I rarely share the details of my private life on the internet but I felt to compelled to do so today. I wanted to tell you the story of how I ended up in gaol (jail) and facing a criminal charge for … [Read more...]
It was Ladies Night in Canberra at the Australian of the Year Awards for 2015
Congratulations to Rosie Batty, winner of the Australian of the Year Award for 2015. It was ladies night at this year's Australian of the Year Awards with all four award categories being won by … [Read more...]
Women Dominate List of Finalists for Australian of the Year Awards 2015
Six of the eight finalists for the 2015 Australian of the Year Award and more than half of the 32 finalists across all four award categories, are women. This is the highest number of female finalists … [Read more...]
Female Politicians gather in Canberra to Inspire our Female Leaders of Tomorrow
Julie Bishop may not be a feminist, but she's happy to take some time out of her busy schedule to do her bit for gender equality in Australia. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, joined other female … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Broderick Awarded Top Honour at 100 Women of Influence Awards 2014
Elizabeth Broderick, was recognised for her leadership in the field of sex discrimination, as well as her significant contribution to the social and economic advancement of women, at the Australian … [Read more...]
Senator Fiona Nash pays tribute to health professionals in remote Australia
Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, today paid tribute to the nurses and other allied health professionals who deliver health services in Australia's remote communities. Opening the Council of … [Read more...]
Re-focus App puts help at fingertips of ‘at risk’ women
By Angela Lynch, Women’s Legal Service Queensland Often the only thing a woman has when separating from a threatening partner is her mobile phone. Now that phone can be the tool needed to break down … [Read more...]
Straight Talking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women head to Canberra
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from all over the country are heading to Canberra for some Straight Talking with women Parliamentarians. Oxfam Australia’s fifth national Straight Talk … [Read more...]
Coalition has failed to win the support of women for the Federal Budget
While big business may recognise the need for tough action and strict budgets to provide a more secure future for all Australians, the message isn't resonating with women, with a quarter of them … [Read more...]
Laws against surrogacy at home won’t stop Australians going overseas
Australian research published online today in the Medical Journal of Australia shows that most Australians considering surrogacy go ahead with the process using overseas compensated arrangements, and … [Read more...]
Alexandra Tselios interviews former Senator Helen Coonan
Publisher of 'The Big Smoke' Alexandra Tselios interviewed former Federal Senator Helen Coonan (pictured) about being a successful career woman and ‘how to have it all’. This interview was originally … [Read more...]
Australian Muslim Community to address domestic abuse and violence against women
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with humanitarian aid organisation, Islamic Relief Australia, to address domestic abuse and violence … [Read more...]
Julia Gillard’s new leadership role in the developing world
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the only multilateral partnership devoted to providing the world’s … [Read more...]
Jacqueline Freney named Young Australian of the Year 2014
Congratulations to 21 year old Jacqueline Freney, the Young Australian of the Year 2014. Jacqueline was chosen as the recipient of our nation's most prestigious award for young people, for her … [Read more...]
Meet the Nominees for the 2014 Australian of the Year Award
Postscript: At 7pm on 25th January 2014 the Australia Day Council announced Adam Goodes has been awarded Australian of the Year 2014. Former winners include Ita Buttrose (2013), Geoffrey Rush (2012), … [Read more...]
Legalising Pot in Australia will reduce Violence says Leader of the Sex Party
Leader of the Australian Sex Party, Fiona Patten (pictured) says legalising marijuana in Australia is the most effective and immediate way of reducing alcohol-fuelled violence on our city … [Read more...]
‘Home is no longer a sanctuary’ for children says Princess Mary
Crown Princess Mary and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark were the guests of honour yesterday at the official launch of eSmart Homes, a new cybersafety initiative by The Alannah and Madeline … [Read more...]
Australian women are not getting a fair go in politics
Leading growth strategist and culture specialist Pamela Young (pictured) argues that recent events in Australian politics suggests this country is moving backwards on the issue of diversity and gender … [Read more...]
Australia kicks of International Day of the Girl celebrations
Plan International will bathe Melbourne's Flinders Street Station in pink light on Thursday to kick off celebrations around the world for UN International Day of the Girl on October 11. At 8pm on … [Read more...]
Australia’s older citizens want a future free from discrimination
Tomorrow (1 October) is International Day of Older Persons and this year the theme is The future we want: what older persons are saying. According to Australia's Council on the Ageing (COTA), … [Read more...]
Legal Abortion under threat from the NSW Parliament
A private member's bill giving a foetus the legal status of personhoood due to go before the NSW parliament this month, brings us one step closer towards the criminalisation of abortion. The proposed … [Read more...]
Mormons coax Julie Gillard out of retirement for a photo op
Want to know what Julia Gillard has been up to since she was unceremoniously dumped as Prime Minister? Six days before the Federal Election on September 7th, Ms Gillard, a confirmed atheist, was … [Read more...]
Opt-Out Internet Filter: What is Australia afraid of?
I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've always been a supporter of 'opt-out' internet filtering because I genuinely believe it's the only effective way to prevent children from accessing adult content on … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW
We conclude our Women in Politics series with Cate Faehrmann, lead Senate candidate for the Greens in NSW. So if you reside in NSW and vote for the Australian Greens in the Senate at tomorrow's … [Read more...]
Australia’s Women of Influence Awards ignores our most influential women
When The Australian Financial Review publishes its annual list of 100 Women of Influence next month, some of Australia's most influential women won't be on it. Like similar awards given out each … [Read more...]
More women than men in less secure jobs
More women than men in Australia continue to work in jobs that provide less security and stability, according to a new report released today by the Australia Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Today's … [Read more...]
Same-sex pairs shakes things up at world tango championship in Argentina
The sexy, sensual world of tango is experiencing a shake-up, as same-sex couples compete for the first time in the world championships in Argentina, where the dance was born. The crowds in this … [Read more...]
Vaginas are NOT just another body part
The blurred line between art and pornography came into focus again this week, when an attempt to censor 18 individual images of vaginas failed to properly conceal the vulva, fueling the debate about … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Teresa Gambaro, Federal Member for Brisbane
We continue with our Women in Politics series with the Hon. Teresa Gambaro MP (Liberal), Federal Member for Brisbane, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Assistance and for … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Kelly O’Dwyer, Federal Member for Higgins
Next up in our Women in Politics series is Federal Member for Higgins in the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer MP (Liberal). The key message conveyed in Kelly O’Dwyer’s maiden speech … [Read more...]
Fairfax causes irreparable damage to the memory of teenager Hannah Smith
I am so angry with Fairfax right now. This morning the Sydney Morning Herald published a story online which may have done irreparable harm to the memory of Hannah Smith, the British teenager who … [Read more...]
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka sworn in as UN Women Executive Director
On 19 August 2013, South African national, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, was sworn in as the new Executive Director of UN Women at a ceremony at UN Headquarters in New York. Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young
Next up in our Women in Politics series is high profile Greens Senator for South Australia, Sarah Hanson-Young. The Liberal Party have let it be known that the 31 year old Senator is in for the fight … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Fiona Patten, Leader of the Australian Sex Party
Possibly the most controversial inclusion in our Women in Politics series is Fiona Patten, Senate candidate for Victoria and Leader of the Australian Sex Party. Fiona Patten is regarded by many as … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Bridget McKenzie, National Party Senator for Victoria
Next up in our Women in Politics series, is Senator Bridget McKenzie. Tall and blonde, Ms McKenzie gained unwanted media attention last year when fellow National Party Senator Barnaby Joyce referred … [Read more...]
Greens Policies provide more Income Security for Women
A comparison of Party policies on income security by the National Foundation for Australian Women (NFAW), has put the Australian Greens ahead of the two major parties in addressing poverty, … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Senator Michaelia Cash
Today we continue our series Women in Politics, with Michaelia Cash, the Senator for Western Australia (Liberal), who hit the headlines back in June when she attacked Senator Penny Wong for betraying … [Read more...]
Tony Abbott’s sister Christine Forster says progress towards Marriage Equality has slowed
Christine Forster, Tony Abbott's openly gay sister, says the primary reason why the fight for marriage equality has been unsuccessful to date, is electoral expediency. Simply put, both of the major … [Read more...]
Promote More Women in the ADF says Sex Discrimination Commissioner
The tarnished reputation of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) following several shocking sex scandals, is expected to improve when more women are promoted to senior ranks says Sex Discrimination … [Read more...]
Women in Politics: Julie Bishop, Deputy Leader of the Federal Liberal Party
In the latest installment of our Women in Politics series, we gain a little more insight into the Hon Julie Bishop MP (Liberal), Member for Curtin, Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the House of … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 14
- Next Page »