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MP complaints body starts by September

An independent sexual complaints body for federal politicians and staffers is set to be up and running by September.

First female prime minister confirmed in Samoa

Samoa has its first female prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, after a three-month electoral deadlock was broken by the courts.

Coates’ blunt Games order for Palaszczuk

Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games celebrations have taken an awkward turn with Australian Olympic Committee boss John Coates ordering Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to change her plans and attend Tokyo's opening ceremony.

Poster sexual harassment decision upheld

A NSW court has dismissed an appeal by a company found to have sexually harassed a woman featured in a safety poster urging her predominantly male colleagues to "Feel great – lubricate!".

Endo diagnosis drives Nat’s quest for a ‘happy uterus’

With endometriosis believed to affect more than 830,000 people in Australia, a Canberra woman has created wearable heat packs to relieve symptoms.

Naomi Osaka urges girls to enjoy being unique

Former tennis world No.1 Naomi Osaka has encouraged girls around the world to embrace what makes them different.

Hetaraka kicks Brumbies women to victory

Flyhalf Teliya Hetaraka has kicked the Tabcorp Brumbies to a stunning 10-8 victory against the Melbourne Rebels in the side’s final game of the 2021 Super W season today.

Brumbies women lose to President’s XV in slugfest

The Brumbies women's rugby side have gone down in a 19-13 slugfest with the President’s XV in round two of Buildcorp Super W in Coffs Harbour, NSW today, Sunday 27 June.

To the editor: Call for statue of Marion Mahony Griffin

In his lop-sided dislike of statues of women in Canberra (CW 24 June 2021, p10), former ACT Chief Minister Gary Humphries is remiss in not remembering Marion Mahony Griffin.

Women’s framework released for AMC

The release of a framework for Canberra’s jail will better support women in custody in the Territory, according to the ACT Government.

Put her on a pedestal: Petition calls for more statues of women

Only one in 10 public statues in Canberra are of women, but that could soon change due to a petition tabled in the Legislative Assembly today.

‘Know My Name’ continues with three new women-led exhibitions

Know My Name, the National Gallery of Australia's (NGA) gender-equality initiative, will continue with three new women-led exhibitions, the first of which opens mid-June.

New outreach program provides free legal help for homeless women

The Street Law program and McKillop House, a women’s shelter run by CatholicCare, have come together to provide free legal help for homeless women in the ACT. The outreach program is a six-month...

Stacey June talks female empowerment in new book ‘Single Pringle’

Dedicated to the curious girls who want to wipe their slates clean, Stacey June’s new book Single Pringle is a one-stop-shop for learning to love yourself. Known for her successful brand The Thinkergirls,...

Shawls save lives: Encouraging Aboriginal women to get checked for breast cancer

Aboriginal women can get checked for breast cancer in style and safety, thanks to culturally appropriate shawls designed by a local artist.

Great Ydeas bring sexual assault, menstruation stigma into spotlight

Nine Canberra women have been chosen as the recipients of the 2021 YWCA Canberra Great Ydeas grants, providing them the opportunity to pursue their passions and improve the community.

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