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Julie Power

Julie Power is a reporter for Fairfax Media

Mia loves music and lights up at sounds, such as the noise of other children as she arrives at school.

'Facing your worst fear every day'

Peta Murchison has given people a tiny glimpse into the "weird universe you find yourself living in when you are a parent with a dying child".

Dr Adam Fraser is another speaker who is part of the boycott.

Men say no to dude fests at conferences

Five of Australia's most booked male conference speakers will boycott panels that don't include women, criticising organisers for taking the lazy way out by opting for "dude fests".