Melissa Sweet

Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere exposes the business model of misogyny Theroux’s new Netflix documentary exposes the ‘manfluencers’ profiting off male grievance – and hurting both men and women in the process.

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Rising CO₂ levels are reflected in human blood. Scientists don’t know what it means If recent trends continue, the atmosphere may become a little toxic to breathe in 50 years.

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Police accused of overreach after 'From the river to the sea' arrests The pro-Palestinian group that organised the Brisbane protest says police were "everywhere" and "ready to make arrests" over use of the banned phrase.

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Bungle Bungles Traditional Owners push for joint management of World Heritage park The Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park in Western Australia's East Kimberley have launched a petition to State Parliament calling for a formal role in managing the World Heritage-listed…

The Traditional Owners of Purnululu National Park in Western Australia's East Kimberley have launched a petition to State Parliament calling for a formal role in managing the World Heritage-listed landscape nit.com.au/10-03-2026/2... /em

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Call to make pancreatic cancer a national health priority – Croakey Health Media
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Health leaders urge de-escalation of conflict in Middle East, condemn attacks on healthcare and children – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/health-leade...
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The summers of today are vastly different to those of our grandparents Australia has always been hot. On average, summer is now one degree warmer than it was 50 years ago. But that number hides the stark reality that the summers our kids experience today are much more ex...

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Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace than funding to NDIS

Subsidies to mining companies growing faster than the NDIS, child care, aged care.

Australian gov fossil fuel subsidies now at $30,000 every minute of every day.

Great piece on @australiainstitute.org.au latest research

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UN determines Russian deportation of Ukrainian children are crimes against humanity A UN investigation has found Russia's deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children since Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022 amounts to crimes against humanity.

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Two people arrested less than a week after hate speech laws pass parliament Police say a man has been charged and a woman is assisting them with inquiries over the use of phrases deemed antisemitic by the Queensland government.

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Fine for Melbourne aged care home where 45 residents died from COVID St Basil's aged care in Fawkner has been fined $150,000 for failing to provide adequate training to staff in 2020.

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A six-year-old's terrified phone call is the foundation of The Voice of Hind Rajab Protests erupted following the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab at the hands of Israeli forces. Two years later, her story is in the running for an Academy Award.

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The rise of the 'manosphere' is being felt in the classroom Teachers say misogynistic behaviour from young, male students has been getting worse. A guide has been released to help teachers, schools and young people recognise the manosphere's impacts and access...

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Muslim community in shock after police opt not to arrest man accused of crashing Ballarat iftar dinner Tony Burke expected to discuss incident with Australian federal police commissioner Krissy Barrett on Wednesday

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RFK Jr’s pick to review Covid vaccines authored misleading research, experts say HHS calls MIT professor ‘more than qualified’ for advisory panel and calls ‘attacks’ on him ‘politically motivated’

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US vaccine panel retreats from mRNA Covid review ahead of midterms Advisers to RFK Jr drop the plan to end federal guidance amid Republican worries about the political impact

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Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism Exclusive: independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’

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Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace than funding to NDIS

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U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says - The New York Times www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/u...

“Hungry, homeless, dropping out”. Medical radiation students in the wilderness when it comes to placement support – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/hungry-homel...
Previewing key discussions at #ASMIRT2026

Croakey Conference News Service to cover key issues for ASMIRT members
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Inquiry into racism, hate and violence toward First Nations people comes late, lacks power – and must deliver – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/inquiry-into...

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"Mr Coal" and hater of the home battery rebate is the new leader of the National Party Fierce critic of net zero, renewables and home battery rebates chosen to lead the National Party, with a deputy who might have different views.

Fierce critic of net zero, renewables and home #battery rebates chosen to lead the #NationalParty, with a deputy who has different views.

Latest #ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women’s rights under fire – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/icymi-seizin...

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ICYMI: seizing a window of opportunity, addressing chronic conditions, rural health matters – and women’s rights under f Australia's social media ban, prevention and management of chronic conditions, rural health matters, and the ongoing campaign to save VicHealth

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Honouring Pat Lance, a woman of achievement and integrity

Honouring Pat Lance, a woman of achievement and integrity www.croakey.org/honouring-pa...