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Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

'Violence is learnt': next stage of plan to end crisis

The next phase of a national plan to end gender-based violence will focus on practical and systemic solutions to be implemented in the next five years.

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Friends forever: volunteers 'get more than you give'

Volunteering is helping women find and sustain friendships, with charitable endeavours combating loneliness and becoming a vital social lifeline for many.

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'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing

'Out of touch': businesses blast ex-PM's budget backing

Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.

Gaps in child protection systems despite top ranking

Gaps in child protection systems despite top ranking

Despite Australia ranking number one in the world for policies addressing sexual violence against children and teens, advocates say there's more to be done.

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Queer youth seek connection in wake of social media ban

Australia's landmark social media ban is having a mixed impact on queer youth who have often used the platforms to connect and find like-minded people.

Trans rights pile-on after 'Giggle v Tickle' ruling

Trans rights pile-on after 'Giggle v Tickle' ruling

Anti-discrimination advocates are celebrating a court upholding the rights of a trans woman to access a women-only platform as the coalition vows law changes.

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Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

Critical period to stop new mums slipping through gaps

The greatest risk of major depression for new mothers is two weeks after giving birth, a study has revealed, sparking calls for better screening and support.

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

New name ends confusion over disorder affecting women

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.

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

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

'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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.

Book shines light on women who've won through history

Journalist Antoinette Lattouf has released a new book celebrating women in Australian history who have defied expectations and secured landmark changes.

'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.

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.

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