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Gender diversity stories - Page 7

Vindhya barwal 2026

Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology

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Women redefining gaming culture are quietly steering how future technologies will feel, who they serve and whose voices they centre.
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How women are redefining leadership in the IT industry

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Women in IT are redefining leadership, blending mindset, accountability and empathy to build resilient, high‑performing tech teams.
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Opportunity is not: Building pathways for women in tech leadership

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Women in tech say diversity fuels innovation, urging leaders to build clear pathways into leadership and make success visibly attainable.
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Why tech communications need diversity at the table

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Tech communications win trust when diverse voices shape stories around outcomes and lived experience, not just logic and specs.
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AI system choices seen as crucial to women's tech careers

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI structure design, data foundations and mentoring, not just hiring targets, have a significant impact on women's careers in tech.
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Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.
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Macquarie Technology appoints Kate Vidgen to board

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Macquarie Technology names capital markets specialist Kate Vidgen to its board, bolstering oversight as it accelerates data centre expansion.
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Digital.ai leader joins AnitaBorg board to boost tech equity

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Digital.ai's Patricia Prince-Taggart joins AnitaB.org board, aiming to strengthen leadership pathways and tech opportunities for women.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch's first woman leader in 15 years.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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Solera Foundation marks year of boosting women's leadership in insurance

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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The Solera Foundation celebrates a year of advancing women's leadership in insurance, expanding its global network across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
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Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.
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Australia's gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women earn AUD $0.789 for every dollar men make, with disparities persisting across sectors and leadership roles.
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Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality & boosts female leadership ranks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Logicalis has reached carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and increased female senior leadership to 34%, advancing its global sustainability and diversity goals.
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How women can continue to foster fulfilling high-tech careers in the AI age

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Women comprise just 20% of Australia's tech workforce, yet specialising and lifelong learning can help them thrive in the evolving AI-driven IT sector.
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Supply Nation's festive catalogue highlights women-led Indigenous firms

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Supply Nation's 2025 Festive Season Catalogue spotlights women-led Indigenous businesses offering unique gifts across food, fashion, art and wellness in Australia.
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QCase digital platform wins top public sector honour in Queensland

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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The QCase digital platform has won the Public Sector Excellence Award in Queensland, revolutionising court processes and championing women-led innovation.
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Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

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This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.