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Tanya was 10 when she first saw an Aboriginal woman reading the news on TV. It changed her life.

11 women share the red flags at job interviews they wish they paid attention to.

'Everyone talks about how to climb up the career ladder. No one talks about how to climb down.'

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"It's time to stop." Why you should be adopting 'positive rudeness' at work.

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Two years ago, I was fired. It was my blessing in disguise.

'I'm small, I'm female, I'm Asian.' Karen Matias is changing what being a police officer looks like.

Valentina Todoroska

"After 10 years together, my job - the thing I loved most - ghosted me."

'I told my work team of 30 about my miscarriage. I didn't expect their response.'

Bridget Thakrar

'After 9 years of hard work, I was finally achieving my dreams. Then COVID happened.'

In her late 20s, Melia passed a homeless man in the street. She was certain he was her father.

A surgeon, an athlete, a designer: Three very different women share how one word changed their lives.

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'My Aboriginality is my superpower.' Shahni Wellington is hosting the first all-Indigenous breakfast TV show.

"It still upsets me to this day." 6 women on how a bad boss affected their work life.

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"Shame and rejection": I'm one of many middle-aged women dealing with blatant ageism at work.

Louisa Simmonds

The missing piece in the discussion about equality for women.

"You’re not moving fast enough." The glaring problem with hustle culture.

"I didn't want to waste any more time": Three women whose careers started after 40.

"It can make or break your career." The official do's and don'ts of meeting etiquette.

They were separated by COVID. But 124 musicians created a masterpiece from home.

"I started studying with 4 kids under 12." How Lan changed her career at 41.

Valentina Todoroska

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Limping to the end of the year? Here's what you can do about 2020 burnout.

Billi Fitzsimons

A teacher writes: "Friday was one of the worst days. I feel like I can't breathe."

“Don’t keep your ideas secret.” The CEO of Plann on how to create and build a successful app.

Staggered start times and no more hot-desking: What returning to the workplace could look like.

The reporter who went on air without... pants and 20 other working from home fails.

"Can we please turn our cameras off?" The downside to video conferencing.

Pandemic leave: Who gets it, how does it work and how can I claim it?

From ergonomic dreams to dining tables: Here's how 28 women have set up their home offices.

'I lived at sea for 80 days. Here are eight things I learned about living in isolation.'

Hannah Altschwager

"Comfort first, pants optional." 20 of the best tweets about suddenly working from home.

'Take your mouse home!' Just 29 useful tips on working from home from women who've mastered it.

"She started bleeding." 15 women on their most cringe-worthy, sweat-inducing job interviews.

'I'm only 22. And I feel like I have only eight more years to achieve career success.'

Billi Fitzsimons

'To my MLM friends: Please don't sell me your way of life. Especially when it's a lie.'

From 3 hours to 3 months: 11 women on the story of the shortest time they've stayed in a job.

"Don't get a credit card." 18 pieces of money advice women would give their younger selves.

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What I wore to work: Lily, 26, lives in laidback pieces paired with sneakers.

34 women share exactly what clothes they wear (or must wear) to work and why.

"Take your sick days": 37 pieces of genius career advice women would give their younger selves.

Ask Roxy: 'I have a toxic coworker, who's now making comments about people's appearances.'

Leadership

Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern’s coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership.

The Conversation

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"You smashed that glass ceiling." The letter to Julia Gillard we all wish we could sign.

'I spent four days with Tony Robbins and discovered the key to overcoming fear.'

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The simple mantra Catriona Noble followed to become a CEO at 40.

"Sorry, my fault!" and nine other phrases the best managers say at work.

3 simple ways to make yourself a better manager.

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"We all have a secret milestone": 24 women share the moment they'll know they've 'made it'.

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11 women share the red flags at job interviews they wish they paid attention to.

The 'Ivy Lee Method' is the simple way you're going to be much more productive at work this year.

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'Everyone talks about how to climb up the career ladder. No one talks about how to climb down.'

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"After 10 years together, my job - the thing I loved most - ghosted me."

'I told my work team of 30 about my miscarriage. I didn't expect their response.'

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"I accidentally spent $70,000." 19 women share the biggest work mistake they've ever made.

"It still upsets me to this day." 6 women on how a bad boss affected their work life.

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"I didn't want to waste any more time": Three women whose careers started after 40.

"It can make or break your career." The official do's and don'ts of meeting etiquette.

"I started studying with 4 kids under 12." How Lan changed her career at 41.

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'I've just returned to work from maternity leave. There are 4 unexpected positives.'

“You need to have equal amounts of rage and desire.” How comedian George McEncroe became an entrepreneur.

"I was so tired of job hunting": How 3 women found their dream roles on the 'hidden job market.'

“I kept pitching myself.” How at 20 years old, Flex Mami transformed herself into a brand.

"Feeling like it was petty to ask for a pay rise": 32 women share their biggest career regret.

"It absolutely gutted me." I spent a decade carving out my career, to be let go in a moment.

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'The kitchen had mouldy dishes.' Three cleaners on what people don't know about their job.

"$100 a week to $1500+," 6 women share how much money they're making on Airtasker.

11 books Aussie Lady Startups reckon you should read if you want to be your own boss.

"I was so tired of job hunting": How 3 women found their dream roles on the 'hidden job market.'

"I've never looked back." 6 women share how they made the biggest career change of their lives.

"Feeling like it was petty to ask for a pay rise": 32 women share their biggest career regret.

Teagan Kaye was earning just $200 a week. After 24 hours on OnlyFans, she made $2,000.

Jessica Staveley

'I lost my job because of COVID-19. Here are 5 things I wish people hadn't said to me.'

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"He pushed me up against a wall." The brutal reality of being a vet in Australia.

'A uni professor gave me the worst career advice of my life: "Your hair is unprofessional."'

The quiet lesson small businesses all over Australia have learnt during COVID-19.

Tracy spent 38 years working as a principal in QLD schools. The stress nearly killed her.

'A resume gap won’t matter': A recruiter's message to those left jobless by COVID-19.

Tracey Montgomery

"We were determined to survive." How innovation is saving businesses during COVID-19.

Financial freedom, self-discipline and married men: I was a stripper during university.

'I stayed in a toxic workplace for years. Just as I found the courage to quit, COVID-19 hit.'

"Can we please turn our cameras off?" The downside to video conferencing.

Just all the best free and discounted online courses you can take during self-isolation.

Pandemic leave: Who gets it, how does it work and how can I claim it?

'Take your mouse home!' Just 29 useful tips on working from home from women who've mastered it.

'I'm only 22. And I feel like I have only eight more years to achieve career success.'

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Mia Freedman: We need to talk about the 'other' Walk of Shame that's holding women back.

From 3 hours to 3 months: 11 women on the story of the shortest time they've stayed in a job.

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