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Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too
Published: July 24, 2026 00:54
Victoria plans stronger AI hiring laws to help prevent discrimination against women and diverse workers during recruitment. The post Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too appeared first on Women's Agenda.
The backlash against gender equality isn’t a mystery. It’s a predictable stage of social change
Published: July 24, 2026 00:52
Gender equality helps everyone, but better conversations can reduce backlash and build a fairer future for all people. The post The backlash against gender equality isn’t a mystery. It’s a predictable stage of social change appeared first on Women's…
‘Deeply distressing’: Man charged over deepfake posters targeting eight women in Queensland
Published: July 24, 2026 00:45
A 52-year-old man has been charged after an investigation into the creation and distribution of AI-generated posters targeting women. The post ‘Deeply distressing’: Man charged over deepfake posters targeting eight women in Queensland appeared first on…
Vikki Campion knows how to help her husband turn a sh*t sandwich into political gold
Published: July 24, 2026 00:39
Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion have always had an uncanny ability of turning his unhinged temper into political gold. The post Vikki Campion knows how to help her husband turn a sh*t sandwich into political gold appeared first on Women's Agenda.
‘Like being a detective’: Why doctors wanting to improve health outcomes for women entered the fertility industry
Published: July 23, 2026 22:33
For Genea Perth’s Co-Medical Director, Dr Julia Barton, the role of a fertility doctor is like being a detective. The post ‘Like being a detective’: Why doctors wanting to improve health outcomes for women entered the fertility industry appeared first on…
Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school
Published: July 23, 2026 02:05
Teachers warn that without real workload reforms, higher pay alone will not stop more educators leaving the profession. The post Victorian teachers are striking again. Money alone won’t get them back to school appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Tokyo says men can wear shorts to work. But women are still expected to cover up
Published: July 23, 2026 02:05
Tokyo is encouraging its male workers to ditch their usual suit and tie for more casual attire as the country swelters through a heatwave. The post Tokyo says men can wear shorts to work. But women are still expected to cover up appeared first on Women's…
Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/enough-with-the-excuses-family-violence-is-not-a-two-way-street/
Published: July 23, 2026 01:37
Violence against women is never mutual, and blaming survivors only distracts from the choices made by perpetrators every day. The post Enough with the excuses. Family violence is not a ‘two-way street’ appeared first on Women's Agenda.
The hardest letter I have ever had to write
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/the-hardest-letter-i-have-ever-had-to-write/
Published: July 23, 2026 01:15
After a life-saving organ transplant, one woman shares how a family's selfless decision gave her hope and a second chance. The post The hardest letter I have ever had to write appeared first on Women's Agenda.
‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty
Published: July 22, 2026 23:51
Women, single parents, young people and renters are among those hardest hit by hygiene poverty in Australia. The post ‘No longer at the margins’: Women, single parents hardest hit by hygiene poverty appeared first on Women's Agenda.
‘Just leave’ is the most dangerous advice we still give domestic violence victims
Published: July 22, 2026 23:50
When leaders tell women to 'just leave', they ignore the fear, control and financial abuse that trap many survivors. The post ‘Just leave’ is the most dangerous advice we still give domestic violence victims appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth
Published: July 22, 2026 23:14
There’s no shortage of world-class research or ambitious ideas in Australia, so why aren’t we building more global companies? The post Innovation leaders call for bold action to turn Australia’s research into economic growth appeared first on Women's…
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor
Published: July 22, 2026 05:28
A defamation case against Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson has been dismissed, with a federal court judge ruling in Wilson’s favour. The post Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by young Australian actor appeared first on Women's Agenda.
‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years
Published: July 22, 2026 01:39
Domestic violence is a "two way street" according to Pauline Hanson and women "should just leave". But leaving is far from affordable and safe. The post ‘Don’t put up with it?’ Cost of leaving family violence up 71% in ten years appeared first on Women's…
Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why?
Published: July 22, 2026 00:44
New research shows young men are becoming more religious while young women continue moving away from religion in Australia. The post Gen Z is the first generation in history in which men are more religious than women. Why? appeared first on Women's Agenda.
16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister
Published: July 21, 2026 23:47
A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly stabbing his mother to death and seriously injuring his younger sister. The post 16yo Perth boy charged with murdering mother and attempting to kill sister appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/family-violence-survivors-issued-advice-ahead-of-ausalert-test/
Published: July 21, 2026 23:46
Those keeping a concealed phone as part of a family violence safety plan have been issued advice ahead of the AusAlert test this coming Monday. The post Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/who-is-services-australia-protecting-with-its-latest-crackdown/
Published: July 21, 2026 23:01
Services Australia's crackdown on financial abuse is failing mothers while abusive ex-partners exploit the child support system. The post Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’? appeared first on Women's Agenda.
The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery
Published: July 21, 2026 22:49
Our Lismore Roundtable draws powerful insights from women SMB leaders in the region who have faced the unimaginable and are still pushing ahead, growing their teams and scaling up. The post The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners…
Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026
https://womensagenda.com.au/business/women-in-travel-awards-open-nominations-for-2026/
Published: July 21, 2026 06:29
Australia's largest awards program recognising women in the travel industry is back, with nominations now open. The post Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026 appeared first on Women's Agenda.
We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it
Published: July 21, 2026 00:18
What actually is the right kind of migrant? Is it white, conservative, Catholic? Are they male, female, does a certain type not commit crimes? The post We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it appeared first on Women's Agenda.
One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets
Published: July 21, 2026 00:09
A 34-year-old woman from Brisbane has given birth to identical quadruplet daughters in what has been described as a likely Australian first. The post One in 15 million: Brisbane woman gives birth to incredibly rare identical quadruplets appeared first on…
Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail
Published: July 20, 2026 22:57
For Molly Morrison, joining a small group of strangers on Tasmania’s iconic Three Capes Track was an opportunity to discover the joy of a shared adventure. The post Molly took a chance on a solo walking trip and found unexpected connection on the trail…
Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the time of climate crisis
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/sarah-eccles-on-caring-for-country-in-the-time-of-climate-crisis/
Published: July 20, 2026 22:39
In a recent episode of There Will Be Dancing, a podcast produced by Women's Environmental Leadership Australia, Sarah Eccles reflects on what it means to lead with Country at the centre of every decision. The post Sarah Eccles on caring for Country in the…
‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO
Published: July 20, 2026 04:39
Catherine Fitzpatrick will lead the Diversity Council of Australia through one of its most complex periods in history. The post ‘This work has never mattered more’: DCA appoints Catherine Fitzpatrick as CEO appeared first on Women's Agenda.
He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup
Published: July 20, 2026 02:24
He looked like an attention-seeking toddler among actual men, but Trump still couldn't outshine the stories of this World Cup. The post He tried, but even Trump couldn’t steal the joy, bromance and brilliance of this World Cup appeared first on Women's…
I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system
Published: July 20, 2026 01:46
My husband went to Afghanistan healthy, and came back with a brain tumour. I thought the Dept of Veterans’ Affairs would be there for us. The post I lost my husband after his military service. Then I spent 10 years fighting the system appeared first on…
What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/what-we-know-about-andrew-and-tristan-tates-arrest-in-miami/
Published: July 20, 2026 01:42
Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate have been arrested in Miami after prosectors in the UK issued 38 new criminal charges against them. The post What we know about Andrew and Tristan Tate’s arrest in Miami appeared first on Women's Agenda.
Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis
Published: July 20, 2026 01:07
Tony Abbott declared that multiculturalism had "failed" Australia, sounding more like Pauline Hanson than Pauline Hanson herself. The post Tony Abbott’s return as party president exposes the Liberal Party’s major identity crisis appeared first on Women's…
‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right?
Published: July 19, 2026 23:16
New research suggests hybrid work benefits employees, but some bosses oppose flexibility because they value power and status. The post ‘Narcissist’ bosses are more likely to oppose work from home, studies show. But are they right? appeared first on Women's…