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7,000 years tools discovered at sacred Aboriginal women’s site used for birthing ceremonies

This implies the site was used for stone tool production and possibly as a sacred women’s area for hundreds of generations.

Victoria appoints first of-its-kind Parliamentary Secretary for ‘Men’s Behaviour Change’

This is part of her government’s commitment to “make Victoria a safer place for women and children” and to put a stop to “the tragedy of deaths of Victorian women at the hands of men”.

Panthoi becomes first Indian woman to play professional football in Australia

Panthoi's recruitment came through head coach Paul Morris during the Women in Sports Elite Football Trials held in October 2023.

Menopause can bring increased cholesterol levels and other heart risks; Here’s why and what to do about it

Every woman approaching menopause should ask their GP for a 20-minute Heart Health Check to help better understand their risk of a heart attack or stroke

80 Organisations call to remove legal discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people

“All young people in NSW regardless of their sexuality, gender or body deserve this."

Women just 6 per cent of candidates, speculation of Chinese influence in Solomon Islands’ election

Since independence in 1978, only six women have won seats in Parliament, and 15 women have won seats in provincial assemblies.

First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality – but is it any good?

Looking at full-time equivalent total remuneration, the gender pay gap in Australia is at 21.7%. Yikes.

2700 Days: Senator Penny Wong becomes longest-serving female cabinet minister in Australian history

Senator Wong was elected to the Senate for the Australian Labor Party in 2001 and has been re-elected four times - in 2007, 2013, 2016 and 2022.

Indian-Australian physician scientist Dr Manasi Murthy Mittinty awarded Hind Rattan 2024

A childhood fire accident left Dr Mittinty with chronic pain that motivated her to get into medicine with a focus in pain management.  

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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