Current Affairs

Whether it’s new legislation or the accomplishments of female world leaders, we investigate the light and the dark in hard news. We break down what policy changes mean for our readers, while exploring how the world can be a better place.

In the years since Juneteenth was signed into U.S. law, the voices of Black Texans have been erased. 
"Grassroots not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are uniquely positioned to deliver genuine aid, support, and empowerment to women in need."
Opinion: A 2025/26 State Budget reflection by Nerita Waight, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Satara Uthayakumaran, Australia's Youth Representative to the United Nations for 2025, reflects on her consultations with youth across Australia.
Nearly two decades ago, Melodie Potts Rosevear wrote down the words “Teach for Australia,” blinded by the fact the paper held the power to lead transformative change for both educators and students.
Imane Khelif is the latest example of a historic gatekeeping of womanhood – Soaliha Iqbal explores more in this op-ed.
Chanel Contos speaks to Missing Perspectives about the Promoting Consent Initiative (PCI) - a new approach to consent education.
Jazmeen Payne speaks to Missing Perspectives about her lived experience as a survivor of domestic violence and advocating for safer communities for LGBTQIA+ people.
Many women journalists in Kosovo often face harassment, intimidation, and violence. Sonia Sarkar reports.
"Women's safety and gender-based violence were non-partisan issues leading up to the election, though simply agreeing that these things are important are not enough. It's time to start delivering on policies that will make a difference," writes Angelique Wan.

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