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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 30 MIN

Convicted, still can't be named. Massive health breakthrough, and AI beauty 'models'

from The Women's Agenda Podcast

In this week's wrap chat: who gets protected, who gets replaced, and who gets to leave on their own terms.We share the big wins: a new Alzheimer's blood test that could transform early detection for the women most at risk, and ACTU powerhouses Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil stepping down after a decade of hard-won rights — together, and without clinging to power. Then Angela unpacks the convicted Melbourne rapist who still can't be named, thanks to a suppression order protecting him. We mark Jacinta Allan's departure as Victorian premier, and her message to young women in politics. And we dig into the rise of the AI "model" — and what it means when the beauty standard is no longer even human.This week's discussed stories include:New Alzheimer's blood test could transform care for hundreds of thousands of Australian women at riskThey've won rights and fought big power together. Now Sally McManus and Michelle O'Neil are both stepping downA 'high profile' man has been convicted of rape, but still can't be named'This gig has been tough': Jacinta Allan steps down as premier, urges women to keep at politicsAI beauty tools and models are here, giving women even more impossible standardsSubscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and head to womensagenda.com.au to subscribe to our daily news update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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