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Latest news: Women

Women’s Advisory Council for Gender Equity members appointed

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The council advises the Minister for Women, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, about policies that affect women, girls and gender diverse people.

‘You shouldn’t have to be lucky to survive abuse’ – Katherine Berney wins leadership award

News Bernie Ryan -
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) today announces Katherine Berney, Director, Gender Based Violence Prevention at the Foundation of Alcohol Research and Education, as the 2026 ACT Award recipient of the Australian Awards for Excellence in Women’s Leadership.

Labor marks one year of progress for women

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government claims major gains in equality and inclusion — but the Canberra Liberals and ACT Greens are critical.

Review of Indigenous incarceration in ACT

Local Newstime Media -
Indigenous incarceration. Police misconduct. Greens vs horseracing. Women’s Safety Grants funds reallocated. Southside mental health centre.

‘Inspire, create, build’: Canberra Citizen of the Year Sunita Kotnala

Local Nicholas Fuller -
The 2025 Citizen of the Year, Sunita Kotnala, CEO of the Women’s Shed, has empowered hundreds of local women.

Canberra’s She Shapes History tour takes on Australia

Local Georgia Curry -
A 26-year-old Canberra woman has just returned from an epic, solo driving trip (with her dog) around Australia, collecting stories about forgotten women who have shaped history. Founder of Canberra’s She Shapes History...

Female comedy pair take on Canberra Comedy Festival

Entertainment Jessica Cordwell -
Canberra comedy pair Caitlin Maggs and Sarah Stewart share snippets of their lives in Before and After at The Street Theatre on 16 March.

Trekking towards heart health equity for Australian women

Local Sponsored -
Respected Canberra journalist Louise Maher narrowly avoided a major heart attack and is now urging other women not to miss the more subtle signs of life-threatening heart disease.

Blaze beat Canberra Chill 4-1 to claim Hockey One premiership

Local Sport AAP -
The Brisbane Blaze have reclaimed the women's Hockey One crown and denied the Canberra Chill a home title in an exciting encounter at the National Hockey Centre in Lyneham on Sunday.

Barely there: Beauty, almost naturally

Fashion & Beauty Jessica Cordwell -
Women and makeup wearers everywhere are ditching the paint after Pam Anderson’s face went to Paris Fashion Week au naturel.

Canberrans invited to Reclaim the Night from sexual violence

Local Jessica Cordwell -
Reclaim the Night heads to Glebe Park on Friday 27 October to help bring sexual violence out from the shadows.

Third Action Plan for ACT Women released

Local Newstime Media -
The ACT Government released the Third Action Plan under the ACT Women’s Plan 2016-2026, to achieve gender equality for women and girls

Take 5 with Natasha Lester, author who honours amazing women

Books Jessica Cordwell -
CW caught up with best selling author Natasha Lester, who heads to Big River Distilling Co. in Fyshwick on 12 October.

Canberrans Sew for Change for women and girls around the world

Local Jessica Cordwell -
A group of dedicated Canberra crafters create menstruation kits to be delivered to girls and women in developing countries.

Local hero candidate Dr Lubna Alam, helping new Canberra women

Local Jessica Cordwell -
Dr Lubna Alam, co-founder of ALO Enlightened Women Incoporated is a finalists for Westfield Belconnen Local Hero for 2023.

2024 ACT Women’s Awards nominations ope

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The ACT Women’s Awards recognise women and gender diverse people who improve the status and lives of women and girls in the ACT.
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