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My advice? Remember the Rosenstrasse women and take to the streets.

A group of housewives took on the Nazis – and won. Here’s what we can learn

Since the second election of Donald Trump as US president, I have thought about the Rosenstrasse women.

  • Jane Caro

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Women typically have lower super balances than men as they are more likely to take time off work to raise children.

Women must act now if they want to save their retirement. Here’s how

As we mark International Women’s Day, let me be blunt: the financial security of women approaching retirement today is in crisis.

  • Bec Wilson
Dangerous Females founder Jes Hallagan.

Brisbane business owners to ditch ‘tokenistic’ celebrations this IWD

While International Women’s Day continues to be a big event for many, some Brisbane businesswomen are demanding more.

  • Neesha Sinnya
A new collective called Sorry Not Sorry, from left Alex Hooker, Jenna Hemsworth, Reuby Kahl, Britt Rowe and Rocky Hair.

‘Kicking down the door’: What’s next for women in hospitality in wake of investigations

The Good Food Guides’ Cultural Change Champions want 2025 to be a year of momentum that leads to a safer industry for women.

  • Dani Valent
Ellen Burrows (left) and Fiona O’Riordan have supported each other through the ups and downs of their careers and personal lives.

‘She’s my ride or die’. Why women’s work friendships are different

Like family members, you don’t always choose who you work with, but for women, supportive colleagues can boost more than their mood.

  • Mercedes Maguire

Brooke Boney: ‘We must funnel our disgust into something productive’

This International Women’s Day, even if it feels like we’re going backwards, it’s important to appreciate how far we’ve come.

  • Brooke Boney
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Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reacts as he speaks to the media inside Dublin castle following the referendum on Saturday.

Irish voters reject push to overhaul references to women, family in constitution

Voters in Ireland have delivered “two wallops” to proposals to remove language about women’s duties being in the home and broaden the definition of family beyond marriage from the country’s constitution.

  • Rob Harris
International Women’s Day has become a cosplay of empowerment.

Corporate women have their special day, but what about the rest?

Let’s call it Feminist Freedom Day – a day when we can discuss what women really want.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness
Kylie Minogue and Madonna sing in Los Angeles.

Madonna and Minogue duet on International Women’s Day

The two stars performed a duet of Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 anthem I Will Survive as well as Minogue’s 2001 hit Can’t Get You Out of My Head. 

Mum Madeline Leahy with her baby girl Amelia, born 12 hours before International Women’s Day.

Madeline met Amelia just hours before International Women’s Day

Born just 12 hours shy of International Women’s Day, Amelia Ostrowsky was warmly welcomed by her doting parents and adoring big sister.

  • Hannah Kennelly

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