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Of course, the “feminisation of our curriculum” is to blame for the rise of the manosphere in Australia!

That’s according to Senator Matt Canavan today.

So nothing to do with the manosphere influencers, and the tech giants blasting algorithmically-led content, and profiting in the process?

Meanwhile, I’m taking this opportunity to share this hack – one that’s deep in your Instagram settings and will save your attention, time and potentially even your mental health.

Elsewhere today, we look at how a vacant aged care facility transformed to help women facing homelessness. A good idea that has so far supported 82 women to move into safe, permanent homes.

Dr Yinghua Yu and Professor Azadeh Dastyari share the tragic story of 32yo Gia Lam who died three days after giving birth. The coroner found there were multiple missed opportunities for diagnosis, but rushed communication and inadequate interpretation resulted in repeated failures to adequately care for Gia. It should concern all of us.

And do you parent, care for, coach, mentor or teach boys? We’re looking to hear from you! We’re investigating how to raise boys in the algorithmic age, in partnership with Movember, The Man Cave and the Foundation for Positive Masculinity. Take the survey here.

Angela Priestley
Founding Editor & Publisher

The Key Quote

   
I was lucky I had such open dialogue with my mum that I had someone to talk to and find healthy answers
   
Matty Johnson
At our 2026 Women’s Health and Wellbeing Summit yesterday, Matty J praised positive role models for growing boys, both male and female, whilst he was growing up. Throughout the men’s panel with Craig Foster and Steven Roberts, they talked about the manosphere and what being a good man looks like in 2026, as well as other issues facing young men and women in today’s media landscape. 

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The Key Figure

26%  
 
The amount of votes Labour received in national primary votes, dropping 5% in a month and recording Anthony Albanese’s lowest approval rating as Prime minister at only 35% approval.   

The win

The Government of South Australia has announced that Deputy Coroner Naomi Kereru will take on the role of State Coroner, starting in the position today

Coroner Kereru will be the first female State Coroner in South Australian history, and brings years of legal experience to the table, as well as previous assistance to State and Deputy coroners.

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