Girls just wanna have ... fundamental equality
When Australian girls are asked what change they want to see in the world, 50 per cent - unprompted - say gender equality.
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Miki Perkins
Miki Perkins is a senior reporter at The Age who writes about social affairs. Her stories cover family violence, social trends, the status of women, families, sexuality, disability and much more. Miki has previously covered city, education, courts and general reporting.
Love for Connie: 'Villagers' bid cancer crusader farewell at public memorial
Connie Johnson's supporters have bid her farewell in a public service at Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral.
'Mean-minded' NDIS a disappointment: advocate
The NDIS has been accused of ushering in a period of greater bureaucracy and neglect for some disabled people.
Does jealousy equal love? One in five young people say yes
One in five young people still think that jealousy is a sign that your partner loves you, and men should be the head of a household.
'A person diagnosed with dementia has no chance': disease a growing cost for families and society
The number of people with dementia is predicted to soar. How will we afford it?
Guilty working mum? Relax. Your kids will be fine
Going back to work early is not going harm your child's development. In fact maternal employment may even be beneficial to poorer families.
Disability a 'burden' to Australian community, immigration rules
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has refused Bhajan's application for permanent residency, saying her disability would make her a "significant health burden" to the Australian community.
Most children's screen time far above guideline
For the majority of Australian children, screen time takes up more of their leisure hours than any other recreational activity.
Arbitration could relieve busy family courts: Chief Justice
Australia's family courts are bulging at the seams. Arbitration could provide a quick, cheap way to ease the pressure.
Hanson's plans for the family court: please explain?
Rosie Batty wants to reform the family courts. Pauline Hanson wants to abolish them. Those at the coal face say the courts are swamped, and the cases increasingly complex. So what does the future hold for family law?
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