 Lessons of a Lipstick Queen
A valuable in-depth book based around Poppy King’s reflections on starting and running a business, turned into a knowledge base for those who own a business or looking to start one. Read the review |
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 The Me Myth
From a survivor of childhood abuse, Andrew Griffith's latest life management book presents a heartfelt and remarkable argument for reclaiming what's important in life. Read the review |
Watchdog probes maternity discrimination
The Fair Work Ombudsman has expressed concern about the number of women whose employment is being terminated during maternity leave. “Our early cases suggest some employers are attempting to avoid their obligations to women when they return to work after the birth of a child,” says Chief Counsel Natalie James. More
Advancement of Women in the Workplace Award
The Australian virtual Centre for Leadership for Women, together with Avril Henry and Diversity Council Australia, announces a new national award for 2010 to recognise women and men who are leading the way in reducing gender disparity, promoting equity and women’s advancement in the workplace. More on the Awards
Diversity weathers the storm
The diversity agenda of Australia’s leading organisations has weathered the impacts of the GFC storm better than expected, according to an online survey of Diversity Council Australia's members. More
 World's 100 Most Powerful Women: Forbes
For the fourth year running Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, was voted the world's most powerful woman, with Australia's Gail Kelly (CEO, Westpac) ranked in the top 20 (number 18). The ranking is based on a composite of public profile – calculated using press mentions – and financial heft. Full story
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Female Senator crosses floor to end billing of detainees
In September the Liberal Party's Judith Troeth voted with the Federal Government to end the practice of billing those held in immigration detention. The Victorian Liberal told the Senate: “No advanced society should have on its books laws like this.” More on Senator Troeth More on the Bill
2009 Pink Ribbon Breakfast
Working to fight breast cancer, Monday 26th October will be Pink Ribbon Day, and October is Breast Cancer Month. You can indicate your interest in the breakfasts with the National Breast Cancer Foundation here, or learn more about Pink Ribbon Day here.
Networks and discrimination holding women from boards: Report
A closed shop mentality and discriminatory perceptions of women, and lack of government action are factors keeping women from senior board posts, according to a new survey of Australian women, most of whom have board experience. More
Cool Company Awards, 2009 – Nominations open
Sponsored by Anthill magazine, this is your chance to nominate a business that is defying convention to bring about positive change. This year, vastly different from 2008, nominated companies run by women thus far represent 35% of the total. More
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