Six trends driving “harmful masculine norms”
By Michael Flood
Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, emotional stoicism, disdain for femininity, and dog-eat-dog banter, are influential
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Aussies turning to AI for mental health advice
More than 10 percent of Australians are turning to artificial intelligence for mental health advice, as loneliness and social isolation rates rise.
A new report,
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Positive signs of inner-city Brisbane vitality
Despite the headwinds of booming online services, Brisbane’s inner-city retail sector is growing with a record number of businesses registered in the area.
The
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1.2 million Aussies wanted a job last year
Long-term health conditions prevented around 700,000 Australians from finding a job in the last financial year.
New Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed
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Council launches AI-guided development advice tool
A Queensland council has launched an AI-powered online tool that provides development advice around the clock.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the new AI
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New research hub hones in on inter-cell communication
Two South-East Queensland universities have joined forces to create a new research hub on the Sunshine Coast.
Based at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI), the
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Professor Rachel Neale new Fellow of AAHMS
A Brisbane researcher has received one of the highest honours in the Australian health and medical research community.
QIMR Berghofer Cancer Aetiology & Prevention
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Solid spending data lights up Xmas expectations
Australian retailers are looking forward to a positive Christmas season with retail spending figures solid over the past year.
Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO
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Free sports equipment tool trialled in Redlands
A free, on-demand, sports equipment vending machine is being trialled in two council parks in south-east Queensland.
Redland City Council Major Jos Mitchell said Council
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CHOICE give CBA unwanted award over fees drama
The Commonwealth Bank has earned some unwanted recognition becoming the most awarded company in CHOICE’s Shonky Awards.
Ashley de Silva, CEO of the consumer group,
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