mass media

Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

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From individual voices to collective movements, Malaysian women are using online tools to challenge discrimination and fight for equality.

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New data shows how much Australians have turned away from news content, but the figures also offer clues as to what can get them back.

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There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.

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In Malaysia’s post-truth era, information overload and manipulation hinder informed decision-making, demanding media literacy solutions.

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Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.

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Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more than ever.

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News outlets relied for so long on advertising to sustain them, they could never recover once it went elsewhere.

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This year is vital for democracy and AI is already wreaking havoc on a news landscape struggling to cope. Smart, proactive legislation could provide protection.

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In the disinformation war, scientists will fail if their only weapons are critical thinking and a respect for evidence. We must engage more broadly.

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