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The Conversation

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand is a unique collaboration between academics and journalists that in just 10 years has become the world’s leading publisher of research-based news and analysis.

The Conversation Australia and New Zealand was founded in Melbourne in 2011. It now operates as a global network of sister sites with dedicated teams working in Indonesia, Spain, the UK, US, France, Africa, and Canada.

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Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other questions about breasts and bras

Will my boobs sag if I don’t wear a bra? And 5 other questions about breasts and bras

How and what kind of bra should you wear to stop your boobs sagging? Plus, five other common questions about breasts and bras.

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

New research highlights that the career outcomes of both women with and without children are negatively impacted by engaging in unpaid labour.

What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?

What do the changes to IUD access mean for Australian women?

Finding a doctor to insert an IUD – implanted in the uterus to prevent pregnancy – can be difficult and costly, but this could soon change.

A brief history of South Korea’s 4B movement

‘A woman is not a baby-making machine’: A brief history of South Korea’s 4B movement

In South Korea, a growing number of young women are rejecting expectations of marriage, motherhood and heterosexual relationships.

Millennials, Gen Z fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

Millennials and Gen Z big fans of books but don’t call themselves ‘readers’

It turns out that identifying as a reader can be more about community, wealth and gender than how much someone actually reads.

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Women more prone to chronic diseases driven by immune system

Here we will explore how biological factors influence immune differences between the sexes and how this affects women’s health.

Bridgerton isn't just a 'fluffy period drama'. Here's why.

Bridgerton isn’t just a ‘fluffy period drama’. Here’s why

Bridgerton explores relatable experiences that resonate with viewers. Here's why it's a mistake to dismiss it as as a fluffy period drama.

15 literary podcasts to make you laugh, learn and join conversations about books

15 literary podcasts to help you join conversations about books

Here are some excellent literary podcasts including author interviews, deep dives into classic novels and critiques of self-help books.

I’m over 'Sad Bad Girl' novels but want complex stories about women

I’m over ‘Sad Bad Girl’ novels but hungry for complex stories about women

Sad Bad Girl novels combine the haplessness of Bridget Jones with the despair of Sally Rooney. Liz Evans assesses a ‘buzzy’ debut within the genre.