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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.

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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

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

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.

Inside a school learning to stamp out misogyny in boys

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.

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Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

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

Response to gender violence news inadequate: poll

Response to gender violence news inadequate: poll

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

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

Skilled migrant women facing barriers in Australia

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.

Youth education central to national action on violence

Youth education central to national action on violence

Youth education central to national action on violence

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

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

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

'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

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

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

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

Nurturing new breed of father takes time and support

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.

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'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.

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Australia's family law system is "inhumane" and removing kids from victims to hand them to perpetrators at an alarming rate, a federal inquiry has been told.

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Women's health innovators face arduous path to success

Female health technology innovators have discussed the challenges in building companies that stay in Australia amid a difficult funding landscape for women.

Women leaving management roles, face 'horrible attacks'

Australian women are less likely to stay in high-paid roles due to domestic expectations, as the governor-general calls for "horrible attacks" to be confronted.

'Shape-shifting': social algorithm opt-out not enough

Social media reforms must be watertight or teenagers risk seeing more sexual, radical content from algorithms, an advocate has warned.

Raising boys to men during age of toxic 'manosphere'

Misogyny may be "baked into Australian culture" but recognising the importance of role models and mentors could prevent violence before it escalates.

'Massive' gaps and a new frontier facing women's health

A gathering of experts and advocates has discussed the "massive" health gaps facing women in 2026, while GPs describe a new information overload frontier.

Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

Australia has built one of the world's largest retirement saving pools, but many people worry they will run out of money to live on after they stop working.

No smart glasses ban as traders told to police use

The federal government has called for venues to make efforts to stop non-consensual recording with smart glasses, as privacy fears are raised about the devices.

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