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The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

The lack of leave turning many women off their jobs

Many Australian women have quit or considered leaving their jobs during fertility treatment, but some employers are stepping in to stop the workforce exodus.

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

Little India trip for new leader on journey for votes

The Liberals are working to win back multicultural and suburban voters as the party faces electoral irrelevance at federal and state levels.

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

'Ready to fight': first-term MP rises to leadership

With the clock ticking down to a pivotal election, the NSW Liberals new leader will must turn around a party stuck in a "dire" situation.

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Changemakers, advocates recognised as women of the year

Changemakers, advocates recognised as women of the year

A Bathurst mum, domestic violence advocate and healthcare pioneer are among the winners of the Marie Claire Women of the Year awards.

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.

Domestic violence leave laws fall short for survivors

Domestic violence leave laws fall short for survivors

Domestic violence leave laws are poorly understood and disconnected from broader systems of support, with many employees missing out on protection.

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Workplaces urged to support employees in menopause

Ahead of World Menopause Day, workplaces are being called on to ensure they have supports and structures in place for employees experiencing menopause symptoms.

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'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

'Unique piece': Lynx adds 211cm superstar to squad

The Perth Lynx have signed towering Chinese superstar Han Xu, but coach Ryan Petrik knows there are challenges on the horizon.

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Matriarchs key to unlocking Aboriginal community change

Aboriginal women have the answers for their communities, and urge deep listening and genuine partnership from those in power to implement change.

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Commissioner Reece Kershaw will be farewelled by Australian Federal Police colleagues and dignitaries on his final day before retirement.

Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

Women fill one in five highly technical roles in Australia but interventions at three crucial moments in their education and careers could triple that number.

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

Text leak claims top Liberal as 'women problem' returns

A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Society celebrates 100 years of female storytelling

Female novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists and journalists have gathered to celebrate the centenary of the Society of Women Writers.

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Indigenous people shaping technology's future is a dream that drives one female founder to train and support the next generation of industry stars.

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Companies face little accountability on gender equality

Gender balance in leadership across corporate Australia is stalling as analysis finds women hold just 10 per cent of CEO roles in ASX 300 companies.

'Predictor of peace': women backed at conference

Australia's new ambassador for gender equality has headlined a conference of women leaders for practical outcomes over conflict, crisis and climate.

GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to meet Australians wherever they are as she reflects on her time in the job and the role diversity brings to the nation.

Powerful voices reveal the truth of family violence

More than 5000 people informed the work of a royal commission into domestic, family and sexual violence, which made their voices central to its findings.

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'Unacceptable': closing gender pay gap still hard work

Women are working 50 days past the end of the financial year to earn the same as men, showing the need for further action from employers on the gender pay gap.

Women urged to ‘remain vigilant’ to safeguard progress

Embedding policies that cannot be wound back could help stop a worrying trend in its tracks, Women's Minister Katy Gallagher says.

Women in media to discuss challenges, hopes for sector

Female representation in the media, politics and workplaces will be examined at an annual Women in Media conference.

Female pilots won't let gendered headwinds divert them

A woman who made a mid-life career switch to become a pilot now mentors young people hoping to break into the male-dominated aviation sector.

Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

Workplaces urged to back equality and diversity efforts

Australian leaders are being urged to foster inclusive and resilient workplaces while resisting global backlash to gender equality efforts.

Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing

The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.

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