Heather Mitchell as Ruth Bader Ginsberg

“I needed to tap into who she was as a woman herself”: Heather Mitchell on playing the iconic RBG

The first time Heather Mitchell played Ruth Bader Ginsburg, she wanted to represent her well. The second time around, she wants to play her well.

Astrid founder Lisa Nguyen

Opinion

Meet Lisa Nguyen, the founder of the first female-led cannabis dispensary in Australia

The stoner image, from Seth Rogen in the Pineapple Express to Snoop Dogg anywhere and everywhere, is distinctly male. But Lisa Nguyen, a reluctant pharmacist come enthusiastic cannabis entrepreneur, wants to change that perception.

Opinion

Heather Hillier on The Road to Patagonia, and motherhood

The first thing that strikes me about Heather Hillier is how calm she is, when she joins our Zoom call from her friend's place in the Northern Rivers, in New South Wales, Australia.

Madison Griffiths

Opinion

Madison Griffiths on International Women's Day, exploring Our Bodies, and what's next

'My relationship to all of my critical thought really starts with the body and how different bodies, particularly those people from marginalised backgrounds, interact with the world at large.'

Opinion

The ‘Girlies’ trend shows we need to imagine better futures for women

As the ‘girlie’ female archetype gains ascendancy on TikTok and Twitter, UK-based journalist Rosalind Moran expresses mixed feelings about what an excessive focus on girlhood means for womanhood.

Opinion

Music does wonders for your brain. Here’s how it works

As artists like Taylor Swift, Stormzy and Fred Again grace our shores, psychologist and Flow State Space founder Rashida Dungarwalla reflects on one of her core passions: the psychology of music.

Opinion

Between The Sheets: "I feel PMDD has neutered me"

Would you be able to cope with having the energy for sex only five days a month?

Opinion

Death doulas to funeral parties: Chatting Grave Matters with Nadine Cohen and Anthony Levin

At Missing Perspectives this week, we want to chat about death doulas. Yes, you read that right.

This powerful photo captures a moment of pride and activism at Athens Pride 2019. In the foreground, a person is seen holding up the iconic rainbow-coloured LGBTQ+ flag, a symbol of diversity and inclusivity. In the background, the imposing Greek Parliament building serves as a striking visual contrast, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equal rights and recognition. A testament to the courage and perseverance of the LGBTQ+ community in the face of political opposition and discrimination.

News

Turning point: Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian nation to introduce civil marriage equality

Greece has achieved a historic milestone of becoming the first Orthodox Christian nation to legalize same-sex marriage and extend equal parental rights to same-sex couples. This groundbreaking development marks a significant shift in one of Europe’s traditionally socially conservative countries.

Opinion

"Three Women" is your next must-watch on Stan

The spicy new series adapted from the book of the same name is a no-holds barred look at female desire. Author and showrunner Lisa Taddeo joined Booksmart to tell me all about it.