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For the first time, the population of capital cities has declined, with Covid the final straw for many to move to the regions

We must redress the challenges of unpaid housework and the mental load on women’s physical, mental and economic health and well-being.

We must redress the challenges of unpaid domestic work and the mental load on women’s physical, mental and economic health and well-being.

Daily review is also your post. This provides Standardistas the opportunity to review events of the day. The usual rules of good behaviour apply (see the Policy). Don’t forget to be kind to each other …

Melbourne, June 28: The Australian Census numbers have been released, showing women typically do many more hours of unpaid housework per week compared to men. It’s not a new development. In 2016, the “typical” Australian man spent less than five hours a week on domestic work, while the “typical” Australian woman spent between five and 14 hours a week on domestic work. Before that, the 2006 census showed, again, that more of the domestic workload is shouldered by women. So, [&hellip...

I have followed Paula Bennett’s political career with some interest. Her attempts to become a Westie I thought were ridiculous but in John Key’s National his caucus had to look like all of us so the effort, misguided as it was, was worth it. Since leaving Parliament she has augmented stints as a real estate […]

Traditionally it was women who sought flexible work so they could care for their families. This article details why men need to demand flexible work too.

A new study shows Melburnians moving to regional Victoria are increasingly well-educated, well-paid and working remotely.

A new study shows Melburnians moving to regional Victoria are increasingly well-educated, well-paid and working remotely.

A new study shows Melburnians moving to regional Victoria are increasingly well-educated, well-paid and working remotely.