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Call for national register of women killed by violence

Call for national register of women killed by violence

Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

Workplace equality backlash prompts call to include men

Workplace equality backlash prompts call to include men

Workplace equality backlash prompts call to include men

Workplace equality backlash prompts call to include men

Gender equality policies have become a "convenient scapegoat" for broad economic worries and men must be included in a new conversation, women's advocates say.

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Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

More than 60 per cent of women feel they will be unable to achieve a comfortable retirement compared to 47 per cent of men, a survey has found.

Call for restorative justice in sexual violence cases

Call for restorative justice in sexual violence cases

The Lasting Harm, a book by author and journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley, details her experience covering Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal trial.

Women marching forward, but more work to be done

Women marching forward, but more work to be done

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity

Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity

To mark International Women's Day, Governor-General Sam Mostyn has called on women and men to work together to achieve equality and end gender-based violence.

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Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

Union warns wages growth for women must be protected

A peak union has released fresh figures on how certain government policies can dramatically impact the wages and livelihoods of women in numerous industries.

'Systemic' barriers to reporting sexual violence

'Systemic' barriers to reporting sexual violence

'Systemic' barriers to reporting sexual violence

'Systemic' barriers to reporting sexual violence

A landmark review into how the criminal justice system manages sexual violence has been released, with extra funding given to help support victim-survivors.

Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban

Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban

Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban

Women warned as coalition pushes work-from-home ban

Women will be most affected by an opposition proposal to force public servants back to the office full time, a government frontbencher says.

Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

Bosses urged to stay flexible as gender pay gap narrows

The gender pay gap is steadily closing amid warnings revoking work from home flexibility will impact women's ability to earn more.

Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Amping up: $45m boost to get women into energy and tech

Women could help to close skills shortages in areas such as cybersecurity, clean energy and construction that pose a threat to Australia's progress.

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Queer warriors bare all on LGBTQI night of nights

Thousands of rainbow-clad paraders have tapped to choreographed numbers or moved in euphoric bliss in the 47th annual Sydney Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Mardi Gras parade freedom cry against threats to rights

Dressed in their finest feathers and leathers, Mardi Gras participants will bring a serious and global message to the 2025 parade.

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Careers, education casualties of domestic violence

Domestic violence victims suffer a stark drop in education, employment and lifetime earnings, sparking a call for universities and workplaces to step up.

Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis

Rising domestic violence rates have failed to be addressed by successive governments with advocates calling for specific targets to help child victim-survivors.

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

Female barristers still experience significant pay gap

Women barristers are receiving more legal briefs but are still dealing with a sizeable gender pay gap, according to a Law Council of Australia report.

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Women less likely to turn up to work sick than men

Women are more likely to observe sickness prevention practices in the workplace than men, a study has found.

Focus on freedom as thousands celebrate Mardi Gras fair

The first big Mardi Gras event of 2025 has drawn a crowd of thousands as organisers hope its theme resonates with the LGBTQI community and beyond.

Cost-of-living crunch fuelling DV support service need

Women's Legal Services Australia says urgent federal funding is needed to ensure women fleeing domestic violence have access to specialist legal support.

Gender bias in healthcare guidelines is failing women

Clinical guidelines are failing to consider sex and gender with poorer health outcomes for women and gender-diverse people, a report has found.

Women in media under-represented at senior levels

A deep dive into Australian media has revealed women hold just 30 per cent of CEO positions despite making up 49 per cent of the core workforce.

Women in STEM fields in spotlight on international day

The UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to be a reminder of the critical role women play and encourage more to take on STEM careers.

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

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