Women
Escaping the clutches of domestic violence

Domestic violence can be debilitating and sometimes fatal, but there is hope for those who live in ...  
'Not a good bloke': Survivors fight to limit use of character references

There has been significant backlash against Hollywood figures Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis’ ...  
'Girl Dinner' trend a distorted view of healthy eating

A new social media trend is promoting dangerous dieting practices and is now facing widespread ...  
Barbie has plenty of pink but pales in progressive promise

While Greta Gerwig's Barbie has been hailed as a win for feminism, its message becomes derailed ...  
Albo is bringing out Australia's feminine side

Mick stared into his schooner and shook his head numerous times. The television blasted continued ...  
Structural transformation needed to support gender equity in the arts

Broader opportunities and representation are needed in the arts sector for women, trans, non-bi ...  
POEM: A tribute to the Matildas

This poem is an *IA Writing Competition (fiction category) entry.  
Cracks in Reynolds' Lehrmann trial testimony

Contradictions have appeared in evidence given by Linda Reynolds as to what happened on the night ...  
Sudden-death shootout sees Australia win FIFA victory over France

Soccer fans witnessed an epic showdown as Australia claimed an exciting victory against France on ...  
Albanese’s team making progress on Whitlam’s promise to women

The latest global report on the gender gap shows Australia reversing its recent sharp downward ...  
BRITTANY HIGGINS: In response to The Australian's Sofronoff Inquiry article

Brittany Higgins has released a statement in response to an article in The Australian on the ...  
Farewell to warrior queen Sinéad O’Connor

The passing of Sinéad O’Connor last week shocked the world and rekindled discussions about the ...  
Bride kidnapping a terrifying violation of human rights

Bride kidnapping, the horrific practice of abducting women into marriage, still takes place in ...  
Disharmony plaguing international women's soccer

It is imperative we see beyond the jerseys and anthems and understand that female athletes are ...  
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Dutton's defence of Berejiklian oozes Liberal contempt for women

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has demeaned women with his “defence” of disgraced former NSW ...  
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Ground lost in the war on women but the fight continues

In the past week, there have been setbacks for the pursuit of equality as the mainstream media ...  
Media’s weaponisation of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations

The media campaign against Brittany Higgins was a revenge tactic by the Murdoch press after she ...  
Virginity and violence in Tajikistan

In Tajikistan, women are still subject to discrimination and sexual repression, writes Johanna ...  
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