In explosive scenes in parliament today, the Prime Minister has delivered a scathing serve to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, slamming his ‘sexist’ attitude, and saying he ‘needs only look in the mirror to see misogyny’. In a fiery speech, Prime Minister Julia Gillard called her opponent a misogynist for the first time ever. Related: Julia […]

She was cruelly nicknamed “Garbage Disposal” in high school, but Victoria Christensen has been given a confidence boost after being crowned Mrs Utah Plus America 2013. The 23-year-old, who weighs 140kg, says she has long suffered taunts about her weight and, after years of teasing, decided she was going to ignore her critics and be […]

Allow me to introduce you to someone. Actually, you may not need an introduction — you know this woman — in fact you’ve probably spent a fair bit of time together. You’ve had weekends away together, she’s given you guidance and advice and helped you out of some sticky situations. She the one you trust […]

Women have come a long way since the 1990s, making advances in the workplace, pay gaps, and women’s rights, but while the fight for a female-friendly chocolate bar was not on feminist’s agendas, apparently it’s a high priority for confectionery giant Cadbury. In a bid to win back female chocoholics, Cadbury has launched its first […]

A mother’s emotional reunion with her missing four-year-old son has been caught on camera. Riley Martin, who has Down syndrome, disappeared from his home in Nambucca Heads at midday yesterday, along with the family’s three dogs. In pictures: The beautiful faces of Down syndrome His mother Bianca Graham was in the middle of an impassioned […]

A US TV anchor has taken aim at bullies in an on-air response to an insulting viewer letter over her weight, and is encouraging kids to stand up to bullies as well. Jennifer Livingston, a news show host in Wisconsin received an email last week accusing her for being a bad role model. Chrissie Swan: […]

So you just figured out who Justin Bieber is, and no doubt you’re familiar with the phrase “Charlie bit my finger”, but there’s a new online sensation that you’re going to have to wise up to. K-Pop – it’s a thing. South Korean pop stay Psy — real name Park Jae-Sang — is responsible for […]

Taking to the waves in their forties, these women found new direction and a very special friendship. You hear their laughter first, boisterous and infectious. It comes ringing up over the white foam of a breaking surf. Then you see them through a blur of sea spray – four women, clearly best friends, lugging their […]

The vivacious Perfect Match co-host never takes her health – or loved ones – for granted. Debbie Newsome always wore a brave face for devoted husband Mark Learmonth before her regular health checks. The star of 80s hit dating show Perfect Match has a family history of breast cancer. Her grandmother was a victim of […]

Australia has been gripped by the disappearance and murder of Jill Meagher. We look at some other crimes that captivated the nation.