Women
Women convicts were heroes not victims
A new book takes a refreshed look at the lives and experiences of the 25000 women convicts who were transported......
Women in STEM: Breaking Boundaries
In the last four years, the percentage of women in STEM-industry jobs has increased by another 4%, as Australia works......
Migrant women feel less safe in Australia: report
This week, at the National Press Club, the Migrant and Refugee Women in Australia: The Safety and Security Study was......
Women prisoners graduate from a community program in Townsville
Today, a cohort of prisoner women in Townsville graduated from a program called ‘Sisters for Change’ supported by the Australian......
Gender lens on Budget shows crucial funds missing
In a bid to repair their relationship with the women of Australia, the Federal Government is committing $3.4 billion to......
Federal budget may disadvantage women with low incomes
Next week is Federal budget week, and Treasure Josh Frydenberg has already announced a package to support the child care......
No MCG for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The biggest game known to Women’s football will NOT be played at the MCG, Australia’s largest stadium. It was announced......
Is the workplace culture in Canberra toxic for staffers?
The week in politics has been dominated by an allegation of rape inside Parliament House. Brittany Higgins, a former Liberal......
Abortion Decriminalisation Bill passes Lower House in South Australia
It’s a historic day for South Australia with the Abortion Decriminilisation bill passing the Lower House. The South Australian Abortion......
Community Sports benefit from new Callan Park plan
After more than 20 years of controversy a new funding arrangement for Callan Park in Sydney’s inner west looks set......