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Lesbian Action Group committee member Carole Ann, pictured in August 2023.

Lesbian activists claim win in push to exclude trans women from events

The group sought an exemption to discrimination laws to hold events for “lesbians born female only”. But trans women say they don’t speak for all lesbians.

  • Jack Gramenz and Michaela Whitbourn

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There was no sign of big picture thinking from first ministers at this week’s national cabinet.

When women are driven from public life, democracy pays the price

Some of our women MPs have had to endure horrendous threats of violence. Measures must be taken now so women aren’t further discouraged from public life.

  • Licia Heath
Treating employees like adults, who can manage their own time, is a good first step.

Juggling work and family life? Apparently, it’s still a mother’s problem to solve

Mums aren’t clowns. It’s time they stopped juggling it all alone.

  • Lucinda McKimm
Kala Gare stars as Sybylla in the stage production of My Brilliant Career at the Sydney Theatre Company.

‘On the backs of women who have shouted’: Why this classic Australian work still matters

Kala Gare is playing the rebellious protagonist in My Brilliant Career. After calling out audience members for “groping” last year, her character’s courage resonates.

  • Kayla Olaya
Geraldine Slattery and Vandita Pant.

BHP could’ve made corporate history. Sadly for women, it didn’t

Neither BHP’s local boss Geraldine Slattery nor chief financial officer Vandita Pant wore a hard hat strong enough to break the glass ceiling.

  • Elizabeth Knight
Illustration by Simon Letch

The conversation women can’t afford to avoid

It’s a curious thing. Australian women are more educated and active in the workforce than ever, yet we’re still reluctant to chat openly about our finances.

  • Cherelle Murphy
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Australian-made babies: just what Matt Canavan ordered.

Matt Canavan wants more Australian babies. But Australian women might just say no

The new Nationals leader wants us to return to the good old days when Australia’s birth rate was much higher. OK, but let’s check what was so good about those times.

  • Virginia Haussegger
Breastfeeding is often promoted as a way for new mothers to lose weight.

I don’t take part in this sisterhood jamboree. Why? Let’s start with the Big Lie

The organisers of International Women’s Day says we are equal to men. I have news for them.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness

The March 8 Edition

In our cover story this week, we celebrate The Trailblazers – 10 inspiring women who are shaking things up and kicking goals in their chosen fields.

Bec Zacharia (left) looks shocked as Tyson Gordon faces off with Laura Byrne, Brittany Hockley and Jules Lund on MAFS: After the Dinner Party, which screens on Stan.

Misogyny at first sight but I’m glad MAFS gave toxic Tyson a platform

Tyson would prefer a “submissive” woman but he’s far from alone. Many Gen Z males hold similar views, so we need to shine light on this regression.

  • Julia Baird