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Fifty years ago, I wrote a bestseller about sexism in Australia. So, what’s changed?
Opinion
Feminism

Fifty years ago, I wrote a bestseller about sexism in Australia. So, what’s changed?

Australia’s not as sexist as it was, but too many men still see women’s success as undermining their status.

  • by Anne Summers
Students suspended, police called after sexism scandal at high-profile school
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Students suspended, police called after sexism scandal at high-profile school

Students have been suspended and the police have been called in after a sexism scandal at a high-profile private school in Melbourne.

Allegations of sexism and toxic culture at Sydney private boys school
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Allegations of sexism and toxic culture at Sydney private boys school

An investigation has uncovered allegations of sexism amid a toxic culture at one of the nation's most prestigious schools.

Marty’s sexism is sheer gold. Now, where did I put that hammer?
Opinion
Sexism

Marty’s sexism is sheer gold. Now, where did I put that hammer?

Triple M host strayed offside while on air, and scored a spectacular own goal.

  • by Michelle Cazzulino
Gable Tostee cries sexism following casino ban after alleged strangling

Gable Tostee cries sexism following casino ban after alleged strangling

The Gold Coast man, who was acquitted after being charged with murdering his Tinder date in 2014, said the casino responded unfairly to the alleged domestic violence incident.

  • by Catherine Strohfeldt
What haunted Gillard stalks Harris, and it’s not just sexism

What haunted Gillard stalks Harris, and it’s not just sexism

Julia Gillard confronted unfair criticism throughout her prime ministership. Now a similar strain of judgment is being attached to Kamala Harris.

  • by Sean Kelly
‘Good morning ladies’: Agency that protects workers faces sexism, bullying claims

‘Good morning ladies’: Agency that protects workers faces sexism, bullying claims

The Victorian government agency responsible for investigating wage theft and workplace misconduct is facing allegations of bullying and sexism by current and former employees.

  • by Charlotte Grieve
'Systemic' discrimination within Queensland Police, report finds
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'Systemic' discrimination within Queensland Police, report finds

The Queensland Police Service has come under scrutiny over ongoing sexism, misogyny and racism within the force after the Human Rights Commission's review uncovered systemic discrimination.

‘Why are they asking the women to move?’ Scheduling crunch ignites sexism row

‘Why are they asking the women to move?’ Scheduling crunch ignites sexism row

Scheduling chaos at the Australian Open has ignited a sexism debate between two former tennis greats, as early morning finishes again become the running sore of the tournament.

  • by Greg Baum
She was told women weren’t funny. Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French showed her otherwise

She was told women weren’t funny. Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French showed her otherwise

Jen Brister’s comedy career began amid sexism and misogyny – now she sells out theatres.

  • by Rod Yates
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All the Kennedy men: a tale of misogyny, sexism, abuse and destruction

All the Kennedy men: a tale of misogyny, sexism, abuse and destruction

Maureen Callahan’s book goes over some familiar ground, but assembles a case against Kennedy men over how they treated the women in their lives.

  • by Andrew Broertjes
Sure, Sheargold’s opinions are sexist dross. But we’re missing the real point
Opinion
Sexism

Sure, Sheargold’s opinions are sexist dross. But we’re missing the real point

Marty didn’t suddenly become a misogynist this week. His comments were entirely on brand. So why this sudden moral awakening after he mentioned the Matildas?

  • by Kate Halfpenny
Harris faces the sexism directed at Clinton and the racism directed at Obama

Harris faces the sexism directed at Clinton and the racism directed at Obama

The Democratic Party’s next test is protecting Kamala Harris from the vile onslaught coming her way. The MAGA attacks on the US vice president have already become deeply personal.

  • by Charles M. Blow
Radio host forced to apologise for sexist radio rant
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Radio host forced to apologise for sexist radio rant

Radio host Marty Sheargold has been forced to apologise for a sexist slur against the Matildas.

Segal’s antisemitism plan takes us down a path we should fear to tread

Segal’s antisemitism plan takes us down a path we should fear to tread

What if the proposals made by Australia’s antisemitism envoy were made in the name of a range of other prejudices: transphobia, homophobia, anti-Indigenous racism, sexism?

  • by Waleed Aly
Sheargold pulled off air after sexist tirade
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Sheargold pulled off air after sexist tirade

Marty Sheargold has been pulled off the air, failing to appear on his nationally syndicated radio show after he was forced to apologise for a sexist slur against the Matildas.

Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend

Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies

The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.

  • by Benjamin Law
I’d fractured 12 vertebrae and my skull. Then I was accused of ‘schoolgirl tactics’

I’d fractured 12 vertebrae and my skull. Then I was accused of ‘schoolgirl tactics’

By the time she won the Melbourne Cup, Michelle Payne had heard every sexist trope. These were the worst.

  • by Michelle Payne
‘They knifed us’: The spat that could come back to haunt Albanese

‘They knifed us’: The spat that could come back to haunt Albanese

Minister Don Farrell’s office has accused the teals of berating government staff over donation reform. Teal MP Kate Chaney says the accusation smacks of sexism.

  • by Paul Sakkal
‘Bully or be bullied’: Harassment, sexism rife among staff in Victoria’s prisons, report finds

‘Bully or be bullied’: Harassment, sexism rife among staff in Victoria’s prisons, report finds

Bullying and sexism is endemic in Victoria’s prison system, a new report has revealed, with three quarters of prison staff having witnessed harmful workplace behaviour by one of their colleagues.

  • by David Estcourt