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Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes

7 November 202516 January 2026

Michael Flood from QUT says rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, are still influential for young men.

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Macca’s weeds: Pesticide resistance in 2025

3 November 20252 November 2025

Paul McIntosh writes there is absolutely no doubt that when you continue to use the same mode of action in all our pesticides, over and over again and leave a few survivors, you will soon develop your own increasing level of resistance. 

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How the world’s constant crises are quietly fuelling anxiety in Australians

2 November 202513 November 2025

Psychotherapist Diane Young says an increasing number of people, especially young Australians, are feeling perpetually anxious and trapped in a cycle of consuming distressing world events, yet powerless to make a change.

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Duval High School needs to be reinstated as a school

19 October 20251 November 2025

Teacher Jan Hall says putting the entire town’s public high school students together was just asking for trouble

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Global crises, real fear: Why the world’s problems are fuelling everyday anxiety

15 October 20251 November 2025

Constant exposure to global crises and negative news is fuelling rising anxiety – especially among young Australians. South Pacific Private urges people to pause, reflect and take their free online anxiety self-assessment to find support.

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Remembering Michael Tooth

13 October 20251 November 2025

Former Vice President of NSW Farmers and NFF, John Crosby, remembers his friend and mentor Michael Tooth, as doing his best work in the background.

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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

11 October 20251 November 2025

Your Tutor Armidale says with the right support, every learner can thrive. This Dyslexia Awareness Month, they’re spreading understanding and offering personalised, evidence-based tutoring that helps build confidence and literacy skills.

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How do banks assess how much you can afford for a home loan?

3 October 20251 November 2025

Navigating the money side of buying a home can be daunting – especially if it’s your first time.

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Tip: How to keep your cat’s litter box fresh and spring-ready

18 September 202518 September 2025

Freshen up your cat’s litter box this spring with simple, vet-approved tips from Breeder’s Choice. Keep odours away, your cat happy, and your home clean with sustainable, recycled paper litter.

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Too many Indigenous Australians die before getting to claim the age pension. We need to make retirement fairer

15 September 202527 September 2025

Indigenous Australians face a stark challenge: with a median age at death of just 63, around four years below pension eligibility, many never live long enough to claim the age pension, exposing deep retirement inequities.

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