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Second woman shortlisted for Barilaro New York job

A second woman was shortlisted for a plumb overseas trade job before it was given to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro, NSW government documents show.

ACT high school program encourages girls to enter construction

The ACT Government has a $1 million school program to encourage girls to enter the building and construction industry.

Women could hold keys to election win, ANU poll shows

Women could hold the keys to the Lodge and election victory this Saturday, with new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) showing female voters are three times more likely than men to have not yet decided who they’ll vote for. 

Inspiring athlete says Women’s Adventure ACT is ‘hike-able’ for everyone

"We want to keep the outdoors accessible, safe, and affordable to women of all ages, experiences, and abilities,” says head of Women’s Adventure ACT, and 2022 ACT Woman of the Year, Kelli...

ANU: Federal Election a ‘glass cliff moment’ for female candidates

New analysis from ANU shows just two in 10 female 2022 Federal Election candidates from major parties are contesting winnable seats.

‘SIX the Musical’ rocks and rules

An underdog sensation that grew from a student production at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to sold-out houses across the world, SIX reclaims the stories of the infamous six wives of Henry VIII.

Women in property: an analysis

Women have been chasing to catch up with the level of men in the property market, but have they reached them or are they still nipping at their heels?

Endometriosis funding to get record boost ahead of federal election

A $58 million plan to support 800,000 women with endometriosis has been unveiled as part of the upcoming federal budget.

Women with epilepsy kickstart the conversation on Purple Day

This Saturday, 26 March, is international epilepsy awareness day, Purple Day, and Australian Women with Epilepsy (AWE) are launching their first education and awareness campaign.

PM ‘shocked’ by Hillsong founder Brian Houston’s resignation

Allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards two women against Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston and his subsequent resignation have left Scott Morrison "disappointed and shocked".

Women lead the way in Labor win in South Australia

Women have led the Labor charge in South Australia, winning five seats for the incoming government, as the party looks to change the culture in parliament and pursue its bold policy agenda.

Indigenous family violence service set up years after recommendation

A decade after it was first recommended, the ACT Government is finally setting up a service for Indigenous women victims of family violence that will deliver legal, advocacy, practical, and healing activities.

ACT government hits gender equity targets on boards

Minister for Women Yvette Berry has highlighted the advancement of women’s leadership in the ACT, as a new report reveals the Territory has exceeded gender targets on ACT Government boards and committees.

World record-holding adventurer is ACT Woman of the Year

Last night Kelli-Ann Jackson was crowned ACT Woman of the Year for her work leading Women’s Adventure ACT. The volunteer-led, community-organised group treks to keep the outdoors safe and accessible to women and...

To the editor: Mates4Mates supports female veterans

This International Women’s Day, Wednesday 8 March, Mates4Mates is encouraging the female veteran community to reach out for support if they have been impacted by their service.

ACU students up for ACT Woman of the Year

Two Master of Social Work students at the Australian Catholic University in Canberra are finalists for the 2022 ACT Woman of the Year Award, to be announced tonight, Thursday 3 March at 6pm.

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