Tag: Women
Report finds paid maternity leave 'not important to executives'
A survey has found very few executives believe paid maternity leave is the key to keeping women in the work force.[MORE]
Kidman campaigns to end violence against women
Nicole Kidman stepped off the red carpet and on to the world diplomatic stage at the United Nations this week to continue her "Say NO to Violence Against Women" campaign.[MORE]
Aust ratifies UN protocol on discrimination against women
Australia has signed a UN convention to provide Australian women with international legal protection for their human rights. [MORE]
Govt to sign UN protocol denouncing violence against women
The Federal Government has moved to sign on to a United Nations optional protocol to eliminate violence against women.[MORE]
Scheme encourages women into male dominated industries
The Whitsunday Development Corporation says it has helped a number of women gain the confidence and skills to take on work in male dominated industries.[MORE]
Isa Mayor sees upside of Ernie award
The Mount Isa Mayor says he's not worried about being awarded the top prize for sexist comments.[MORE]
Miners' partners face more abuse: research
New university research shows that women with partners in Queensland's Bowen Basin's mining industry are up to three-and-a-half times more likely to suffer from controlling and possessive behaviour from their partner.[MORE]
Report predicts rise in homeless, single women
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A new report predicts that homelessness among single women aged over 35 is set to escalate in the next 20 years.[MORE]
Govt urged to keep paid maternity scheme
Pressure is mounting on the Govt to introduce a paid maternity leave scheme as a way to stimulate the economy. [MORE]
Single-sex schooling 'good leadership prep for girls'
The principal of one of Brisbane's biggest girls' schools says single sex schooling better prepares women for leadership roles later in life.[MORE]
New Bond girl more than arm candy
Another Bond film, another debate about the role of women in the long-running franchise.[MORE]
Australia loses ground in gender equality ranking
Nordic countries have retained their top rankings for gender equality, but Australia has finished outside the top 20.[MORE]
Concerns over paid maternity leave
The mining sector says it cannot afford a proposal for 18 weeks' paid parental leave.[MORE]
Glass ceiling will add to skills shortage: report
More women must be attracted to board positions of major companies to counter impending skills shortages, the author of a report into gender equality says.[MORE]
Mining families need greater support: study
A study of women whose partners work in the mining industry has emphasised the need to support mining families.[MORE]
Mackay women set to 'Reclaim the Night'
Mackay women are being encouraged to march down Victoria Street this evening in the annual Reclaim the Night.[MORE]
Women reclaim the night at 30th anniversary rally
Several hundred people have gathered in Melbourne tonight as part of the annual Reclaim the Night rally.[MORE]
Females a minority in council elections
The Victorian branch of the Australian Local Government Women's Association says there is a state-wide trend of women shunning local councils because they are not seen as good working environments.[MORE]
Concerns over lack of women candidates in local elections
Women's groups are worried about the lack of female candidates for next month's local government elections.[MORE]
Let's talk quotas: BCA chief blasts glass ceiling
One of Australia's most prominent business leaders says it may be necessary to bring in quotas for women in business.[MORE]
Glass ceiling remains strong as female corporate positions fall
New research shows the number of women on corporate boards and in top management positions has fallen.[MORE]
Vic women celebrate 100yrs of voting
A celebration is being held today to mark 100 years since women won the right to vote in Victoria.[MORE]
Vic Parliament passes abortion bill
The Victorian Parliament has passed legislation to decriminalise abortion.[MORE]
'Beauty disadvantaged' call sparks worldwide interest
The Mayor of Mt Isa says he has received letters and emails from women across the world eager to learn more about the city and possibly move there.[MORE]
Western NSW women donate bras to world record bid
More than 2,000 bras have been collected from western New South Wales women as part of a world record attempt to break the longest continual line of hooked bras.[MORE]
