women

Thursday, May 28

Rapid workplace change an incentive for gender equity

Working from home and flexible hours have quickly become the new normal. It’s now time to recognise that flexible work arrangements should be embraced so that women are encouraged to remain in the workforce and attain leadership positions, argues Andrea Michaels.

Rural women at the forefront of resilient and sustainable farming

Veterinarian and third generation beef pastoralist Ellen Litchfield is heading to desert country in Africa to research leading ways to farm cattle with little rainfall.

Carly Gangell with a client who is kneeing a self defence instructor wearing a "full contact suit". Photo: James Carroll.

Attacks on young women push self-defence classes

Violent and sometimes fatal attacks on young women are believed to be the catalyst for a surge in the number of teenagers attending self-defence classes in Adelaide, often at the urging of their parents.