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Imagine a world in which parents were afforded free babysitting to claim back some connection or Zen?
In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani isn’t dreaming, he’s doing. A rollout of NYC’s Parks’ first-ever Parents’ Night Out offers a free, one-night drop off program that gives parents and caregivers the opportunity to enjoy an evening to recharge. Here’s my take on why this should be a lesson for Australia.
In our own backyard, the vision is a little more limited. While the gender quota debate has been revived by the Libs, it’s hard to imagine how they can rebuild. But it’s not like the ALP or One Nation are giving us great alternatives. Madeline Hislop explores the current political landscape and recent shifts for female voters in who they’re likely to get behind.
Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese has unveiled Australia's new AI strategy, promising faster approvals for data centres, stronger copyright protections and a new Office of AI — arguing the technology can create jobs rather than replace them. But as Angela Priestley notes, the government's optimistic vision leaves some of the biggest questions unanswered.
In health, and two in five women who experience birth trauma will also develop PTSD, according to new research.
And finally, we’ve just launched our latest report with CommBank Women in Focus looking at the state of play for women in small business and SMBs in NSW. Our findings show that investing in the women driving recovery, resilience and local businesses across the state is one of the smartest investments we can make in our communities. (Partner Content)
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Every parent knows that a few hours to yourself can feel like a luxury,” Mamdani said while launching the initiative. It shouldn’t be
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Zohran Mamdani
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New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the city’s first-ever Parents’ Night Out program that started rolling out this week, offering families a free evening of supervised childcare so parents and carers can simply have a few hours to themselves.
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Strong and caring: In praise of Sam Neill’s masculinity
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In a world of Claviculars, Andrew Tates and billionaires campaigning to pay less tax, find a way to be more like Sam Neill.
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Why rebuilding the ‘village’ could transform motherhood for thousands of women
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Our new research on motherhood suggests loneliness is experienced by the overwhelming majority of mothers at least a few times a month. Read more +
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The hardest part of Menopause wasn’t the symptoms. It was finding someone who could help.
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Menopause care is improving, but women still need trusted support to confidently navigate this major life transition together. Read more +
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The real secret to career success isn’t confidence—it’s trust
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Career success isn’t built alone; it grows through trust, shared support and the relationships that help women thrive together. Read more +
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Women are returning to the News. It’s time the News reflected them.
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The growing number of women returning to news deserves media that values their voices and reflects their realities. Read more +
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Two in five women who experience physical birth trauma also develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The finding comes from Beyond the Surface, a 2026 report by Women’s Mental Health Australia.
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Magda Szubanski to make in-person appearance as she releases second memoir
Australian comedy icon Magda Szubanski will speak with acclaimed journalist and author Julia Baird on the day of the release of her much anticipated second memoir, I Can't Tell You But I Will. The talk will take at Melbourne Town Hall with The Wheeler Centre.
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