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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.

Calling out modern slavery

A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.

Governments want babies, but people want choices

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

Cost of living crisis drives widespread food insecurity

Worries about putting food on the table face almost half of Australian households. Amid the cost of living crisis, even higher-income households aren’t immune.

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Tackling football violence

The “beautiful game” is often marred by violence, from drunken fans fighting in the streets, to fatal disasters in stadiums. What remedies might work?

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Loneliness has a serious impact on health

Loneliness can significantly harm overall health by disrupting both immune and metabolic systems.

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What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Helplines provide clients with confidentiality, anonymity and unconditional support that is often absent in their offline lives

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Is our biodiversity in good shape?

Biodiversity loss, often overshadowed by the immediate threats of climate change, poses a massive threat to humans.

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A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now it’s employees’ turn.

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Technology helps tackle surging dengue cases

Real-time data, early warnings and engaging communities empower health authorities to manage dengue outbreaks and protect communities.

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Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

Explore the multifaceted world of sleep, understanding its impact on health and well-being.

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Bushfires have changed the way we holiday

Summer holidays in Australia are not what they used to be due to climate change and the increasing threat of bushfires.

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Generational change and ageing populations

Countries worldwide are grappling with the challenges of an ageing population. So how do we come up with solutions and measures to address this age-old problem?

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Calling out modern slavery

Governments want babies, but people want choices

Cost of living crisis drives widespread food insecurity

Tackling football violence

Loneliness has a serious impact on health

What I learned from counselling people who were suicidal

Is our biodiversity in good shape?

A revolutionary new weapon in the battle against influenza

If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

Technology helps tackle surging dengue cases

Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal

Bushfires have changed the way we holiday

Generational change and ageing populations

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