Boys

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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Youth getting support

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,
Read more 6 November 2025
Queen Street Mall, Brisbane. | Newsreel

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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People in job queue. | Newsreel

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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tool

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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Dr Lochlan Fennell

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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Rachel Neale

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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Couple Christmas shopping. | Newsreel

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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Girls in front of sports locker. | Newsreel

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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CBA

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,
Read more 5 November 2025