Multiple outlets report that gender differences in Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subject participation and performance are becoming less pronounced, though they do not disappear. The coverage finds that boys still represent a larger share of students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, while girls continue to perform strongly in humanities fields. Despite these ongoing patterns, the articles highlight physical education as an area where the gender divide is closing more noticeably. Across sources, physical education is described as drawing more balanced enrolments between boys and girls and reducing differences seen in other subject areas. The reporting frames the trend as part of a broader shift in subject selection and outcomes, with some subjects continuing to reflect traditional gender associations while others show greater convergence. Overall, the articles present a mixed picture: gender gaps persist in STEM and humanities, but physical education is cited as a key example of students moving toward parity in subject engagement under the VCE.