The glass cliff at Woolies

Among several exciting appointments from this week was the appointment of Amanda Bardwell as CEO of Woolworths, following the current CEO Brad Banducci’s disastrous interview on ABC Four Corners. But it’s a tale as old as time: a man makes a mess, and a woman cleans it up. Why do they keep handing us the mop?This week, we discuss the horrific term used to describe Kelly Wilkinson in the days before her murder, courageous research from Jean Hailes on women’s health, and so much more.Stories discussed this week:Jo Yapp becomes first full-time coach of the WallaroosMinderoo Foundation appoints new Gender Equality Executive DirectorWoolworths CEO Brad Banducci retires, will be replaced by Amanda BardwellKelly Wilkinson told police she was in danger. Police said she was ‘cop-shopping’Taylor Swift’s Eras tour boosts Melbourne’s spending by $174 millionMateship is for the girls: The Taylor Swift friendship bracelet frenzy is proofPaid millions, CEOs should expect public scrutiny and not walk outPaid leave should encompass all women’s health concerns, new Jean Hailes report showsThis episode of The Crux is brought to you by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Good food feeds the heart and soul, and sharing a meal together has the power to unite people from diverse backgrounds as one family, one community and one people. This is the power of Feast for Freedom.  Come together as a community and celebrate the food, culture, and stories of refugees and people seeking asylum, while raising vital funds for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Register as a host for Feast for Freedom this February and come together with friends, family, and community over a shared meal, cooked from delicious foods and recipes gifted by refugees.  For more information, visit www.feastforfreedom.org.auThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.