Opinion: An empathy crisis is ravaging the housing crisis conversation
“The lack of empathy towards people trapped in a crisis that they cannot out-save, out-earn or out-hustle is setting us back significantly. While some are wrapped up in the concept of worthiness, we stray further and further away from reaching a critical part of the discussion: it does not have to be like this,” writes Emily Readman.
Love & Virtue author Diana Reid on how to build a career in literature
We’re super proud of Australian author Diana Reid – who is set to release her third novel Signs of Damage published by Ultimo Press following the success of her first two novels Love & Virtue and Seeing Other People to the Australian market on March 4th, 2025.
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts pens ‘Long Yarn Short’: A story of survival and a scathing look at the systems tearing families apart
Most people in their mid-twenties probably wouldn’t even think about writing a memoir, but for Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, the timing was finally right.
Ex AFLW player Akec Makur Chuot on why she spoke out about racist comments following her Australian Open appearance
“I’m used to being the only one that looks like me in many rooms.” Akec Makur Chuot speaks to Missing Perspectives after the Australian Open.
“Disrupting sports media”: Missing Perspectives launches ‘Momentum’ – the women’s sports show that’s been missing
Momentum aims to disrupt the sports media space by offering content that resonates with the next generation of sports fans—those who are often underrepresented in traditional sports broadcasting.
I traveled away from Washington, DC during inauguration weekend for the ultimate form of self care
“When Barack Obama was elected as the first African American president, of course my family took a road trip… However, these election results shattered my dreams, leaving me with the idea of an Inauguration Weekend getaway,” writes Imani Brooks.
Kenya’s President appoints a 42-member taskforce to address femicide and gender-based violence
On January 10, 2025, Kenya’s President Dr William Ruto appointed a 42-member taskforce to address the high rates of femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) occurring across the country.
So far, climate activist Anjali Sharma has had radio silence from the government
In the unlikely chance Anjali Sharma isn’t on your radar already, that needs to change. Safe to say, we’re huge fans of Anjali here at Missing Perspectives.
Cricket Australia expects 2025 Women’s Ashes to become the “highest-attended in Australian cricket history”
ICYMI: The Women’s Ashes have kicked off in a big way – with Australia smashing the first opening ODI out of the park (on many occasions quite literally, thanks to Alyssa Healy). And according to Cricket Australia, some records are about to be broken.
‘Since having a baby, I ruthlessly prioritise’: Michelle Battersby
From ruthless prioritisation to the inner work required to embrace the dual founder/mother role, Sunroom co-founder Michelle Battersby, Sense of Self founder Freya Berwick, and More Good Days founder Neala Fulia sound off on how best to combine motherhood with running a business.