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Last week, we shared the news that a man had been convicted of rape, but that we couldn’t name who he was due to a suppression order protecting him.
Well, we now know the convicted rapist is Ralph Carr, a “celebrity agent” with lots of “connections”. So why was he able to remain anonymous for years?
Pauline Hanson has just banned some major media outlets from press conferences. But as Rita Nasr explains, politicians don’t get to decide who is allowed to hold them to account. Especially when you’re one of the politicians who is supposedly claiming to be “anti establishment” (after three decades).
We learn about Natalie Kyriacou’s radical idea for the climate movement: making people laugh!
ICYMI: We’ve just launched our new series on why care and connection is key to Australia’s climate response. Here’s why.
Where are new mums supposed to find new friends? We explore the issue thanks to our partnership with Medibank, following our research that found the majority of new mums report feeling lonely. And to mark Loneliness Awareness Week!
Angela Priestley
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I thought a lot about Mum when I made it, because she said, 'I only regret the things I didn't do.' And I thought a lot about women, because one of the reasons why I stood was because I just believe you should have a parliament that reflects the country.
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Allegra Spender
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On an episode of Kitchen Cabinet, Wentworth MP Allegra Spender said she thought about her late mum Carla Zampatti and women across the country when she decided to run for parliament.
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Playgrounds are built for kids. But where are their mums supposed to find connection?
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The Motherhood Index was released by Women’s Agenda and Medibank finding 73 per cent of mothers feel lonely at least a few times each month.
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From “suck it up, sweetheart” to shutting reporters out: Pauline Hanson’s convenient relationship with scrutiny
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Pauline Hanson cannot claim to defend democracy while shutting out journalists asking difficult questions, voters needed to hear today.Read more +
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Natalie Kyriacou has a radical idea for the climate movement: make people laugh
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Natalie Kyriacou joins a recent episode of There Will Be Dancing to explore why humour might be the most underrated tools of the climate movement. Read more +
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The psychological cost of being the woman everyone can rely on
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Many women carry too much because they feel they always have to be the one everyone can count on, but few people see the cost. Read more +
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Celebrity agent Ralph Carr revealed as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
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Celebrity agent Ralph Carr can be named as the “well-connected” businessman who was found guilty of raping a former employee last month. Read more +
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The number of women and children fleeing family and domestic violence who have been supported by Women' s Community Shelters since it opened. To mark Homelessness Week 2026, the organisation is highlighting the urgent need for more safe accommodation options.
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Serena Williams and Venus Williams to team up for Cincinnati Open doubles debut
Tennis powerhouses and sisters Serena and Venus Williams will make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month. The pair were awarded a wildcard on Monday. Between them, the sisters have won 14 major doubles titles.
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In this week's wrap chat: who gets protected, who gets replaced, and who gets to leave on their own terms. We share the big wins: a new Alzheimer's blood test that could transform early detection for the women most at risk, and ACTU powerhouses Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil stepping down after a decade of hard-won rights — together, and without clinging to power.
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