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I didn’t want to lead with those “two-way street” comments from Pauline Hanson again, but I do want to share some thoughtful responses on how damaging they were.
Here, Dr Sabrin Farooqui shares why “just leave” is still the most dangerous advice given to domestic violence victims, especially for women from culturally diverse backgrounds. And Rita Nasr vents her frustration at how these conversations are still continuing in 2026.
Now for a lighter note, and over to Tokyo where male workers can now wear shorts as the city swelters through a heatwave! But women are still expected to wear tights when showing their legs? And yes, they are calling out the “leg hair harassment”.
Meanwhile, single parents are some of the hardest hit by hygiene poverty in Australia, and Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case against actor Charlotte MacInnes.
Finally, teachers are striking in Victoria. And money is not enough to get them back to school. They need to feel safe and satisfied.
Why aren’t we building more global companies in Australia? We’ve got plenty of ideas and ambition. We explore Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley’s take on the issue, as well as Tech Council Australia CEO Dr Kate Cornick’s ideas, thanks to our partnership with the CSIRO.
Angela Priestley
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“It is not only Australians on the lowest incomes that are affected. Our research shows hygiene poverty now reaches full-time workers and all types of families, extending well into middle income Australia.”
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Alison Covington
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Founder and Managing Director of Good360 Australia, Alison Covington, says new findings on the extent of hygiene poverty are deeply concerning.
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We all hear Pauline Hanson. Why don’t more Australians question it
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What actually is the right kind of migrant? Is it white, conservative, Catholic? Are they male, female, does a certain type not commit crimes?
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Women in Travel Awards open nominations for 2026
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Australia’s largest awards program recognising women in the travel industry is back, with nominations now open. Read more +
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The Lismore blueprint: Supporting women small business owners through disaster and recovery
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Our Lismore Roundtable draws powerful insights from women SMB leaders in the region who have faced the unimaginable and are still pushing ahead, growing their teams and scaling up. Read more +
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Who is Services Australia protecting with its latest ‘crackdown’?
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Services Australia’s crackdown on financial abuse is failing mothers while abusive ex-partners exploit the child support system. Read more +
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Family violence survivors issued advice ahead of AusAlert test
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Those keeping a concealed phone as part of a family violence safety plan have been issued advice ahead of the AusAlert test this coming Monday. Read more +
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1 in 5
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The number of Australians who are living in hygiene poverty, meaning they are forced to go without everyday essentials like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, nappies, period products and household cleaning items.
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37 organisations endorse women’s health framework in the US
37 organisations in the US, including the American Heart Association, Lupus Foundation of America, the Arthritis Foundation and the National MS Society, have signed on to National Strategy to Close the Women's Health Gap. It’s asking Congress for $20 billion over a decade.
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Tarla and Angela cover a diverse range of stories this week! First, to the wins: including Sam Neill's masculinity and the New York initiative giving parents a night off. We share the reality of birth trauma in Australia and what more can be done to support women's health overall. Plus, we venture (again) into the women-and-AI discussion, following the Prime Minister's AI speech this week.
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