Women's Agenda

Before we all get carried away with the myths of wasteful DEI 'hiring initiatives,' let’s just take a big deep breath, writes Kit McMahon. As an Australian, you will most certainly have benefited from equality, diversity and inclusion work at some point. It’s a skill and a profession that has been growing for years, but has its roots deeply in all our communities. #diversity #equity #inclusion #DEI

It was disturbing viewing. Not because of what Bianca Censori revealed, but rather because of Kanye West’s behaviour on the red carpet. We can’t assume Censori is being pressured by West. But nor can we assume this is an equal relationship and that Censori is comfortable, writes Angela Priestley. #BiancaCensori #KanyeWest #Grammys

“I want to give back and make a long term positive societal impact.” Tech entrepreneur Robert Khuda is on a mission to grow the number of women working in tech. After founding the multibillion-dollar tech company AirTrunk, he has donated $100 million to a university that will actively empower women and girls to build the future of STEM.

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon says she is ‘sickened’ by President Donald Trump’s recent repeals on transgender rights and what they mean for children like her “proud trans” son.

US President Donald Trump dismisses a question by an Afghan journalist because of her accent. After the journalist finishes speaking, Trump compliments her "beautiful voice" and then grimaces, saying he cannot "understand a word".

Sam Kerr has revealed more details about the night in London that led to her being charged with racially aggravated harassment of a police officer. Standing in court for the first time, she says she was “terrified for her life” when a taxi driver refused to stop and let her and her partner out. “Kristie asked him to stop the car but there was no change to his driving,” she said. “We had no idea where we were": https://lnkd.in/gsHY-TTs

A lack of visibility and unclear career options in the workplace are two of the key factors holding women back from their next promotion. To unlock career advancement for women and minorities, address hidden barriers and build more equitable workplaces, organisations can put in place sponsorship initiatives. Cultivate Sponsorship

If there’s one thing we know about the state of startups in Australia, it’s that despite some incredible innovation, there isn’t much funding being directed at all-female teams. Today, we want to flip the script on this and take a closer look at some of the leading Aussie startups with women co-founders and the funding rounds they achieved in 2024 .

Living with Stage 4 endometriosis has been one of the hardest things I have ever faced and my biggest challenge in 2024. It has been more difficult, in some ways, than cancer itself, writes Dr Shabnam Gujadhur. The daily struggle of waking up to an unpredictable body, wracked with pain and uncertainty, has tested every ounce of my strength. #endometriosis #ovariancancer #womenshealth

As school returns for the year, parents are increasingly worried about their children’s health as parts of the country swelter through extreme heat. Kelly O'Shanassy, CEO of the Australian Conservation Foundation, says new research shows that extreme heat is reshaping childhood experiences and family life. “Unnatural disasters are forcing families to stay indoors or cancel plans to stay safe. As extreme heat events intensify, so do the calls for urgent action."