The Office's Felicity Ward on the backlash against the female-led Aussie remake of popular sitcom
Australia, Published October 18, 2024
"If you don't find it funny, I’ve got some great news. You do not have to watch, isn't that wonderful?”
'I'd locked that part of myself away': How Nina Oyama reconnected with herself and her heritage by travelling to Japan
Australia, Published October 16, 2024
“I had a lot of shame about not being able to speak Japanese and not going back there every year to visit my family. I had a lot of shame about that element of my life."
MasterChef: Dessert Masters judge Melissa Leong: 'I really don't enjoy being pigeonholed'
Australia, Published October 10, 2024
From being a judge on MasterChef, to starring in The Chef’s Line, to writing food columns for top hospitality-focused publications, it’s understandable why much of the public’s perception of Melissa Leong is linked to the culinary world.
Citadel's commitment to female leads who aren't 'perfect' has made me a fan of the spy genre
Australia, Published October 8, 2024
The latest spin-off, Citadel: Diana depicts a woman who's "not just the super kick-ass spy or the glamour queen".
Linh-Dan Pham on how Last Days of the Space Age helped her reconnect with her roots
Australia, Published October 7, 2024
Set in 1979 Western Australia, the show highlights themes such as migration through the lens of a Vietnamese family, of which Pham plays the matriarch, Sandy Bui.
After fleeing the civil war in Sudan as a child, Abang Othow visualised 'buckets of hope' to hold onto her memories
Australia, Published September 29, 2024
“When I was going through my journey from five years old till 11, it was quite frightening because I was beginning to lose memory of my family.”
Chanel Contos on the myths around consent, how to ask for it, and why we need to talk about stealthing
Australia, Published September 27, 2024
"Many people still don’t understand that violating consent doesn’t always involve physical violence—it can also occur in more subtle ways."
'It is always the first step that is hardest': Nasima shares her story of coming to Australia as a refugee when she was 17
Australia, Published September 13, 2024
The now-26-year-old speaks about the journey of finding herself personally and professionally, and how The Social Outfit helped play a role in that.
From Noémie Fox to Grace Tame and Jorja Smith, Here are 21 women to look out for at SXSW Sydney 2024
Australia, Published September 12, 2024
Eating disorders are not only a young white woman's problem
Australia, Published September 5, 2024
"It’s a frustrating dialogue that is constantly parroted in the community, which makes it hard for anyone who is not white to seek help."
FIFA Women's World Cup Wins 'Best Sports Coverage' at the 2024 Logies
Australia, Published August 18, 2024
"This is the first time that a standalone female sporting event has ever won this Logie."
From a neonatal ward to the TV screen: Roxie Mohebbi’s inspiring and unexpected path to acting
Australia, Published August 9, 2024
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