Delegates from around the world gather at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, 9 July 2019

António Guterres calls out gender inequality at the UN this week - but the UN itself has also never had a female Secretary-General

The fact that less than 10% of the speakers during the General Debate are women obviously points to the global issue of the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles.

Opinion

In conversation with Claire and Ashley from Celebrity Memoir Book Club

New York comedians Claire and Ashley have built a brand - and a podcast - out of reading celebrity memoirs. Ahead of their first Aussie live tour, they make the case for gossip and discuss the lines they'd never cross.

Opinion

Tandem co-founder Lauren Humphrey on knowing when to pivot

"I’ve started to realise that whatever I feel in my gut doesn’t have to be right, but it needs to be considered. Knowing we needed to pivot - it felt like something was wrong."

Phoebe Litchfield

Opinion

"It excites me to help inspire the next generation": In conversation with cricketer Phoebe Litchfield

Phoebe shares her journey in cricket, the impact of female role models, and the team's preparation for the Women's T20 and World Cup.

Opinion

Meet Heba Khamis, the CEO enabling robotic dexterity through a sense of touch

Did you know humans have 2000 touch receptors in their finger pads to help them grab, touch, grip, and recognise various objects? Yeah, we didn't either. To take robotics to the next level, it turns out robots also need sensors. That’s where Contactile, led by engineer and CEO Heba Khamis, comes into play.

Opinion

In conversation with leading gender equality advocate Natasha Stott Despoja

Phoebe sat down with leading gender equality advocate Natasha Stott Despoja to discuss the state of women's rights around the world - and her work with both CEDAW and the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

Lydia Williams

Opinion

Here's how three Matildas think we can keep the momentum around women's sport going

Lydia Williams, Maddie Caspers and Tameka Yallop speak about how it's an exciting time for women's sport and what needs to be done next.

Nasima at The Social Outfit

News

'It is always the first step that is hardest': Nasima shares her story of coming to Australia as a refugee when she was 17

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.

Opinion

What happens when you experience burnout as a professional footballer? In conversation with AFLW star Sophie McDonald

After starting her athletic journey in hockey, Sophie McDonald found her true calling in AFLW. In this candid interview, she shares how she transitioned between sports, navigated the pressures of professional competition, and faced the challenges of burnout with resilience and support.

Opinion

Constantinople co-founder Di Challenor on the power of grit and how she pulled off the largest seed round raise in Australia

From cutting her teeth in tech sales at 19, to raising $32 million in a seed round to help make her banking software company Constantinople a reality, Di Challenor presents a founder masterclass in never giving up.