Elizabeth Harrower and Shirley Hazzard were among the most admired Australian writers of the 20th century. Since their deaths in the past decade their papers have revealed that they kept up a...
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Exploring gender equality in international affairs
The appointment of prominent businesswoman Sam Mostyn as Australia’s 28th Governor-General was met with backlash from some quarters of the media who questioned her suitability for the role and...
What I’ve learned after 12 years fighting on the frontline
As I step down from my role at Meridian – Canberra’s leading LGBTIQA+ organisation – after 12 years, I reflect on how we can priorities lived experience in policy, research and service delivery. How...
Gender equality: The ‘drastically missing piece’
Women’s rising educational achievements, greater workforce participation, stronger economic independence, and growing voices in leadership are all positive steps forward for society. Right? Well,...
Women running the tech behind provocative robot sculpture
CW: This post mentions suicide. What happens when art and technology collide? And can it inspire the next generation of women in information and communications technology (ICT)? On May 30, the...
WFH producing economic benefits office rules would quash
More of us have been in paid work this past year than ever before. A big part of that is because more of us have been able to work from home than ever before. The proportion of Australians in paid...
‘Success can look very different for everyone’
UC's Professor Michelle Lincoln is profoundly aware of the unique challenges faced by women working in health and medical research. “The mid-career stage is a particularly vulnerable point for...
Profile series – inspiring women: Bomikazi Zeka
BroadAgenda is featuring a short series of profiles on amazing women and LGBTIQ + folks. You're about to meet Dr Bomikazi Zeka. She's an Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Planning with...
Sport and violence against women: being quiet isn’t enough
Sport has a role to play in creating a culture of respect, yet women in sport are often seen as “less than” on almost every measure: salaries, sponsorship, broadcasting, leadership, access, media,...