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Today's top stories* from local, national and international media sources

Top stories 

• Why the fight for women's reproductive rights is still not over [Qld, Tas] Marie Claire 02/19 - abortion decriminalisation cited 
• Public patients forced into caesareans as ancient birth practice declines The Age 18/01/19  
• Australia to introduce rules about sedating or restraining nursing home residents The Guardian 17/01/19 

Violence prevention 

• 'Everyone has the right to get home safely'. Aiia Maasarwe and the adopted city she loved The Age 17/01/19 
• Women report feeling unsafe at lively spots, not just quiet streets, despite Canberra being 'Australia's safest city' ABC Online 18/01/19 
• Ex-Muslim activist claims [women who renounce Islam face sexual harassment] News.com.au 17/01/19 

Mental health and body image  

• Screen time given too much blame for its effect on young people's mental health, study finds ABC Online 18/01/19 
• In this photo I am living my best life. The reality was very different [Opinion] The Age 18/01/19  

Cancer 

• Bowel cancer advertising blitz planned by government [Vic.] Herald Sun 17/01/19 - subscriber content 

Gender equality / human rights 

• 'There was no dignity': the cost of falling staff ratios in nursing homes The Guardian 18/01/19 

Other topical issues 

• Living with migraine means a world of pain, stigma and searching for a cure ABC Online 18/01/19 

International 

• The more women in government, the healthier a population Croakey.org 17/01/19 
• Five incredible women who made their mark on history ABC Online 18/01/19 
• Woman thought to be ‘possessed’ was battling illness [US] News.com.au 17/01/19 - ovarian growth cited  

 

Jenny Ward and Renata Anderson
Policy and Health Promotion Team

* Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of Women's Health Victoria and are included as items of interest only