Opinion
Editorial: Women still held back from political aspirations
It beggars belief why there is still gender inequality in Australian politics in 2017. While it’s clear many women care for their families, that is not what is holding Australia back. Society’s acceptance of constant … Read more »
Time to level the playing field
By Danielle Ford. It’s been a huge 12 months in women’s sport in Australia. The inaugural AFL women’s competition was a roaring success, reaching levels of popularity even the AFL themselves weren’t expecting. The new … Read more »
The balancing act – the importance of ethically reporting suicide
By Danielle Ford. There may never have been a time when suicide has been discussed more openly in the media than the last few months. The Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has sparked vigorous, broad … Read more »
Vaccine facts stronger than fiction
By Gemma Donohoe. Medical professionals have previously described vaccinations as modern miracles. Australia is a country which is privileged enough to have many “free” lifesaving vaccination, allowing everyone access to health. According to vaccination advocate … Read more »
Same work but less pay for some
By Gemma Donahoe. The Australian Taxation Office released its statistics for 2014-2015 and the numbers are not pretty. The statistics regarding how much more men are paid than women are appalling. And while the gender … Read more »
New horizons for aged care
A seismic shift in the aged care industry is bringing enjoyment back into the lives of the elderly, but deeper shifts in care are also needed, Nicole Hegarty says. News media has been awash … Read more »
Fairytales are works of fiction not feminism
By Maddy Major. They’re the stories we all grew up with: those princesses waiting for their prince charming while talking with the local wildlife, not to mention the songs that most of us can burst … Read more »
Exercising in moderation is healthy – for everyone
By Maddy Major. Pregnancy should be a time of joy for expectant mothers, but as a society, we judge how pregnant women should behave. The criticisms have expanded beyond smoking and drinking and into diet … Read more »