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Basically, Pauline Hanson wants to abolish a bunch of things

The Senator’s first National Press Club address darted from issue to issue, with little detail aside from abolishing and banning things.

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More women are turning to share housing later in life and the system hasn’t caught up

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She’s protected women’s rights globally, nows she’s running for office to do it in Australia: Meet Aleta Moriarty

River Ahmad, the first Afghan woman to climb Everest, dedicates historic achievement to women and girls

A goalkeeper wept, a fighter sledged Michelle Obama. Only one of these men showed strength

Who cares? The invisible price unpaid carers pay

Progress as educators guaranteed continued 15% wage rise but more support needed

A million stories, one goal and the hypocrisy we can’t ignore

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

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An alarming 12 hours of efforts to restrict reproductive health in Australia

Efforts to restrict women’s access to reproductive health in Australia have been in full swing in recent months, but Wednesday marked a day on which the trend was accelerated.

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My son has a feeding tube. His story deserves better than a hospital brochure.

For my son, a feeding tube is part of everyday life, not a limitation, and his story deserves dignity and better representation.

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Refugee and migrant women know their stories best. It’s time we paid attention.

Refugee and migrant women need space, encouragement and genuine attention to share stories in their own words.

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A goalkeeper wept, a fighter sledged Michelle Obama. Only one of these men showed strength

Trump spent US$60 million on a masculinity party. A goalkeeper from a nation of half a million showed the real thing for free

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Who cares? The invisible price unpaid carers pay

Unpaid carers prop up essential services, yet their economic, social and personal costs remain largely ignored.

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Progress as educators guaranteed continued 15% wage rise but more support needed

A win, yes. But we must keep advocating for reforms to improve the wellbeing, status, conditions and pay of early childhood educators, writes Associate Professor Marg Rogers

A million stories, one goal and the hypocrisy we can’t ignore

Jane Fonda, Julia Roberts take on Trump at free speech concert in NYC

AFP to investigate abuse allegations made by Australian flotilla activists

PM demands answers after 9-year-old Australian Hania Ahmed killed in Pakistan police shooting

A lung transplant gave Sheridan a second chance at life. Now she’s urging Australians to register to become organ donors

I felt unqualified and uncertain starting a business. 12 years on, I know it’s just part of the process

At the helm of a global media business Anna Dutton ensures women leaders get their due

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk who “excels in every regard”

Shark culling and drones back on table after Coogee attack

The Australian thinks the Women’s Budget Statement is “ideological nonsense”. That’s exactly the problem

Pauline Hanson’s popularity is surging. But before we back her in, can we just get clear on her life’s work?

One Nation’s anti‑abortion turn shows MAGA’s creeping power in Australia

Hope is exhausting: Sarah Wilson says it’s time to make space for ‘fierce mother energy’ instead

‘Doing it all’: Women SMB leaders are overachieving in South Australia – it’s time we took notice

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

I spent 20 years as a political staffer. Here’s why toxic workplace culture is so hard to fix

Dave Hughes loves a rant. This anti-immigration one is his worst yet.

Brittany Higgins appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund as organisation ramps up gender equity campaign

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I felt unqualified and uncertain starting a business. 12 years on, I know it’s just part of the process

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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk who “excels in every regard”

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Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

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Basically, Pauline Hanson wants to abolish a bunch of things

Latest news

More women are turning to share housing later in life and the system hasn’t caught up

The expert-backed cash flow tips for business owners

She’s protected women’s rights globally, nows she’s running for office to do it in Australia: Meet Aleta Moriarty

River Ahmad, the first Afghan woman to climb Everest, dedicates historic achievement to women and girls

A goalkeeper wept, a fighter sledged Michelle Obama. Only one of these men showed strength

Who cares? The invisible price unpaid carers pay

Progress as educators guaranteed continued 15% wage rise but more support needed

A million stories, one goal and the hypocrisy we can’t ignore

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

An alarming 12 hours of efforts to restrict reproductive health in Australia

My son has a feeding tube. His story deserves better than a hospital brochure.

Refugee and migrant women know their stories best. It’s time we paid attention.

A goalkeeper wept, a fighter sledged Michelle Obama. Only one of these men showed strength

Who cares? The invisible price unpaid carers pay

Progress as educators guaranteed continued 15% wage rise but more support needed

A million stories, one goal and the hypocrisy we can’t ignore

Jane Fonda, Julia Roberts take on Trump at free speech concert in NYC

AFP to investigate abuse allegations made by Australian flotilla activists

PM demands answers after 9-year-old Australian Hania Ahmed killed in Pakistan police shooting

A lung transplant gave Sheridan a second chance at life. Now she’s urging Australians to register to become organ donors

I felt unqualified and uncertain starting a business. 12 years on, I know it’s just part of the process

At the helm of a global media business Anna Dutton ensures women leaders get their due

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk who “excels in every regard”

Shark culling and drones back on table after Coogee attack

The Australian thinks the Women’s Budget Statement is “ideological nonsense”. That’s exactly the problem

Pauline Hanson’s popularity is surging. But before we back her in, can we just get clear on her life’s work?

One Nation’s anti‑abortion turn shows MAGA’s creeping power in Australia

Hope is exhausting: Sarah Wilson says it’s time to make space for ‘fierce mother energy’ instead

‘Doing it all’: Women SMB leaders are overachieving in South Australia – it’s time we took notice

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

I spent 20 years as a political staffer. Here’s why toxic workplace culture is so hard to fix

Dave Hughes loves a rant. This anti-immigration one is his worst yet.

Brittany Higgins appointed Executive Director of Vida Fund as organisation ramps up gender equity campaign

I felt unqualified and uncertain starting a business. 12 years on, I know it’s just part of the process

Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on Musk who “excels in every regard”

Gender progress. But boards going backwards on cultural diversity

From our Partners

The expert-backed cash flow tips for business owners

A lung transplant gave Sheridan a second chance at life. Now she’s urging Australians to register to become organ donors

At the helm of a global media business Anna Dutton ensures women leaders get their due

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Events For Women

Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

Creating safer tech workplaces for women

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