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		<title>Torque Theory: Cognitive Load, Decision Fatigue &#038; Staying Sharp</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Multitasking degrades decision quality and increases risk. This essay explores cognitive load, decision fatigue, and why staying sharp requires better system design.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: The Cove Sisters</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cove sisters share their rookie season in the WA Excel Cup — resilience, racecraft, family teamwork and the quiet grit behind their rising success.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Kaitlyn Aquilina</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Finding Her Line The smell hits first — that sharp mix of dirt, oil, and fuel that clings to your clothes long after the engines stop. Somewhere in the distance, a bike kicks over and the air fills with that familiar, high-pitched crackle. Most people would cover their ears. Kt Aquilina just grins. She’s been [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mental Health Month: In Conclusion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A breakdown of 2025 Mental Health Month analytics—reach, engagement, key themes, and what the data tells us about wellbeing in motorsports.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mental Health Month: Standing Your Ground</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Nadia Scurria]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“You Learn to Hold Your Ground” – Leonie Knipe on Grit, Growth and Mental Health in Automotive Mental health can be defined as “a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional wellbeing.” When it comes to workplace culture and the work environment, there is often a mixture of discrimination for women in traditionally [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mental Health Month: Fuel for Focus</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bridget Bell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Accredited Sports Dietitian and PhD candidate Olivia Fidler explores the science of nutrition and hydration in motorsport — revealing how fuelling the body supports focus, recovery, and mental wellbeing under pressure. Read “Fuel for Focus” at Girls Torque.]]></description>
		
		
		
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					<description><![CDATA[In support of Global Road Safety Week, Lara Wilde shares practical tips for staying safe on remote roads and handling unexpected situations with cautious confidence.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Natasha Sky</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[ For Natasha Sky, dirt bikes aren't just a sport—they’re a lifeline. 
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Naomi Findlay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Racing for Passion, Purpose, and the Next Generation of Riders Naomi Findlay’s journey into motocross and desert racing wasn’t typical, and her story proves that it’s never too late to start chasing your dreams. At 25, she watched her then-boyfriend race in the prestigious Finke Desert Race, and in that moment, Naomi was hooked. With no background [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Torque Theory: Breaking the Silence</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bridget Bell]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[How Self-Silencing Harms Women’s Health and Careers Self-silencing is more than just keeping quiet; it’s a deeply ingrained behaviour, shaped by societal norms, where women suppress their voices to avoid conflict or meet expectations. While this may seem like a way to maintain peace, the reality is far more damaging. Self-silencing takes a toll on [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Tayla Purves</title>
		<link>https://girlstorque.com.au/tayla-purves/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Your Story Matters]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, Tayla channels her passion into making a difference in the motorsport community. She thrives on sharing creativity and enhancing storylines with compelling facts, bringing the thrilling world of racing to life for fans and followers. Her role may not be behind the wheel, but her impact on the sport is undeniable, capturing the essence of each event and the spirit of competition.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AWMN in Profile: Hannah Stewart</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hannah may never been on a 2 wheel bike before, but after watching the state rounds at Wanneroo with her dad, she decided to not just give it a go, but throw all her energy and ambition into racing.]]></description>
		
		
		
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