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Outdated stereotypes about who a “real fisher” is could be costing Australia’s recreational fishing industry valuable talent, creativity, and growth, new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) suggests. Published in Maritime Studies, the study is the first of its kind to explore women’s experiences of recreational fishing in the Northern Territory – the only Australian jurisdiction … Continued
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28 October 2025 Nominations have officially opened ahead of the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards. The awards – set to run for their 20th year – honour the vital contributions made by Australia’s nurses, midwives, nurse educators, researchers, and personal care workers, who improve health outcomes for those in our community through exemplary care and support. HESTA CEO … Continued
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For the first time, leading UK health body NICE will formally adapt a clinical guideline – the 2023 International Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Guideline – led by the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI). The Monash University-led Guideline will be adapted to advance evidence-based PCOS care in the UK. Monash University has signed an … Continued
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Analysis of Victorian Public Service data shows DEECA has allowed the gender pay gap for female forest firefighters to nearly triple over four years, with women missing out on $4,255 in pay increases, damning figures we are highlighting ahead of Wednesday’s “Fair Pay Now” rally at Parliament. The data shows female forest firefighters received only $3,781 in pay … Continued
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Monday, 27 October 2025 Author and environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou joins ACF as national ambassador Australia’s national environment group, the Australian Conservation Foundation has today welcomed award-winning author, environmentalist and presenter Natalie Kyriacou OAM as a national ambassador. Ms Kyriacou was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia and the Forbes 30 Under 30 … Continued
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Survivors of sexual violence have been given a direct voice in shaping policy and advocacy priorities through a groundbreaking online initiative by Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) in partnership with the newDemocracy Foundation. The project, called YourSay, invites anyone in Victoria to visit the YourSay website and submit ideas on how to prevent, respond to, or … Continued
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Brisbane, Australia | 15 October 2025 – Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions Australians make – but too often, the experience has left women feeling sidelined, pressured, or talked down to. CarExpert, Australia’s #1 destination for new car buyers, has launched a new service that redefines the car-buying experience. By combining … Continued
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Key Facts: Key Facts – Women’s Health at Work & WMSDs WMSDs are Australia’s #1 workplace injury, costing the economy more than $55 billion annually in lost productivity, absenteeism, health costs and reduced quality of life. 91% of female desk workers report suffering a WMSD, compared to 76% of men. Women are 22% more likely … Continued
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13 October 2025 Attributable to HESTA CEO Debby Blakey: We are thrilled to welcome the Federal Government’s announcement today on the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset (LISTO), which will boost the retirement outcomes of more than a million Australians on low incomes. Changes to increase LISTO eligibility to the second marginal tax threshold of $45,000 and … Continued
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Australian nano-biotech Nexsen Limited to debut on ASX with world-first diagnostic platform spanning human health, agriculture and biosecurity Sydney, Australia, October 13, 2025: Each year, 1.9 million newborns die from preventable infections – 40% during labour – that could have been detected and treated – if only clinicians had faster, more reliable diagnostic tools. One … Continued
