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Australia champions women’s football in India through EmpowerHER program

This collaboration with Kickstart FC in Bengaluru, Karnataka, aims to train and nurture the next generation of Indian football superstars, with aspirations of one day seeing them compete against the Matildas.

New report reveals Australian women earn less in Commonwealth Public Sector

On average, women working full-time in the federal public sector earn $19,000 less than their male counterparts.

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.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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