Every poll, every survey, every voter and least of all the man himself thought Labor would win and win easily the Federal election...
Sometimes a quote on social media makes you stop, sit up and listen. For me, a quote shared by a friend did just that.
You see, you don’t always have to go to the wedding, but hell if someone dies, then attend the funeral.
Well, with Mother’s Day tomorrow, it’s as good a time as any to reflect on some of the best...
The relationship we have with the people we went to school with is unique and invaluable. Here's why.
As much as they make you smile, children truly wreck your teeth. Here’s how…
You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.
When you are getting down about online criticism or abuse, ask yourselves three questions....
Linda Reed-Enever is one of those energetic, effervescent people who barely misses a beat. She’s fun, lively, a successful businesswoman and effortlessly humorous, but she has also spent all her adult life grappling with endometriosis – a condition that affects one in 10 Australian women.
In a time when we are all seeking leadership, look no further than Jacinda Ardern, whose actions over the past few days have caused us all to sit up and take note.
Of course, the irony is, had either of us spoken up and mentioned it at the time, we would have realised we were far from alone…
Let's change from 'remember when' or 'I wish I could have done that' to 'I've done' or 'I'm doing'!!
One of the greatest female athletes Australia has produced, a superstar in the pool who runs a busy home, has kids and a full-time gig on morning radio.
International Women's Day. The lunches are fun, the hashtags are great but often phoning a friend is just as good.
What’s an experience you loved sharing with your dad?
No matter what we are living through, no matter how tough the road in front of you, always believe that things will get better.
Epitaph - a word that brought a group of grown men and women to tears
Virginia Lydiard tried thousands of cases and conducted hundreds of appeals in her 35 years at the bar – the last 18 with the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions.
The argument ignited due to a clash of opinions between the two women when a panel was discussing the weekend’s Invasion Day protests, in which thousands of Australians took to the street in support of changing the date of Australia Day.
Ashleigh Barty take a bow. The 22 year old from Ipswich, a working-class town in Queensland has the hopes of a nation on her shoulders.
Dear Molly recently connected with founder Rochelle Courtenay to meet the woman behind Share the Dignity and learn more about the simple initiatives that are making a very real difference to disadvantaged Australian women’s lives.
What initially started as a Facebook page and a call for donations from clients, neighbours and friends has grown to encompass over 4000 volunteers, who collect, sort, register and distribute donated packs of tampons and pads to homeless shelters and disadvantaged.
When it comes to relationships, equal or greater intelligence may be a key attribute we seek in our partners.
As the heady excitement of Christmas subsides and we look back at the ledger of 2018, it’s a timely opportunity to ponder how the year shaped up for women.
Christmas can be stressful and overwhelming for a lot of us. But among all the chaos, let's remind ourselves of what's really important.
As a nation, we grieved for the family and as mothers our hearts skipped a little faster and we kept our kids a little closer....
"I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance, Never settle for the path of least resistance..." the lyrics of a song can be a life lesson for us all.
Sharon Melamed is the founder of Matchboard, a company crowned “Business of the Year” at the 2018 Optus My Business Awards. Sharon also holds LinkedIn’s PowerProfile status for having one of the 50 most visited profiles in Australia.
According to recent media reports, Meghan and Kate just don't get along. Happy families just don't sell papers but women at war sure do and the media are banking on us wanting more...
We are inundated with the hashtags #girlpower #promotewomen #womensupportingwomen but let's be real and do something more.
Ivanka Trump seems to have it all. Beauty, a seemingly successful career and now a prominent position within the White House. As she has liked to depict on social media this 'working mum' can do it all. Why then is her popularity on the decline....?
As many of our students finish High School this week, amid all the celebrations and shenanigans, lets tell them to look around.
For the youth of our society facing upcoming exams in the next week or so....do they really mean that much?
In the past week an alleged victim of sexual harassment has been forced to relive her nightmare. Just like in the first instance, without her consent and not by her choosing. Read more on the blog.
Like life, any horse on any day can win. The important thing is to show up.
"The drought is really just horrible. Today we were expecting some rain, and it hasn't come. I know how much it upsets me and I can see how much it upsets and frustrates the farmer and there isn't anything we can do."
Imagine waking each morning trying to maintain hope amidst growing debt and the feeling you’ve failed your family’s legacy while jeopardising your children’s future.
As we mark World Teacher’s Day this October that small moment sums up the incredible power of a true teacher – a person who will take those in need under their wing as they lead the group to achieve
...Clinton has just told of his relationship with Nelson Mandela and how Mandela taught him a lot about love and forgiveness. I am inspired by what he said and can relate so strongly to his words that in a strange way, I feel the story is being told directly to me, for me.
