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The Weekly's Editor-in-Chief, Helen McCabe, discusses her time at the helm of The Weekly and the challenges facing the media industry as she delivers the Andrew Olle Media Lecture.

She’s all out of roses to give, but never fear because Sam Frost is making a blazing entrance to the world of radio.

Four days after Sam Frost and Sasha went public with their Bachelorette love story, there’s apparently already a new man in the leading lady’s life.

The adorable singer has just come an honorary doctor.

Find out which jobs these celebs worked before they hit the big time!

Robbie Williams has only just touched down in Australia for his Let Me Entertain You tour and already he’s telling reporters that his next move may be off the stage and on to the small screen.

We’d all like to think the world we live in is one devoid of horrific sexism and brutal verbal abuse but a brave Erin Molan shows we’ve got a very long way to go.

It seems the days of consumers snapping up everything a celebrity sells are over as Blake Lively announces she is closing down her lifestyle website Preserve.

A 16-year-old engineering student has built a wheelchair-adaptable stroller for inspiring paraplegic mother.

“I have fallen more in love with him through this process, because he has stood up, he’s been a man, he’s owned his feelings and his emotions and he’s said ‘I’m not okay’.”

"If you’re a cabinet minister, or a journalist, and you’re intimidated by the Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister, then maybe you don’t deserve your job.”

One cheeky intern carefully hid a note on a post-it to tell their boss how they really felt.

And we don't need to be convinced further.

"Shift work is NOT a lifestyle choice." - Nurse Dani Tinkler says that changes to penalty rates won't just affect nurses, it will affect the ones they care for.

I hid my pregnancy from investors, from family, even from my own business partner.

Queen Elizabeth rules over 2.3 billion people but Gina Rinehart’s $29 billion have seen her officially declared more powerful than the ageing monarch.

Hands up. Who remembers the adorable son of Ross and Carol in 90s sitcom Friends? This week he shared pictures from his graduation ceremony, and it made us feel very, very old.

Surgery in Australia has become an obscene boys’ club for some, ruled by innuendo and sexual harassment. But there are whistle-blower female surgeons fighting the system – at great personal cost.

Breaking news: nobody is surprised.

Meet the girl beating the boys at their own game.

Switch from florals to full skirts and slim pants to wide leg, with these sleek winter updates.

The Australian Taxation Office's newest tax report highlights a huge pay gap between the nation’s richest and poorest.

The Weekly looks back at Susanna Matters, the founder of Goods For Girls, and how winning the Women of the Future award in 2013 changed her life.

Many of us dream of retirement but when we get there it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. The Weekly gets author and career coach Jane Jackson to give you some tips on getting back into the workforce.

It's true. Women who succeed in breaking through the glass ceiling are more likely to be pushed off the glass cliff.

Should you dress for the job you want, not the job you have? We dusted off our sharpest suit and consulted the experts.

A landmark study has found that people with unusual or difficult-to-pronounce names are less likely to succeed at work.

If you're not getting the job you want, there's a big chance it's got nothing to do with your resume.

The Australian Women’s Weekly’s exciting Women in Business Awards is calling for business owners who would like an injection of cash and expertise – and who wouldn’t?

Study finds a sneaky double standard that is robbing qualified women of promotions and leadership roles.

More than 70 per cent of working Australians believe it's their right to take sickies – and people living in NSW and WA seem to be the biggest bludgers.

Female employees make up just over a quarter of those in key management positions in Australian workplaces, research finds.

Ditch the cheap bottle of bubbly and I.O.U Christmas cards — you'll earn some serious brownie points at the office with any of these awesome gift ideas for Kris Kringle...

An image of a woman breastfeeding her baby at her university graduation has gone viral, but should a photo like this provoke such a strong reaction when it’s considered a natural part of mothering?

A Spanish businesswomen has said that she would not hire a woman between the ages of 25 and 45 incase they fell pregnant.

Women are turning their back on a political career and other leadership roles out of fear they won't be treated fairly.

Three out of four Australian employers haven't taken steps to ensure they pay women and men fairly, new research shows.

Young adults prefer to spend their money on life experiences rather than material goods, study suggests.

Aussies place second in the world to emerge from a divorce better financially, a new study has found.

Women are happiest at 25. What changes in their thirties?

A national report reveals men now agree women do it tougher in the corporate world.

The research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that women, on average, are better than the opposite sex at episodic memory (the memory of autobiographical events). Agneta Herlitz, the co-author of the study and a psychologist at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, and her colleagues surveyed 30,000 individuals across 13 European countries. The […]

Working mothers face shocking discrimination in the corporate world.

Two readers share their experiences of a job interview gone awry and what they learnt from the experience.

You might have been given countless pieces of parenting advice from well-meaning mums before you gave birth, but dealing with how to return to work after maternity leave probably wasn’t one of them. We bet no one mentioned the confidence hit you’d take after months away from the workforce, or told you how strongly FOMO […]

While “house hubbies” are still a far cry from the social norm in Australia, they are growing in number as new mums seek to secure their career. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there are just over 39,000 stay-at-home dads (or men not working who list their main duty as “caring for children”), compared […]

Imagine if clocking in for work meant confronting massive spiders and angry snakes, hovering eight metres above the ground without a safety harness, or sneaking across international check points in places like Syria to cover war. We meet three Australian women chasing danger for good reason. Tracey Shelton is a conflict reporter in the Middle […]

Currently there is no real interest charged for HECS‑HELP loans. Rather, student debts are indexed each year to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (inflation) and maintain their real value. But in a dramatic break from the 25-year history of HECS, the Abbott Government will peg the interest rate for student debt to the […]

A poll has revealed most businessmen believe women create their own glass ceiling with almost two thirds saying career opportunities are equal.

Working from home sounds like the ultimate dream — no office politics and no dreary commutes! But how hard is it to stay motivated when working solo? These tips will have you ticking off your ‘to-do’ list in no time. When freelance journalist and communications specialist, Andrea Sophocleous, began working from home five years ago, […]

If a colleague is making unwanted advances towards you that make you feel offended, humiliated or intimidated, here’s the action you can take. “What are you doing!?” I asked my boss as he grazed his fingertips over my shoulder blades. “I’m touching you inappropriately,” he said. “Does it bother you?” Of course it bothered me. […]

You’re the last to turn off the lights at work. You spend your evenings putting your children to bed before catching up on a stack of assessments that are due tomorrow. You’ve lost count of the times you’ve cancelled a family picnic, drinks with friends, or a gym session, because your life has become an […]

Ohio State University student Annalisa Hartlaub has captivated the cultures of decades gone by with her photography project.

Salary equality for women and men in the workforce is a contentious issue, and the latest figures released by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) draw a grim picture for women. Full-time working women earn $262.50 less a week than men, and would have to work 64 days more on average each year to reach […]

New research out of the UK suggests first-born females have an ambitious edge that leads to lifelong success.

Striking a balance between work and play can be a challenging task, particularly for new mums. Striking a balance between work and play can be a challenging task, particularly for new mums. According to The Big Squeeze, more than 27 percent of women working full time are dissatisfied with the juggle of their home and office life […]

With a little determination, persistence and strategy, it’s never too late to follow your passions and be a success. Here are some top tips from the experts to get you started. What did you want to be when you grew up? An aid worker? An actress? A lawyer? As grown women we’re often living out […]

Being made redundant can take a huge toll on your life, both financially and emotionally.

Do you change outfits at least five times before you head out the door? It's never easy to find the perfect outfit to make the right impression, so we've asked our expert to cut the hard work for you!

Returning to work after childbirth can be a stressful time, but research shows that working mums report being happier and more fulfilled than their stay-at-home counterparts in the long-run. Returning to work after childbirth can be a stressful time, as new mums deal with sudden change and the anxiety of leaving their bub with a […]

When Rachel Norman discovered she was eligible for paid maternity leave shortly before the birth of her third child, she was ecstatic. Then, panic kicked in. When Rachel Norman discovered she was eligible for paid maternity leave shortly before the birth of her third child, she was ecstatic. Then, panic kicked in. The 32-year-old financial […]

It’s often said that first impressions are made within the first 30 seconds of meeting, so dressing appropriately for your dream job is highly important. Once you’ve landed the job and have your well-heeled self firmly cemented in the office, you can be a little braver with outfit choices. However, for your initial interview, give […]

Perenna Kei has just been named the world's youngest billionaire but everything other than her bank balance is a total mystery.

You may be outgoing and friendly in social situations, but those characteristics don’t always translate well in the workplace. Everyone has painful bouts of self-doubt — it’s simply human nature. Fortunately, there are a number of everyday tricks that can help to boost your confidence and land you that job or promotion. “A change in […]

With Aussies now working longer and more likely to have several different jobs, what are the best ways to successfully change careers and be on the road to a more fulfilling profession? Public servant turned horticulturist, Alison Flakemore, said the key step to changing careers is having the confidence within yourself to do it. “People […]

It's important to review your financial situation regularly, and by following these simple tips you'll be able to assess where your hard-earned cash is going.

Prince William has returned to full-time study beginning an agriculture course at the University of Cambridge yesterday.

We’re living for longer than ever but Australian women are still taking early retirement when they turn 50. New figures from the Bureau of Statistics showed that the average retirement age for women was 50, despite the government urging people to work until they are 67. Men are also falling short of government expectations, retiring […]

Gone are the days of a single income. Now, almost 60 per cent of couples with children have both parents in the workforce, compared to 40 per cent in the 1980s.

Pregnancy is now the number one reason behind workplace discrimination complaints, overtaking disability and family responsibilities for the first time. Of 235 complaints received by the FWO in 2012-13 pregnant women who felt they had been discriminated against at work accounted for 28 per cent, up dramatically from eight per cent in 2010-11. Historically discrimination […]

Don't just focus on the interior of your house, spruce up your mortgage repayments and save thousands of dollars in interest.

Financial worries can be very stressful, so it's important to take control and start looking forward to a debt-free future.

Trying to avoid unwanted male attention in the office? Imagining your grandmother is in the room during interaction with colleagues of the opposite sex is one way. Not wearing anything revealing and learning to accept compliments “gracefully” are also said to work a charm. Although sounding like this advice comes from some 1950’s etiquette manual, […]

It's time to hit the re-start button and get your financial affairs in order. Follow these six savvy tips to stop you treading water.

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart, Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and Westpac boss Gail Kelly have all been named in Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s most powerful women. Gina Rinehart is the highest placed Aussie at number 16, leapfrogging the Prime Minister who sits in the 28th spot. The mining magnate with an estimated wealth of […]

How's that superannuation of yours looking? Follow these six steps to ensure you retire comfortably.

With many families struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, small changes in everyday spending go a long way. Cut back in these areas and really notice a difference.

Face to face interaction is just one of the benefits of having your staff in the office during office hours.

Yes, love does come first, but sometimes money matters get in the way. Find out if you and your partner are financially compatible by asking yourselves these six questions.

Sending the kids back to school can be a financially stressful time for parents. Get organised now by following these handy tips.

These young women all have big dreams, and now they are one step closer to getting their projects off the ground.

With many university degrees now costing tens of thousands of dollars, there are big financial implications for both parents and students. Here's how to navigate the tertiary minefield.

It's very easy to overspend during the festive season. Be kind to your wallet by following these twelve tips on gift giving and more.

As commentators continue to rage over the sexism debate, an international survey has found that Australian women are the world’s most economically advanced. Topping a list of 128 countries, women in Australia won out in access to education, market participation and anti-discrimination policies. Following Australia were three Scandinavian countries — Norway, Sweden and Finland, with […]

Credit card debt weighing you down? Get on top of it once and for all with these five simple steps.

Like any top performing athlete, fitness of the financial kind takes planning, training, time and perseverance to stay on top of your game - so don't let poor fitness ruin your chances of winning gold.

Before you head out on a shopping spree, there are a few smart financial strategies that could see you get more bang for your buck.

Princess Eugenie donned a cap and gown to graduate from Newcastle University yesterday in front of her proud father and sister.

While most parents realise the value of a good education, teaching their kids how to manage money is often overlooked. Introducing good habits early on can help set them up with a successful financial future.

Are you worried about not having enough money to retire? Well, if you're a woman, you should be – study suggests. The good news? There are some simple things you can do to build up your nest egg.

When it comes to money talk, sometimes it's just easier to bury our heads in the sand and hope for the best. Take charge now by asking yourself the following questions.

There's no doubt that the cost of living is on the rise, and that includes health care - but there are ways to outsmart your over-priced medical expenses.

New partner? Here's how to avoid contracting a STD.

I’ve said it before and those close to me will confirm that ridiculous things happen to me every day. It’s true and usually I don’t mind. I end up with a few funny stories to tell, often at my own expense. But this time, after being kicked out of a cab and having to find […]

As children head back to school, parents breathe a collective sigh of relief — but that relief may be short-lived as the bills start to pile up. Get an 'A' in budgeting wih these handy tips.

Why you should channel your inner Iron Lady to get ahead.

We're betting that your partner won't like the answer...but really, it's not our fault.

While women are assumed to be the bigger spenders of the household and less fond of budgeting their finances than men, there was little evidence to support this preconception — until now.

All your friends are buying houses with their significant other, so how can you secure a home loan on your own?

Is something always getting in the way of you and your saving efforts? Two words, term deposit.