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Bushfire warning
An emergency bushfire warning is in place for Mariginiup, north of Perth. Keep up to date with ABC Emergency
Basil Zempilas defends women's crisis centre closure, citing resident's 'violence, drunkenness' fears
The fight over the looming closure of a critical women's crisis centre in Perth next week escalates, with Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas insisting it is what his community wants.
Why the 'Matildas effect' plays out differently in a small country town
The number of women and girls playing football has surged since the Matildas' incredible feats at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. But aiming for the top when you're from a regional area comes with added challenges.
How a lawyer's sex work side hustle turned into something much more
Mitch has always been open to new ideas. So when someone suggested sex work, the early-career lawyer decided to try it as a 'side hustle'. It turned into something more.
Inside Queensland's first Pink Sleepbus to help homeless women get safe night's sleep
A volunteer on a sleepbus dedicated to vulnerable Sunshine Coast women and children says a night of rest can help people make better decisions.
Impostor syndrome, lack of time among the challenges women face as writers — but these can be overcome
The director of a writers' festival in Australia says it's time women stopped apologising for being writers — and she suggests writing in your car if that's the only time you have.
Women over 50 travelling solo
Women in their retirement who haven’t lost their passion for travel, can find confidence and company in a support network for women on the road.
Older women 'Rolling Solo' find confidence and support while travelling alone
These women have not lost their passion for travel and have found a way to create friendships while on the road without a partner.
Bianca's 'David and Goliath' battle with police is a cautionary tale for victims of family violence
Bianca went to Hobart Police Station to report she'd been assaulted, assuming officers would protect her. Instead, they took out a family violence order against her — but perhaps she shouldn't have been so surprised.
Double amputee makes triumphant return to the sport she loves at National Sprint Championships
Shona Muckert relies on a wheelchair for many day-to-day activities but when it comes to competitive canoeing, her disability does not hold her back.
This university won't be hiring based on 'merit' anymore — here's why
Queensland University of Technology's vice-chancellor says the institution will move towards "inclusive suitability" rather than merit because "the workforce needs to reflect the students coming through".
How a timber worker with a disability overcame her fear of career barriers to train colleagues
Kirsten Drier says if she can improve other people's skills and help them out then that's a really good day.
When Jo felt her life was 'falling apart', doctors had no answers. Then she saw a news show and diagnosed herself
Jo Caminiti spent years in pain and being so tired she could barely walk as doctors failed to link her symptoms to perimenopause. She says a simple treatment "transformed" her life overnight.
Calls to reform consent laws to allow sexual assault cases involving intoxication to be prosecuted
We now teach that no means no, and if someone is drunk, they cannot consent but what happens when a person is so intoxicated, they can’t clearly remember their alleged assault?
'This is why I didn't want to report': What made Bec's fight for justice against her alleged rapist harder
Few victims of sexual assault will report the crime to police – even fewer will see the inside of a courtroom. There's one key element common to a staggering number of sexual assault cases that experts believe the justice system is yet to properly confront.
Young political voices heard as teenage mayors are elected to their local council
In a NSW first, a Young Mayors program saw 1,400 high-schoolers vote in the first-ever underage preferential vote in the state. The result: these youthful visionaries now have the ear of Wollongong City Council.
Celeste Barber on Australia's 'uncomfortable' fashion moment
Comedian Celeste Barber is no stranger to the absurdities of the fashion industry, but even she was taken aback to learn the extent to which some clothes – and the women who wore them – were policed in our nation’s past.
Experts say lack of secrecy around DV refuges could lead to women being killed after details published online
New South Wales women's groups say they're "absolutely stunned" by the recent publication of development applications for domestic violence shelters by local councils.
Everything you need to know about perimenopause — and how to know if it's started for you
Menopause is technically the single day 12 months after your last period. But perimenopause can last years. Here's what to look for and when to get help, writes Erin Molan.
Mum's first day as a firefighter puts her on the frontline at bushfire emergency
Kristy-Lee Lucke says realising her eight-year dream to become a firefighter got off to an "intimidating" start when her crew was called to a bushfire emergency.
Firefighter's first day
Kristy-Lee Lucke is one of three new firefighters who have joined the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service in Bundaberg, 4.5hours north of Brisbane.
High fashion hits the stage in tiny outback town better known for gold mining
Previously, when tourists stopped at Coolgardie's visitor centre for souvenirs, there were none. It gave Rose Mitchell the idea of making some. Then, with her town's support, her dream of creating wearable art, and a high-end fashion show, became a reality.
When it comes to women in parliament, Australia lags behind — but this program hopes to change that
Australia still lags behind dozens of countries when it comes to female representation in federal parliament. A national program is now equipping more women with the skills and confidence to run for office.
Analysis
analysis:I bought my friend a gift that left her furious and resentful
Anna Funder's new book excoriates a truth unchanged from both before and after George Orwell's time: What women do in a marriage, in a family, creates more time for the other members of that family than they would ever have without her, writes Virginia Trioli.
Saya Sakakibara was about to quit BMX but overcame injury to become World Cup champion
A year after almost quitting the sport of BMX racing due to lingering concussion symptoms and injuries, Australia's Saya Sakakibara went on to win the World Cup in the final race at the 2023 UCI BMX Racing World Cup in Argentina.
Beck wants stable housing for her daughter but the spread of Airbnbs in her town makes that tough
This single mother was heartbroken when Airbnbs took away affordable rentals in her seaside home and left her struggling to find somewhere stable to live. She hopes a new government incentive will ease the pressure.