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Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women in media unconvinced by gender equality progress

Women working in the media are unconvinced about the progress of gender equality in the industry with many considering quitting their jobs.

So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe

So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe

So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe

So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe

A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

Portrait of glory as Matildas relive shootout tension

The Matildas' nail-biting World Cup shootout in 2023 captured the nation. The National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a video artwork of the defining moment.

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Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

A $500 million spend after "years of neglect" will help victim-survivors of domestic violence but the sector says costs are still not being covered

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.

Never-before-seen Margaret Preston artworks go on show

Never-before-seen Margaret Preston artworks go on show

Paintings by Margaret Preston that have never been on show to the public before feature in an exhibition of Australian women artists.

Novel formula for interrupted tale claims Stella Prize

Novel formula for interrupted tale claims Stella Prize

A novel exploring the "messiness of life found in the gap between theory and practice" has won the Stella Prize for one of Australia's most celebrated writers.

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Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

Gender diversity in workplaces could help boost profit

A new leadership network aims to help Australian companies and organisations reap the benefits of gender diversity, including the potential to boost profits.

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Australia has made significant strides to improve gender equity and increase female participation but the Reserve Bank's head says there is more to be done.

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

As rate-cut bets see-saw, the Reserve Bank governor says Australia is well placed for overseas shocks in her first speech since Donald Trump's tariff thump.

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Shift-work jobs tilting female finances off-kilter

Female shift workers remain more likely to face financial difficulty than their male colleagues despite taking up more hours and multiple jobs, analysis shows.

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Major employers urged to hit gender equality targets

Employers with 500 or more employees will be required to select and achieve, or make progress on, gender equality targets under new laws.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

Gender equality targets on horizon for employers

Despite resistance from the coalition, the federal government is pushing ahead with national laws requiring employers to set and meet gender equality targets.

Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform

The federal government is considering legal reforms to require businesses to set and meet gender equality targets, with penalties for non-compliance.

Women return to coalition as Labor hits gender parity

Despite female voters deserting the coalition at the last election, polling suggests more women back the opposition than the Labor government.

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.

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