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Victoria doubles funding for women-founded startups with $10 million Alice Anderson Fund boost
Published: October 23, 2026 01:19
The Victorian government will put a further $10 million into the Alice Anderson Fund, which backs women-founded startups. The post Victoria doubles funding for women-founded startups with $10 million Alice Anderson Fund boost appeared first on Women'sâŚ
From banking to haircare: How Renee Vallender built The Straightening Salon
Published: October 23, 2026 00:36
Like so many women, becoming a mum prompted Renee Vallender to rethink her career and the kind of life she wanted to build. The post From banking to haircare: How Renee Vallender built The Straightening Salon appeared first on Women's Agenda.
NSW government backtracks on gender-neutral breastfeeding policy after Kellie Sloane criticism
Published: October 23, 2026 00:14
NSW Premier Chris Minns has reversed gender-neutral language changes made to NSW parliamentâs employee breastfeeding policy. The post NSW government backtracks on gender-neutral breastfeeding policy after Kellie Sloane criticism appeared first on Women'sâŚ
âItâs pretty toxic⌠but just a little, I want to be like thatâ: what young men think of manosphere content
Published: October 23, 2026 00:13
How young men navigate the manosphere reveals why misogyny persists online, even when they recognise it can harm themselves and others. The post âItâs pretty toxic⌠but just a little, I want to be like thatâ: what young men think of manosphere contentâŚ
How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?
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Published: October 22, 2026 22:50
Women giving birth have the right to make informed decisions about their care, refuse unwanted interventions and be treated with respect. The post How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth? appeared first on Women's Agenda.
How two sisters in law launched a wine brand with no winery, vineyard or capital
Published: October 22, 2026 22:49
Seeing Double Wine Co founders Kate Day and Nina Stocker built a successful wine business through industry connections and adaptability. The post How two sisters in law launched a wine brand with no winery, vineyard or capital  appeared first on Women'sâŚ
Australia has let abuse of its representatives become âpart of the jobâ â and women bear the brunt
Published: October 22, 2026 01:37
Abuse against Australian politicians is becoming normalised, affecting how elected representatives engage with communities and carry out their roles. The post Australia has let abuse of its representatives become âpart of the jobâ â and women bear theâŚ
Helen Haines lost her legs. The media mourns Brendan Nugentâs lost potential.
Published: October 22, 2026 01:24
In the wake of the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the mediaâs focus has been on her perpetrator and his lost potential. The post Helen Haines lost her legs. The media mourns Brendan Nugentâs lost potential. appeared first on Women's Agenda.
âHormonalâ isnât a diagnosis: Why womenâs midlife mental health keeps getting missed
Published: October 21, 2026 23:56
Itâs World Menopause Month, and Dr Fatima Khan says medicine is still too quick to dismiss the link between hormones and mental health. The post âHormonalâ isnât a diagnosis: Why womenâs midlife mental health keeps getting missed appeared first on Women'sâŚ
Man armed with nunchucks arrested after allegedly making threats at WA MP Hannah Beazleyâs electorate office
Published: October 21, 2026 23:56
A man has been arrested after he entered the electorate office of Western Australian MP Hannah Beazley and allegedly threatened staff while armed with nunchucks. The post Man armed with nunchucks arrested after allegedly making threats at WA MP HannahâŚ
Phil Haines and Sam Mostyn had every right to choose anger. They chose something harder
Published: October 21, 2026 23:06
They chose grace, decency and gratitude. The post Phil Haines and Sam Mostyn had every right to choose anger. They chose something harder appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Women are advised by AI to prioritise flexibility, while men are pushed towards higher salaries
Published: October 21, 2026 00:15
Women who use AI for career advice are more likely to be recommended lower salaries and encouraged to consider flexibility and caregiving. The post Women are advised by AI to prioritise flexibility, while men are pushed towards higher salaries appearedâŚ
A political pressure cooker fed by media, boosted by algorithms. Can we be better than this?
Published: October 20, 2026 23:33
Misogynistic jokes about women parliamentarians. A female major's firebombed. 'Ditch the witch' threats. We must be better than this. The post A political pressure cooker fed by media, boosted by algorithms. Can we be better than this? appeared first onâŚ
Australiaâs digital duty of care is a real advance for women. Two loopholes could undo it
Published: October 20, 2026 22:34
Australiaâs digital safety bill strengthens protections against gender-based violence and AI abuse, but key gaps remain. The post Australiaâs digital duty of care is a real advance for women. Two loopholes could undo it appeared first on Women's Agenda.
A McKinsey partner called the glass cliff âplaying the victimâ. My career says otherwise
Published: October 20, 2026 22:06
The McKinsey controversy reveals how women face persistent barriers in leadership, from the glass cliff to being pushed out. The post A McKinsey partner called the glass cliff âplaying the victimâ. My career says otherwise appeared first on Women's Agenda.
We need more people like Helen Haines in Parliament. This horrific attack canât deter my generation from putting our hands up
Published: October 20, 2026 21:49
We need more people like Helen Haines in Parliament. The post We need more people like Helen Haines in Parliament. This horrific attack canât deter my generation from putting our hands up appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Too many pregnant women face âshamâ redundancies. A new report reveals how it happens
Published: October 19, 2026 23:46
The report found discrimination often occurs when workers disclose a pregnancy, return from parental leave or manage caring responsibilities. The post Too many pregnant women face âshamâ redundancies. A new report reveals how it happens appeared first onâŚ
Marc Fennell on boys, the manosphere and why parents canât solve this crisis alone
Published: October 19, 2026 23:34
The State of Man, Marc Fennellâs three-part documentary on The ABC examines masculinity, the manosphere and the forces shaping boysâ lives. The post Marc Fennell on boys, the manosphere and why parents canât solve this crisis alone appeared first onâŚ
73,700 part-time jobs just disappeared. Theyâre the jobs solo mums rely on
Published: October 19, 2026 23:09
September's jobs figures showed a significant fall in part-time work, writes Mandy Richards. Here's why that deserves more than a footnote. The post 73,700 part-time jobs just disappeared. Theyâre the jobs solo mums rely on appeared first on Women'sâŚ
Mary Coustas on menopause and why sometimes, you just have to laugh
Published: October 19, 2026 23:00
After years of struggling to understand her menopause symptoms, Mary co-founded Unpause to help women access better midlife healthcare. The post Mary Coustas on menopause and why sometimes, you just have to laugh appeared first on Women's Agenda.
The problem isnât how little women wear. Itâs how much misogyny we tolerate.
Published: October 19, 2026 22:51
Womenâs gym wear has become a target for misogyny, as women continue to face judgement and ridicule over their clothing choices. The post The problem isnât how little women wear. Itâs how much misogyny we tolerate. appeared first on Women's Agenda.
As Helen Haines fights for her life, the warnings women in politics have been making become painfully clear
Published: October 19, 2026 20:38
Dr Helen Haines remains in critical condition; a man is in custody. We can't say we weren't warned about the risks women in public office now faace. The post As Helen Haines fights for her life, the warnings women in politics have been making becomeâŚ
Women can still be sacked in religious schools for getting divorced or falling pregnant through IVF. Itâs time to change the law
Published: October 19, 2026 01:46
A new bill seeks to end discrimination against LGBTQIA+ students and women teachers in religious schools under federal law. The post Women can still be sacked in religious schools for getting divorced or falling pregnant through IVF. Itâs time to changeâŚ
âShe coulda leftâ: The powerful artwork exposing the excuses used to minimise domestic violence
Published: October 19, 2026 01:28
Artists Philippa Lysaght and Omi McCurdie are the women behind a powerful new artwork thatâs turning heads in Sydneyâs eastern suburbs. The post âShe coulda leftâ: The powerful artwork exposing the excuses used to minimise domestic violence appeared firstâŚ
After losing my baby, this is what helped me feel less alone
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Published: October 19, 2026 01:09
How I found support through Bears of Hope after losing my baby, and why I now help other grieving parents. The post After losing my baby, this is what helped me feel less alone appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Jacqui Lambieâs vaginal prolapse isnât the joke. Pauline Hansonâs internalised misogyny definitely is.
Published: October 19, 2026 00:57
It was bitterly disappointing to watch One Nation turn Jacqui Lambieâs health issue â a vaginal prolapse into a punchline. The post Jacqui Lambieâs vaginal prolapse isnât the joke. Pauline Hansonâs internalised misogyny definitely is. appeared first onâŚ
Heidi Forbes left finance for the arts. Now sheâs building a business to help Australian creatives thrive
Published: October 18, 2026 23:15
After a career in finance, Arthur Alley Studioâs founder is building a business that supports Australian artists and makers through limited-edition homewares. The post Heidi Forbes left finance for the arts. Now sheâs building a business to help AustralianâŚ
Women are paying the price for Big Techâs failures. Itâs time the tech giants did too.
Published: October 16, 2026 03:53
When a woman receives rape threats online or is targeted by a sustained campaign of abuse, who pays the price? The post Women are paying the price for Big Techâs failures. Itâs time the tech giants did too. appeared first on Women's Agenda.