17 August 2026

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I’m not a monster. I love Bluey as much as the next millennial parent and kid under ten. But, (and I’ve been reluctant to admit this), sometimes, watching Bluey as a solo mum with my kids feels a bit like a gut punch. Here’s why.

More broadly in the land of TV and the industry’s night of nights, beloved actor Deborah Mailman has become the first Aboriginal person to be inducted into the Logies Hall of Fame, dedicating the honour to her parents.

In other news, we look at the NDIS changes set to pass and who might bear the cost of making it ‘sustainable’.

And, while it’s easy to think that sexist attitudes toward women may be more pervasive with older generations of men harking back to a Halcyon era of housewives and home-baking, in truth, young men are often the ones most hostile. New research.

Finally, with nearly 40 percent of mums experiencing postnatal depression, we need to start looking at the impact of loneliness and the possible solutions around it. (Partner Content)

More on site and over the day,

Tarla Lambert-Patel
Editor in Chief & Co Founder

The Key Quote

I am overwhelmed with pride to be the first Aboriginal person to receive this honour, as I look around the room I’m so thrilled to see so many of our mob being celebrated tonight,” Mailman said in her acceptance speech.

Deborah Mailman

Deborah Mailman has become the first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame.

On Women's Agenda Today

The five women who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

In the wake of Karoline Leavitt’s resignation from her post as White House press secretary, the question has now turned to who will replace her. Read more +

With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’

The NDIS is set for major changes that could reduce support and leave some people with disability without alternatives. Read more +

Nearly 40% of mothers experience postnatal depression. This is what makes it worse

Nearly 40 per cent of mothers surveyed told us they have experienced or are currently experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety. Read more +

One in three teen boys believe giving women equal opportunities has gone too far

Nearly one third of teen boys believe attempts to give equal opportunities to women have gone too far, according to new research. Read more +

Deborah Mailman becomes first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame

Deborah Mailman said she is “overwhelmed with pride” to be the first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame. Read more +

The Key Figure

One third

Nearly one third of teen boys say attempts to give equal opportunities to women have gone too far, new research from the University of Melbourne has found, with young people more likely than older generations to hold hostile attitudes towards women.

The win

Deborah Mailman becomes first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame

Australian actor Deborah Mailman said she is “overwhelmed with pride” to be the first Aboriginal person to be inducted into Logies Hall of Fame.

On The Women's Agenda Podcast

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We talk through our biggest stories of the week! First up, two wins: three women-founded Australian companies nominated for the Prix Galien Awards (medicine's answer to the Nobel), and Tina Arena's grace-filled response to her ex-husband's rape conviction. Then the harder stories: AOC freezing her eggs and Karoline Leavitt stepping down, and how the "can women have it all" question just got supercharged again;

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