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Cultural change is tough, but it must be done

Rio Tinto is finding out just how much of a relentless, bruising slog it can be.

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Imported US-style transgender culture war won’t wash in WA

There are some things that should never be politicised.

Kate Emery

Workplace MattersPremiumThe women gunning for top honours in WA mining

Ambitious young women forging their way up the ranks of WA’s powerhouse mining sector have been given a nod for their contributions to diversity by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.

Simone Grogan

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Workplace gender inequality isn’t just women’s problem

This week a survey by Our Watch highlighted a significant disparity in how men and women perceive their ability to report workplace sexual harassment. 

Gemma Lloyd 

Federal PoliticsCommentsNats senator and Teal MP fire off in heated misogyny debate

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has fired a salvo at Teal independents, declaring they are not the sole defenders against misogyny. 

Danielle Le Messurier

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Women’s shelter open, three years after Council fight

Premier Roger Cook says the decision to overrule the City of Perth’s objections has been ‘vindicated’ by the opening of a new support hub in Northbridge for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

Jessica Page

Workplace MattersCommentsHow this WA firm is helping workplaces be menopause-friendly

WA entrepreneur Grace Molloy was baffled at how little she knew about perimenopause when it hit her, prompting her to set up her company that’s helping workplaces become menopause-friendly.

Cheyanne Enciso

CEOsCommentsPremiumWomen more likely to be promoted with the help of a bloke

A top workplace gender equality group has condemned a “regression” sweeping the upper ranks of Australia’s largest companies that won’t change unless women are included in the running for internal promotions.

Simone Grogan

FinancePremiumThe taboo topic this CEO wants to start talking about

Deanne Stewart wants Australia to have a bold conversation about a long-held taboo that’s affecting women’s ability to stay in the workforce at the peak of their earnings potential.

Adrian Lowe

EducationPremiumPerth university wins international award for gender equity

A West Australian university has been recognised for its leadership in promoting gender equity with an international award.

Bethany Hiatt

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Govt hit pause on major gender equity plan

A policy requiring big businesses to meet gender-based targets or risk missing out on lucrative Commonwealth contracts won’t start until next year despite Labor commitments to urgently close the pay gap. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

HALL OF FAMERPremiumSurf lifesaving stalwart features in empowering exhibit

An exhibition featuring portraits of Western Australia’s most accomplished women has opened in Albany, with one local woman featured front and centre.

Melissa Sheil

Gender Equality PremiumViolence vs homelessness: The impossible choice

Violence vs homelessness: The impossible choice being made by women facing domestic violence amid the housing crisis.

Kim Macdonald

EducationCommentsPremiumSurvey: Girls carrying weapons to schools out of fear

One in 10 Australian high school girls feel so threatened by the misogynistic behaviour of their male classmates they resort to carrying a weapon for protection, alarming new research has found.

Bethany Hiatt

Regional WAPremiumEight-hour round trip for cops to escort women to safe house

The Kimberley has missed out on a share of $100m in funding to build new safe houses for women and children fleeing domestic violence even though rates of family assaults are ten times the State average.

Sarah Crawford

Social AffairsCommentsPremiumNew series of ‘No More’ rallies sweep across Australia

A series of rallies are being held across Australia this weekend demanding more action to be taken to stamp out gender-based violence.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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WA startup sector eyes code of conduct for networking events

WA startup sector seeking to introduce code of conduct for conferences, after-work drinks and business trips.

Caitlyn Rintoul

NEW CHANGECommentsPremiumLandmark CWA vote allows men to join ranks in fresh look

The Country Women’s Association of WA will now allow men to be associate members after the organisation voted to renew its 100-year-old constitution.

Olivia Ford

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Let school survey be a chance for change

These schools produce future leaders. And if that next generation still harbour prejudices which should have died out three generations ago, then the behaviours will go on, and on, and on.

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Ex-WA private school boys lift lid on ‘toxic’ culture

Two former Perth private school boys have lifted the lid on toxic sexualised culture in a bid to improve consent education.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Gender equalityCommentsPremiumProfessions where male, female pay gap really shocks

Boys rule, girls lag as new pay data shows male brokers and money traders beat female surgeons and anaesthetists.

Neale Prior

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What to do when we suspect someone is experiencing DV

My new friend’s mum seemed anxious and skittish and often made herself scarce when I was visiting. She wore sunglasses indoors and long sleeves even on the hottest days.

Jay Hanna

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Call to revive campaign urging men to stop domestic violence

A researcher involved in one of Australia’s earliest domestic violence campaigns wants to revive a push for abusive men to seek help.

Katina Curtis

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Floreat tragedy shows we must listen to victim-survivors

We were all horrified when we heard the news that Mark Bombara had murdered Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc in their Floreat home last Friday evening.

Alison Evans