Wednesday, 29th July 2026
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Dr Alison Thompson is nothing short of remarkable.
She’s spent decades saving lives following disasters, from the Sept 11 attacks of 2021 to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela just weeks ago.
Today, Alison opens up about her work as a physician, what it’s like as a woman on disaster frontlines and why love is the most powerful weapon on Earth. This interview is an inspiring reminder of the role of hope and resilience in the face of great loss and pain.
Also today, Brittany Higgins has joined calls from more than 26 organisations to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record testimony, urging the NSW Government to follow commitments made by Victoria in May.
Gaming can be a legitimate and powerful stress recovery tool for mothers, according to new research. So why does gaming guilt prevail?
Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW regularly consider quitting, according to a new report. Given critical shortages in these fields, it’s time more attention was given to the lack of flexibility, and the lack of control over shifts and hours these workers face.
And new research today highlights the prevalence of pregnancy loss in Australia.
ICYMI: This is what we made of news that two of the most powerful women in Australia were stepping down, and why their legacy highlights the power of collaboration.
Angela Priestley
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Giving survivors the option to pre-record their evidence is a practical, compassionate reform that centres the wellbeing of vulnerable Australians while allowing them to fully engage in the pursuit of justice.
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Brittany Higgins
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Brittany Higgins has joined more than 26 advocacy organisations in calling for reform to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record their testimony in New South Wales.
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Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW regularly consider quitting: report
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Two-thirds of nurses and midwives in NSW regularly consider quitting, while almost half have started looking for an alternative occupation.
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Deeply personal and sadly common: New report details prevalence of pregnancy loss in Australia
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Three in ten women giving birth have previously experienced at least one miscarriage and one in ten have been through two or more. Read more +
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Brittany Higgins joins 26 organisations in call to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record testimony
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Brittany Higgins has joined more than 26 organisations in calling to allow sexual assault complainants to pre-record their testimony. Read more +
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Meet the Australian physician who has worked in more than 100 countries and is now leading earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela
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After decades responding to disasters, an Australian humanitarian says Venezuela’s earthquake is unlike anything she has ever witnessed. Read more +
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ICYMI: Pauline Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet but vows to take decision to High Court
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says her legal team will look into a possible new appeal in the High Court. Read more +
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The number of women giving birth who have previously experienced at least one miscarriage, according to a first-of-its-kind study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). One in 10 women have been through two or more.
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Eleanor Patterson wins gold medal in the women's high jump
Australian athlete Eleanor Patterson has won her second Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's high jump.
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