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South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world. Are the social issues impacting women to blame?

The South Korean government is offering cash incentives to boost its record low fertility rate. But these experts say it ignores the real issues.

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New east coast gas on backburner as costly winter looms

East coast gas supplies may continue to dwindle - extending bill shock - as developers and investors are spooked about the risk of more price controls.

The New Daily

How forbidden songs inspired underground bone music bootleggers in the USSR during the Cold War

During the Cold War, the Soviet government banned jazz, rock 'n' roll and other music. A group of bootleggers came up with an unusual way to distribute the music they loved.

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Boris Eldagsen turned down a prize for his AI-generated image, and started a whole new conversation about art

While the art world is grappling with the idea of artificial intelligence producing art, some artists are already creating work and controversy.

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Controversial painting by Swiss artist vandalised at Paris museum

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned an "act of vandalism" after a controversial painting by Swiss artist Miriam Cahn, on display at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, was doused with spray paint on Sunday.

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Why the great unretirement movement has been on the rise in Australia in the past three years

Many Australian retirees are returning to the workforce these days. For some, it's out of necessity; for others, it's for more philosophical reasons.

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Jana Pittman, former world champion, mother of six and doctor, has finally learnt she's enough

When the media turned on her after the 2004 Athens Olympics, Jana Pittman was filled with self-doubt, and it wasn't the first time. Here's how she turned things around.

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How Sky News Australia turned watchdog’s rebuke over climate denial into an ‘exclusive’ story

Regulator finds commentator Rowan Dean broke accuracy and fairness rules, but Sky puts its own spin on things. Plus: is SBS moving to western Sydney?

The Guardian - AU

Disney enchants kids and adults alike. So when does fan fervour become a secular religion?

They've been called "the most hated group on the internet" — but Disney adults are creating meaning in a way that feels very familiar to one religious scholar.

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Dr Nigel Gray was determined to stop tobacco advertising in Australia. Eventually his efforts paid off

The powerful anti-tobacco ads that shifted public opinion in Australia are featured in a new exhibition at Melbourne's ACMI museum.

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The government needs to get involved in disaster insurance to protect more Australians, says this expert

Disaster insurance is likely to become less accessible in the future. One economist says the solution could be government intervention.

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Public school payments deterring nurses from New South Wales, major employer says

The incoming NSW government plans to hire more nurses, but will be facing competition from other states and aged care providers trying to beat a deadline.

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Le Pen’s opposition to pension reform, focus on public order ‘pays off’ in polls

Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally or RN) party hopes to use the national crisis to continue its long ascent in French politics, adopting a balancing act as its strategy. RN opposes President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms along with most of the French public, while presenting itself as…

France 24

Protests erupt in France as govt adopts new pension law

Protests erupted across France on Monday night, hours after the government adopted deeply unpopular pension reforms after surviving two no-confidence votes. Opposition lawmakers have vowed to continue their fight against the new law. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time…

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After Macron’s use of ‘nuclear option’ on unpopular pension reform, what's next?

Several consequences could follow the French government’s use of Article 49.3 of the constitution to pass President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform without a vote in the National Assembly on Thursday. They include no-confidence motion against the government, the dissolution of the Assembly, and ongoing street protests. FRANCE 24 breaks down…

Radio France Internationale

French lawmakers seek to bring down government as pension row rages on

Two French opposition groups, a broad centre-left coalition and the far-right National Rally, have separately filed motions of censure against the government of Elisabeth Borne. The two texts call for the French equivalent of a no confidence vote. Should either motion succeed, the government will be overthrown.

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Governments are increasingly reliant on consulting firms. Critics says it's often to their detriment

Critics say governments are outsourcing their own knowledge and activities to consulting firms, yet these firms aren't held to the same standards as the public sector.

The New Daily

Expensive stop-gap measure could be averted by AUKUS arms control agreement

The Royal Australian Navy believes it needs eight SSNs to meet likely AUKUS commitments and counter the capability build-up of China.

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As mothers, Rachel Yoder and Esther Freud have learnt from the 'rage that arrives in the middle of the night'

Two authors have drawn from their own lives in their new novels about women struggling with the pressures of parenthood.

Reuters

French pension reform resentment seen boosting Le Pen

There is growing concern in the corridors of power in France that a fractious parliamentary debate over pension reform plans is playing into the hands of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is eyeing the 2027 presidential election, sources say.

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Turning on the subtitles more often? Here's why film and TV dialogue has got harder to hear

Netflix recently revealed that 40 per cent of its users regularly turn on subtitles when streaming. Hard-to-hear dialogue might be part of the reason.

ABC News

Already burnt out this year? Here's some advice from the 'Nap Bishop', Tricia Hersey

Between the cost-of-living crisis and the modern-day glorification of "grind culture", the idea of rest feels increasingly unattainable. But the "Nap Bishop" says rest isn't just enjoyable, it's a radical act.

ABC News

The definition of burnout needs to change, argues Black Dog Institute founder Gordon Parker

How we understand burnout needs to change, argues Black Dog Institute founder Gordon Parker. He says there's too much blame placed on individuals.

ABC News

How satire is changing thanks to the internet, capitalism and the post-truth era

Satire has been around for thousands of years, but the internet and post-truth era could be changing how we appreciate the art form.

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Push to refer Scott Morrison to privileges committee fails – as it happened

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