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'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality

'Good flex' work may hold key to gender equality

Giving workers more flexibility over their hours will help employers retain skilled people and could lead to greater gender equality.

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

Non-fatal strangulation drastically raises domestic homicide risk and sometimes leaves victims with brain injuries that go unnoticed by police, experts warn.

Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass'

Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass'

Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass'

Climate change a gender inequality 'magnifying glass'

Australia must use its role at COP31 to centre the needs of girls and women, who can be disproportionately impacted in the aftermath of climate disasters.

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'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse

'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse

Employers are not being as supportive as they think they are of victim-survivors rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence, a new report says.

Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

Mum gives back to breast milk donor program amid grief

A mum of twins cared for in intensive care when they were born prematurely says having access to donated breast milk was a lifeline.

'Startling' mental ill health rates in LGBTQI community

'Startling' mental ill health rates in LGBTQI community

Australians who identify as part of the LGBTQI community are significantly more likely to deal with mental health issues, a study has found.

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Matildas coach gives stark warning to ALW players

Joe Montemurro has explained why selecting overseas talent over A-League Women's players is more enticing for the Matildas mentor.

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Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

A parenthood advocacy leader has called on the federal government to assess how it funds parental leave and child care amid falling birthrates.

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Army in 'race against time' against manosphere's march

Extreme online content means the government is running out of chances to reform the Australian Defence Force's culture, an inquiry has been told.

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

Specific offences to cover family violence-linked suicides and deaths and an end to courtroom victim-shaming form part of a sweeping pre-election pledge.

Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever

Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever

Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever

Aussie men and women ranking as more equal than ever

Australia has broken into the top 10 gender-equal nations for the first time, but is slipping on some measures, a global report has found.

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Australia closer to HIV target but disparities exist

Disproportionately high numbers of HIV in First Nations people reflect the need for better access to health care as Australia edges closer to its global target.

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

More police raids at LGBTQI nightlife hub spark outcry

After a second raid on a city's most famously queer street in three months, police have again been accused of targeting marginalised communities.

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

An Australian-first standard for women's pain has been announced in one state to ensure public health professionals take women more seriously in treating pain.

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Inside a school learning to stamp out misogyny in boys

A Victorian program is educating Australian teachers about how to deal with rising misogyny among boys in the classroom.

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

There are many barriers to seeking help for older Australians suffering abuse, but this is compounded for those in rural and remote parts of the country.

Response to gender violence news inadequate: poll

The response to high-profile instances of gender-based violence in recent weeks has not been adequate by the federal government, a poll reveals.

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Migrant and refugee women face many barriers to working in their skilled careers once they relocate to Australia, a new pilot program is trying to address this.

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Youth education central to national action on violence

Labor has committed $4 million to educate future generations on the impact of harmful online content portraying damaging relationships.

'Would have dropped dead': women's heart health lacking

Almost every hour in Australia a woman dies from heart disease, yet many are still "falling through the cracks of care" when it comes to cardiovascular health.

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Fathers are doing more caring than ever before, but the health, workforce and social systems around them have yet to catch up.

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sexual violence.

Dad of the year wants to break old mould of fatherhood

Podcast host and father-of-three girls Matthew Johnson, who has been named father of the year, wants to challenge traditional views of fatherhood.

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