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Articles by The Conversation:
Health
5 ways you can fight for women’s reproductive rights
The Conversation | September 7, 2022
From protest marches and fundraising to parliamentary petitions and talking with friends, there are many ways to make your voice heard.
Health
Depression likely not caused by ‘chemical imbalance’ in brain
The Conversation | September 2, 2022
There’s no clear evidence that depression is caused by abnormally low levels of serotonin in the brain, a new study shows.
Health
What to expect when coming off the pill, and 5 things to do before you do
The Conversation | August 5, 2022
If you’re planning to come off the pill, it’s hard to know what to expect, particularly if you’ve been on it for a long time. Here's some advice.
Food
How to save $50 on your grocery bill and still eat tasty, nutritious meals
The Conversation | July 29, 2022
Feeling the pinch? You can cut your grocery bill with some planning and flexibility – and knowing your budget. Here’s how to get started.
Career
Part-time work holds women back from executive roles, accentuates pay gap
The Conversation | July 25, 2022
Most women do not work full time during their working lives, which holds them back from management positions and accentuates the pay gap.
Books
6 books about the climate crisis that offer hope
The Conversation | July 18, 2022
How to counter the gloom? We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.
Beauty
Grey-haired and radiant: reimagining ageing for women
The Conversation | July 15, 2022
Old women remain the butt of jokes; they are some of society’s most marginalised people. But age invites us to become our most authentic selves.
Work
Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting sexism enriches men too
The Conversation | July 13, 2022
While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men discovered a rather surprising benefit too.
Life
Australia has more women in cabinet than ever before: what difference will diversity make?
The Conversation | July 11, 2022
Australia has lagged behind the rest of the world on gender equality, but now women make up almost half of cabinet. Will it make a difference?









