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Lack of progress for women startup founders masked by headline improvement, 2025 report shows

While 2025 saw headline improvement in capital share for female startup founders, the latest data shows a lack of broad-based progress.

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From classroom to leadership: Women are driving Australia’s educational transformation

Women to watch: The leaders transforming education in Australia

Younger women are paying for the cost of living crisis with their health: New research

The influential doctor mentioned 1737 times in the Epstein files

The powerful men named in the latest Epstein files release

Forced to urinate in police vans: the quiet national abuse of women in custody

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return home to Minneapolis after ICE detainment

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Melinda French Gates says Bill must answer questions on Epstein files

Melinda French Gates has spoken out for the first time since the release of Epstein files on her ex-husband, Bill Gates.

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How Trump’s USAID cuts and the anti-rights backlash have hit adolescent girls in Asia Pacific

As the world witnesses a terrifying anti-rights backlash in the US and many other parts of the world, Australia can’t afford to turn its back on adolescent girls in crisis, writes Susanne Legena, CEO of Plan International Australia.

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Rethinking leadership systems in a world that moves faster than human judgement

As AI accelerates work, leadership systems must slow decision-making to protect human judgement, trust, compassion, and ethical outcomes.

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The powerful men named in the latest Epstein files release

A number of the world’s most powerful men have been named in the latest release of Epstein documents by the US Justice Department.

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Forced to urinate in police vans: the quiet national abuse of women in custody

Women’s dignity is violated during prison transfers nationwide while governments argue jurisdiction instead of protecting basic human rights.

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Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return home to Minneapolis after ICE detainment

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in Minnesota after being detained by ICE.

‘Why are we paying them’? Barnaby Joyce, One Nation whispers and a Coalition unfit for the moment

‘I feel damn good’: Hiking Japan’s ancient Salt Road left Paula stronger than ever

Hundreds gather in Melbourne to honour doctor, researcher and MP Katie Allen

Woman escapes assault near Halls Head Beach as WA police search for suspect

Billions in tax breaks for landlords beat funding for social housing, homelessness

Nicki Minaj thinks Trump is her ally. He sees her as his prop

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‘Is this the standard we accept?’: Sexist commentary on Sussan Ley triggers backlash

A man throws an alleged bomb into a crowd but terrorism alarm doesn’t immediately sound. Why?

‘Microshifting’: the work revolution working women have been doing for years

‘You don’t need to be an expert’: How women business owners can use AI to save time

How much would you pay for school to provide your child with lunch every day?

The care, calm and light of Alex Pretti’s masculinity

Australia’s finance sector joins forces to disrupt financial abuse

School’s back and so is the mental load. Here’s how to make this year different

Women to watch: The leaders shaping Australia’s AI landscape

AI is reshaping the world. Women must shape AI

Pauline Hanson and Holly Valance team up in unholy alliance

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Lack of progress for women startup founders masked by headline improvement, 2025 report shows

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From classroom to leadership: Women are driving Australia’s educational transformation

Women to watch: The leaders transforming education in Australia

Younger women are paying for the cost of living crisis with their health: New research

The influential doctor mentioned 1737 times in the Epstein files

The powerful men named in the latest Epstein files release

Forced to urinate in police vans: the quiet national abuse of women in custody

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return home to Minneapolis after ICE detainment

‘Why are we paying them’? Barnaby Joyce, One Nation whispers and a Coalition unfit for the moment

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Melinda French Gates says Bill must answer questions on Epstein files

How Trump’s USAID cuts and the anti-rights backlash have hit adolescent girls in Asia Pacific

Rethinking leadership systems in a world that moves faster than human judgement

The powerful men named in the latest Epstein files release

Forced to urinate in police vans: the quiet national abuse of women in custody

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father return home to Minneapolis after ICE detainment

‘Why are we paying them’? Barnaby Joyce, One Nation whispers and a Coalition unfit for the moment

‘I feel damn good’: Hiking Japan’s ancient Salt Road left Paula stronger than ever

Hundreds gather in Melbourne to honour doctor, researcher and MP Katie Allen

Woman escapes assault near Halls Head Beach as WA police search for suspect

Billions in tax breaks for landlords beat funding for social housing, homelessness

Nicki Minaj thinks Trump is her ally. He sees her as his prop

A rare chance to hear from Kamala Harris as she headlines Women UNLIMITED 2026

‘Is this the standard we accept?’: Sexist commentary on Sussan Ley triggers backlash

A man throws an alleged bomb into a crowd but terrorism alarm doesn’t immediately sound. Why?

‘Microshifting’: the work revolution working women have been doing for years

‘You don’t need to be an expert’: How women business owners can use AI to save time

How much would you pay for school to provide your child with lunch every day?

The care, calm and light of Alex Pretti’s masculinity

Australia’s finance sector joins forces to disrupt financial abuse

School’s back and so is the mental load. Here’s how to make this year different

Women to watch: The leaders shaping Australia’s AI landscape

AI is reshaping the world. Women must shape AI

Pauline Hanson and Holly Valance team up in unholy alliance

Lack of progress for women startup founders masked by headline improvement, 2025 report shows

‘Microshifting’: the work revolution working women have been doing for years

‘You don’t need to be an expert’: How women business owners can use AI to save time

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