Alicia Vrajlal

November 18, 2025

Medical misogyny under the microscope after Victoria’s landmark women’s pain inquiry

Victoria will set a new statewide ‘standard’ for women’s pain care after a landmark ‘Inquiry into Women’s Pain’ found women’s widespread concerns about medical misogyny, gender bias in healthcare, and feelings of being ignored or dismissed by clinicians.

Alicia Vrajlal

November 4, 2025

“Women are held to a much higher standard in life… and hospitality is no different”: In conversation with Kolkata Social executive chef Ahana Dutt

Kolkata Social's Ahana Dutt chats to us about her food career, and the leadership roles women are carving out for themselves in hospitality.

Alicia Vrajlal

September 23, 2025

‘You’re never going to have your ducks in a row’: Miranda Tapsell on how life has changed since writing Top End Bub five years ago

Top End Bub's Miranda Tapsell chats to Missing Perspectives about career, family, representation and life imitating art (or perhaps not so much).

Alicia Vrajlal

September 4, 2025

“When women are trusted, they can change the world”: How Fatima’s life has changed in the last five years (one suit at a time)

As the youngest sewer at The Social Outfit since she joined when she was 21, Fatima reflects on her personal and professional growth after coming to Australia from Afghanistan.

Alicia Vrajlal

August 4, 2025

What it would’ve meant for Poh Ling Yeow to win the Gold Logie

Winning the Gold Logie is no small feat, and a victory would've been particularly special for nominee Poh Ling Yeow.

Alicia Vrajlal

July 25, 2025

In conversation with MasterChef’s Nat Thaipun

It's been a transformative 12 months for former MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun, but her biggest chapter is just beginning.

Alicia Vrajlal

June 27, 2025

Motherhood, trans representation and sacrifice: In conversation with Squid Game stars Jo Yu-ri and Park Sung-hoon

Netflix’s immensely popular series, Squid Game is back with Season 3. We sat down with actors Jo Yu-ri and Park Sung-hoon ahead of the highly anticipated release. Squid Game fans, be aware: there are some serious spoilers ahead!

Alicia Vrajlal

June 24, 2025

“The standard is kind of two to three Eurocentric middle-aged men”: In conversation with MasterChef’s Sofia Levin

As is the case for women in many industries, those who pursue a food career often face the challenges of working in a male-dominated space, pay disparity and sexism.

Alicia Vrajlal

June 17, 2025

When you’re the only one in the room, you notice who isn’t

"With our voices, and more allies who genuinely listen and want change, we can gradually see more diverse women rightfully taking their seats at those tables" – writes Alicia Vrajlal.

Alicia Vrajlal

June 12, 2025

“Dare to feel madly”: MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow opens up about what grief has taught her

While we see the more upbeat moments as she tastes dishes on MasterChef Australia, Poh Ling Yeow took a moment to share some tender thoughts on social media this week.

Alicia Vrajlal

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