Women

At 24, Milli Weaver was recovering from surgery. At 27, she is the NSW Young Woman of the Year. Read how this local leader is using her legal career and lived experience to advocate for the 1 in 7 Australians living with endometriosis.

Former child star turned trailblazer Sarah Monahan shared her profound journey from trauma to advocacy at the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter IWD event. Reflecting on the "Balancing the Scales" theme, the event served as a stark reminder that breaking the silence is the first step toward justice and community healing.

Female ENT surgeons and audiology experts from across the Asia Pacific gathered at Sydney Adventist Hospital for a landmark international summit. Led by Prof. Payal Mukherjee, the event tackled the critical gap in cochlear implant access—where only 11% of eligible Australians currently benefit from the technology—while advocating for surgical equipment...

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While International Women's Day highlights global equality, Jigsaw is doing the local work of closing the employment gap for women with disability. With a 91% employment retention rate, find out how their targeted training programs are building a more equitable workforce.

March is more than just a month on the calendar—it's a time for gratitude and reflection . Publisher Tina Brown explores the extraordinary contributions of local women and the vital importance of backing female-led small businesses in our community

From live Women’s Asian Cup screenings to cultural bushwalks and "Girl Power" concerts, Lane Cove is honoring International Women’s Day 2026 with a diverse program aimed at balancing the scales and celebrating local and global female talent.

Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to legislate a specific non-parole period for intimate partner homicide.  In mid- November, Parliament passed reforms that set a mandatory benchmark of 25 years behind bars for those convicted of murdering a current or former partner. This new sentencing shift places intimate partner murder beside...

In a new partnership with DV Safe Phone, North Sydney Council residents can now donate their old mobile phones to people escaping domestic violence.  Collection boxes have been installed at Stanton Library, the Coal Loader, and at Council’s Customer Service Centre. Each donated handset is wiped, repaired, and passed on to frontline...