With romance fiction booming, especially among women, we explore the curious tension between love stories and feminist ideals. Is it possible to have both? Nina Kenwood shares her thoughts on what makes a love story truly captivating in today’s world.
4th September, 24 Read more
Three years on from the release of our harm-prevention podcast, The Trap, broadcaster and writer Jacinta Parsons reflects on the state of domestic abuse in this country. She looks at what has changed, what has stayed the same, and why The Trap remains difficult, but necessary listening.
6th August, 24 Read more
For journalist Gina Rushton the question — should I become a parent? — arrived like a sudden and unbearable cramp. Why does the prospect of parenthood feel so complicated in 2024?
20th June, 24 Read more
Making its debut on July 3, ‘The Long Game’ is a razor-sharp examination of the public commentary around sexual assault victims and the ongoing challenges for women in public life.
6th June, 24 Read more
More and more women are being diagnosed with Autism later in life. If you are wanting to know how to better support someone with Autism, have recently been diagnosed, or are thinking that maybe, possibly, you might be Autistic yourself (thanks TikTok), you'll want to give these resources a look.
16th April, 24 Read more
This March, in a nod to endometriosis awareness month, Mel Fulton chatted with endometriosis and chronic pain advocate, co-chair of the Inquiry into Women’s Pain Sub-Committee, and founder of Private Parts Community Fi Macrae, about how to take care of yourself in the medical system and beyond when you’re experiencing pelvic pain – no matter where you’re at on the road to diagnosis.
7th March, 24 Read more
Chanel Contos is well known for her work towards eradicating rape culture. In speaking with Madison Griffiths at the Wheeler Centre on Tuesday 5 March, Chanel was asked: are we making progress? Answer: it's complicated.
7th March, 24 Read more
We asked well-read feminist Mel Fulton — host of Triple RRR's book show, Literati Glitterati — to share her hot tips for engrossing summer reads by women and gender diverse writers. From epic family sagas to witty and reflective personal essays, here's Mel's top recommended reads.
6th December, 23 Read more
From Taylor Swift's Eras tour to Greta Gerwig's blockbuster Barbie film, 2023 has sparked a new celebration of girlhood. Contrasted with social media trends like "Girl Dinner" and "Girlsplaining" it raises questions about empowerment versus the reinforcement of harmful stereotypes.
6th December, 23 Read more
This year, the Sydney Peace Prize was awarded to Nazanin Boniadi, an Iranian-American actress and human rights activist. Iranian-Australian journalist and writer, Shokoofeh Azar, reflects on what this nomination means for women's rights and why we should all be paying attention.
16th November, 23 Read more