler.

Tasmanian woman dies after alleged domestic violence incident sparks fatal crash

Victoria’s Labor government thrown into turmoil as Jacinta Allan fights for leadership

How one mum turned a painful breastfeeding experience into a new product category

Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era

Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too

The backlash against gender equality isn’t a mystery. It’s a predictable stage of social change

‘Deeply distressing’: Man charged over deepfake posters targeting eight women in Queensland

Vikki Campion knows how to help her husband turn a sh*t sandwich into political gold

‘Like being a detective’: Why doctors wanting to improve health outcomes for women entered the fertility industry

Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school

Tokyo says men can wear shorts to work. But women are still expected to cover up

Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’

The hardest letter I have ever had to write

‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty

‘Just leave’ is still the most dangerous advice given to domestic violence victims

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

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They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

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Brittany Higgins joins 26 organisations in call to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record testimony

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A ‘high profile’ man has been convicted of rape, but still can’t be named

Gaming helps mums recover from parenting stress, but guilt can still get in the way

Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW regularly consider quitting: report

Pauline Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet but vows to take decision to High Court

‘This gig has been tough’: Jacinta Allan steps down as premier, urges women to keep at politics

They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

Holly Rankin: want to change the system? Change the story

Media founder to political hopeful? Hannah Ferguson considers run against Anthony Albanese in Grayndler

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

Meet the Australian physician who has worked in more than 100 countries and is now leading earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela

Deeply personal and sadly common: New report details prevalence of pregnancy loss in Australia

They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

Holly Rankin: want to change the system? Change the story

Media founder to political hopeful? Hannah Ferguson considers run against Anthony Albanese in Grayndler

Tasmanian woman dies after alleged domestic violence incident sparks fatal crash

Victoria’s Labor government thrown into turmoil as Jacinta Allan fights for leadership

How one mum turned a painful breastfeeding experience into a new product category

Some disabled workers can legally be paid $3.31 an hour. Here’s how to reform a system built for a different era

Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too

The backlash against gender equality isn’t a mystery. It’s a predictable stage of social change

‘Deeply distressing’: Man charged over deepfake posters targeting eight women in Queensland

Vikki Campion knows how to help her husband turn a sh*t sandwich into political gold

‘Like being a detective’: Why doctors wanting to improve health outcomes for women entered the fertility industry

Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school

Tokyo says men can wear shorts to work. But women are still expected to cover up

Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’

The hardest letter I have ever had to write

‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty

‘Just leave’ is still the most dangerous advice given to domestic violence victims

Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor

‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years

They’ve won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O’Neil are both stepping down

How one mum turned a painful breastfeeding experience into a new product category

The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery

From our Partners

‘Like being a detective’: Why doctors wanting to improve health outcomes for women entered the fertility industry

Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth

Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail

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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