Women

Politics & Society

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Opinion

You can win the Asian Cup and still lose your job

As women’s football celebrates a landmark policy to boost female coaches – the volatile, unsupportive system they will enter remains the same

Arts & Culture

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Research

What history can teach us about pregnancy, sex and taboo

A new book recovers a forgotten history – one in which pregnant women were desirable and their sexuality celebrated. So how did we end up so squeamish?

Business & Economics

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Special Report

There’s still a gender gap in retirement

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows women retire slightly younger than men, with more caring responsibilities for grandchildren, and with much less superannuation

Health & Medicine

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Research

Why is research into women’s mental health decades behind?

Historically, medical research has excluded women as too complex. But a new study is investigating how the brain may drive alcohol misuse differently between the sexes.

Business & Economics

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Analysis

Could we be entering a new era in women’s health funding?

By listening to women’s voices and investing in targeted research, Australia is taking important steps towards creating a more equitable healthcare system

Health & Medicine

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Research

All young people should get the HPV vaccine – girls and boys

Cancers caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV are entirely preventable. And now it takes just one dose to vaccinate against it

Sciences & Technology

Q&A: How women and girls are changing gaming

Women and girls now make up almost half of gamers worldwide – isn't it time encourage more girls into careers in the gaming industry?

Politics & Society

Maybe just think about who’s carrying the mental load at Christmas

Recognising the emotional work that goes on behind the holidays is key to a more equitable and inclusive festive season

Arts & Culture

It’s time to recognise the role masculinity is playing in the climate crisis

COP29 came to a fairly disappointing end. We need to address the role of masculinity in harms against nature

Sciences & Technology

Women living with chronic pain aren’t getting enough support at work

New research shows how medical gender bias affects Australian women’s experiences at work, particularly when it comes to managing chronic pain