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New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

A global effort led by an Australian university has changed the name of a women’s health condition that was wrongly believed to be all about ovarian cysts.

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Calls for options in budget to ease pressure on parents

Parents are hoping the federal budget will include more choice, transparency and reform when it comes to child care by providing more subsidy options.

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

'Love is the glue': spotlight on single mothers

A Mother's Day campaign aims to shine a light on single mums whose strength, care and contribution are often under-recognised and unrewarded.

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'Lost passion': daughters' secret pain after losing mum

'Lost passion': daughters' secret pain after losing mum

Losing a loved one is always difficult but the loss of a mother can be particularly profound, bringing with it the hidden financial impact of grief.

What Avril Lavigne can teach Chalmers ahead of budget

What Avril Lavigne can teach Chalmers ahead of budget

The best thing the federal government can do to boost productivity in the budget is to make things less complicated for businesses, a top economist says.

Funding supports healing for sexual violence survivors

Funding supports healing for sexual violence survivors

Grants will be handed out to help victim-survivors of sexual violence access grassroots services to support their healing and recovery.

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Gender-equality aid cuts failing females, report says

Foreign aid cuts by countries around the world are impacting gender-equality efforts and leaving women and girls more vulnerable, a report has found.

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Queer connection: drag venue marks magic milestone

Queer connection: drag venue marks magic milestone

Queer connection: drag venue marks magic milestone

Queer connection: drag venue marks magic milestone

Mary's Poppin, an iconic queer nightclub, is celebrating 10 years as a hub of glamour, performance and self-expression.

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

'Demand more': rallying call issued on gender equality

As a major gender equality conference comes to a close, focus is turning to the next steps for the movement and the demands they have for their leaders.

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Stark warning dads need more help from better services

Dads value caregiving more than ever, but a landmark study on the state of the world's fathers reveals they are hindered by structures outside their control.

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Push for leaders to see climate as gender issue

Global leaders are urged to consider the climate and gender equality crises as one and the same as women and girls bear the brunt of climate change impacts.

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Australia's eSafety commissioner has endured significant online threats since implementing the social media ban, but says they only encourage her to "dig in".

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Online safety advocates say a global push from governments is required to ensure tech companies design their products with the safety of citizens in mind.

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

'Manosphere' rise requires new gender equality approach

Gender equality activists have gathered for a landmark conference aimed at charting a new way forward as anti-rights movements gain traction.

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Fatherhood hailed as intervention point in men's health

Dads are often treated as though they are on the sidelines rather than active participants in parenting, leading to gaps in support, advocates say,.

Service helps restore survivors' confidence after abuse

A landmark program is helping women who have left a violent relationship to rebuild their confidence and financial security and secure safe housing.

Service to help mums and dads thrive, not just survive

New and expectant parents will have free and accessible mental health support with the first Gidget House in South Australia, joining dozens across the nation.

New rules allow more LGBTQI people to donate blood

Thousands of gay and bisexual men and transgender people will be able to donate whole blood for the first time after changes to eligibility.

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Thousands march in calls to end domestic violence

Australia has been urged to take stronger action on men's behaviour as thousands of people joined rallies calling for an end to domestic and family violence.

Innocence lost: the biggest cohort fleeing violence

Worsening and increasingly complex domestic and family violence situations are resulting in an alarming number of children seeking shelter services.

Lesbian group wins appeal in bid to exclude trans women

A lesbian group has won an appeal in the Federal Court in an ongoing battle to allow it to exclude transgender women from "lesbian-only" events.

More women set to skip the doctor to get the pill

Many women at low risk of complications will soon be able to access the contraceptive pill without a trip to their GP, but the rollout will not be swift.

Titanic rewritten in heroic tale of Aussie survivor

The story of nurse Evelyn Marsden, the only Australian to survive the sinking of the Titanic, has been told for the first time after being lost to history.

Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as 'window-dressing'

Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.

Attacks on incoming female army chief 'despicable'

A minister has hit out at those spreading hate against the first woman to lead Australia's army, saying she was the most qualified candidate.

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