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Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

A gathering of international and local advocates, experts and policymakers has discussed non-fatal strangulation and sexual violence against older women.

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

“I felt like it was my fault”: Women bare their souls to a health probe, detailing how a lack of compassionate care and ignored pleas led to birth trauma.

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

Liberal booed as candidates make gender equality pitch

A Liberal received boos when asked about her party's plans to repeal a state's landmark treaty, as candidates gathered to discuss gender equality.

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Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Female politicians bridge divide to unite against abuse

Women MPs and senators are coming together from across the political spectrum to form a network in the face of rising abuse towards females in office.

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Helen Haines' condition has improved, hospital says

Federal MP Helen Haines' condition has improved, a hospital says, after she was critically injured when a car struck her outside her electoral office.

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

A "deeply traumatic" alleged attack on Helen Haines has left the prime minister facing intense scrutiny over his government's efforts to address online safety.

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

The governor-general has deplored the level of vitriol directed against Australian women in leadership in the wake of an alleged attack on a federal MP.

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MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside of the federal MP's electorate office but her husband has offered some positive news.

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

A Victorian community is still coming to terms with an alleged attack on its local federal MP, as new details emerge about the independent politician's courage.

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Debate is growing over whether increasing protection for members of parliament will make them too inaccessible to their constituents.

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

National leaders have been left questioning a decline in Australia's political culture after the alleged attack on independent federal MP Helen Haines.

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

Crossbench women across Australia are united in their plan to keep showing up for their communities, despite an alleged violent attack on their colleague.

Teens 'begging' for endometriosis support, guidelines

Teens 'begging' for endometriosis support, guidelines

Teens 'begging' for endometriosis support, guidelines

Teens 'begging' for endometriosis support, guidelines

An Australian-led study has called for international guidelines on endometriosis treatment after a global analysis found many countries have none.

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Gender equality moving backwards for female executives

Women are facing growing opposition to gender equality within Australia's largest companies, as the number of female executives declines.

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Women continue to face an 'uneven' pathway to the top

A new workplace report reveals a stark executive gender gap, as rising female promotions flatten out before reaching the chief executive level.

'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse

Employers are not being as supportive as they think they are of victim-survivors rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence, a new report says.

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.

'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.

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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.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

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.

'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.

Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'

Australia is spending billions in late responses to men's violence while investing "next to nothing" in stopping it before it escalates, new research says.

Weight drugs trigger 'cultural body trauma' for women

The rise of GLP-1 medications for weight loss might have triggered another "cultural trauma" about women's bodies and who gets to have opinions on them.

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