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Film shines light on systemic silencing by the law

Film shines light on systemic silencing by the law

Brittany Higgins reveals the toll of disclosing her rape allegations in a powerful Australian documentary charting how the law can be used to silence women.

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Women described themselves as less prepared for retirement than men, according to a fresh report, which also demonstrated the value of financial advice.

Men asked to step up for equality at global summit

Men asked to step up for equality at global summit

Men asked to step up for equality at global summit

Men asked to step up for equality at global summit

Australian voices have contributed to a global festival of creativity and activism promoting caring manhood and how men can help further equality in the world.

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Queer arts, culture fest returns for biggest year yet

Queer arts, culture fest returns for biggest year yet

Pride Fest, a queer arts and cultural festival, returns to Oxford Street for its biggest year yet aiming to revitalise the area as winter sets in.

Dentists who see signs of DV given new tools to respond

Dentists who see signs of DV given new tools to respond

Dentists can be among the first health professionals to identify signs of abuse in their patients, but many don't know what they should do next.

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

LGBTQI allies called on to help end domestic violence

Shocking statistics show that three in five LGBTQI people have experienced intimate partner violence and often face multiple barriers to seeking help.

'Hidden' poverty affecting thousands of women and girls

'Hidden' poverty affecting thousands of women and girls

Rising cost of living means women are having choose between buying period products or other essentials as a national charity reports many are going without.

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Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Teens navigating sex, relationships earlier than ever

Young people are calling out for education on relationships, consent and sex, not just biology or risk, while navigating these topics earlier than ever.

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

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.

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

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

'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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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'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

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

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

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

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.

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