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When I read about Karl Stefanovic’s business partnership breakdown with Keshnee Ibrahim, my immediate thought was that I’ve had jars of mayo in my fridge that have had a longer shelf life.
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Tarla Lambert-Patel
Editor in Chief & Co Founder
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I know my actions had an impact beyond myself, and I am genuinely sorry to everyone who was affected. I am learning from this experience and will carry those lessons with me, including remembering that there is more to life than racing and knowing when it is right to step away. |
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Joanna Wietrzyk
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Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologised for continuing to compete after she defecated on herself during a Hyrox event in Beijing.
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‘We don’t do consent’: The comments sparking backlash against Joanna Howe’s husband
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South Australia’s Attorney-General Kyam Maher has slammed comments from the husband of prominent anti-abortion activist Dr Joanna Howe.
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Gender parity is 120 years away. These are the best and worst countries for gender equality |
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We’ll be waiting until 2146 for gender equality. The 2026 World Economic Forum shares the countries making progress and those go backwards. Read more +
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Australia’s record 8th place on gender equality is still no time for complacency |
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Cracking the top ten in the World Economic Forum’s global gender equality ranking is a huge achievement for Australia, especially given where we were just 10 years ago. Read more +
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7 of the weirdest things coffee does to your body
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Coffee does more than wake us up, from affecting digestion and gut health to changing how our bodies absorb iron and medicines. Read more +
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Ed Sheeran says politics has no place in his music. These female pop stars disagree
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Ed Sheeran is one of the most popular songwriters of all time. But he doesn’t do politics. At least, that’s what he told the world this week. Read more +
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10 years
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The anniversary Women’s Agenda is celebrating being run by two women as a completely independent business.
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New endometriosis care plan aims to reduce years-long diagnosis delays for Australian women
A new, national initiative designed to improve diagnosis, care and long-term management of endometriosis (The Endometriosis Management Plan- EMP) has launched this week, in a move that’s designed to improve outcomes for women long let down by the health system.
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