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

Djirra is building a future where Aboriginal women and children are safe, supported and able to stay together in community.

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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

What an unconventional career path has taught me about the power of experiments

We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

News & Views

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

We’re excited to announce 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit! Explore health leadership, AI, caregiving and new models of masculinity.

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Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

Older women aren’t taking up space in the workforce, they’re navigating ageism, sexism and systems that keep shutting them out.

News & Views

Young women are identifying as less straight. Young men? Not so much

Young women are moving away from heterosexuality much faster than young men, reflecting changing ideas about gender and identity.

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We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Doctors in training face long hours, rising costs and delayed life milestones while spending years working towards specialist qualification.

News & Views

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

The NSW government has launched an independent review into the case of a four-year-old boy who was allegedly murdered by his mother.

Soapbox

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

The issue is about why he agreed to play a game built entirely around sorting women into categories of male consumption:

Women leave tech at twice the rate of men after 40. A new benchmark shows what needs to change

The Science-backed sleep therapy that rewires your brain for rest

Marilla Ackerman on single women buying homes

More women than ever are buying homes on their own, but the industry still pictures her as half a couple

Microsoft’s ANZ President Jane Livesey on the skills leaders need now for AI transformation

Australia beat England to win ‘truly special’ Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup

Why are women leaders still expected to absorb workplace harm?

Designing maternity care around First Nations women is working. The data proves it

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

Pipeline visibility is the missing piece in Australia’s clean‑economy agenda

‘Something has to change’: Sam Kerr calls for urgent investment in the A-League Women

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

Meet the 19 ventures sharing $400,000 to connect women, investors and opportunity

In the ultramarathoning world, it’s women leading into the great ‘beyond’

Australia’s AI plan will fail women unless it’s designed with them in mind

Women spent years learning not to apologise at work. Now AI is undoing it all.

After losing on birthright citizenship, Trump looks to ban pregnant women from entering US

Victoria bans the misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases putting victim survivors back in control

IBA hits a new milestone with three new women on the board

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Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

How Harriet Messenger helped build Husk Distillery into a regional success story

Why Australia’s top business leaders say now is exactly the right time to invest in your team

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Safety in Numbers is our dedicated platform, designed to humanise global gender data and showcase the impact of collective leadership.

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podcasts

How an International Court judge thinks about hope

Justice Navi Pillay on The Women’s Agenda Podcast.

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Events For Women

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2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit

08 Jul 26

Join us at the 2026 Women’s Health & Wellbeing Summit—a vital event amplifying the full spectrum of women’s health, inside and outside the workplace.

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Free RMIT tech intro workshop: SheHacks

08 Jul 26

Join industry-leading women from RMIT’s School of Computing Technologies for a free hands-on workshop exploring AI and IT careers.

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Coaching through rapid change – Sydney Leading edge

08 Jul 26

Join leaders in Sydney for an immersive session on building coaching capability, navigating change, and leading with greater clarity and impact.

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

Latest news

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

What an unconventional career path has taught me about the power of experiments

We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

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

Australia has an ageism problem. For women over 50, it’s also a sexism problem

Young women are identifying as less straight. Young men? Not so much

We must better recognise the long road to becoming a specialist doctor

Independent review to investigate child safety response after four-year-old’s alleged murder on Central Coast

Shag, Marry, Date. How our Prime Minister reminded us where women still sit

Women leave tech at twice the rate of men after 40. A new benchmark shows what needs to change

The Science-backed sleep therapy that rewires your brain for rest

More women than ever are buying homes on their own, but the industry still pictures her as half a couple

Microsoft’s ANZ President Jane Livesey on the skills leaders need now for AI transformation

Australia beat England to win ‘truly special’ Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup

Why are women leaders still expected to absorb workplace harm?

Designing maternity care around First Nations women is working. The data proves it

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

Pipeline visibility is the missing piece in Australia’s clean‑economy agenda

‘Something has to change’: Sam Kerr calls for urgent investment in the A-League Women

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

Meet the 19 ventures sharing $400,000 to connect women, investors and opportunity

In the ultramarathoning world, it’s women leading into the great ‘beyond’

Australia’s AI plan will fail women unless it’s designed with them in mind

Women spent years learning not to apologise at work. Now AI is undoing it all.

After losing on birthright citizenship, Trump looks to ban pregnant women from entering US

Victoria bans the misuse of NDAs in workplace sexual harassment cases putting victim survivors back in control

The hidden risks of grey‑market peptides – why women face greater danger

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

Women spent years learning not to apologise at work. Now AI is undoing it all.

IBA hits a new milestone with three new women on the board

From our Partners

Black excellence in business: How Mundanara Bayles is redefining success

How Harriet Messenger helped build Husk Distillery into a regional success story

Why Australia’s top business leaders say now is exactly the right time to invest in your team

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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