Rhiannon Hobbins

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Gemma Breen |Alison Branley |Conor Duffy |Rhiannon Hobbins

Australia's governor-general is on a mission to reverse declining civics scores among Australian students. She's driven by two factors: young people's poor understanding of how democracy works, and their lack of faith in our institutions — both at record lows. "I think misinformation and disinformation is the great scourge of our time," Her Excellency, the Honourable Sam Mostyn, said.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Kimberley Price |Gemma Breen |Rhiannon Hobbins

New research has found young men report feeling a sense of worthlessness when engaging with masculine social media accounts. The Movember Institute found two-thirds of young Australian men engage with manosphere content. Experts say a broader picture of masculinity is needed, alnog with media literacy education.

Dec 13, 2024 | abc.net.au | Rhiannon Hobbins |Gemma Breen

Imagine a situation of domestic violence, where the primary aggressor — the person perpetrating the violence — is identified as the victim. And with the tables turned, that victim is wrongly identified as the perpetrator. It's what those inside the system refer to as "misidentification", and according to more than 30 frontline services, experts and advocates contacted by the ABC, it's an issue in need of urgent attention.

Nov 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Rhiannon Hobbins

The ancient cultural practice of dowry typically involves the bride's family giving cash and other gifts to the groom and his family. There are also problems of abuse and abandonment of brides with the groom and in-laws then keeping the dowry. Experts say it's widespread in Australia's South Asian community, but there's hope with new laws on the horizon.

Sep 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Nas Campanella |Rhiannon Hobbins

Warning: This article contains content about eating disorders that may be distressing for some readers. The last time Lisa Bloom, 36, remembers eating "freely and happily" was when she was three years old. "I had a lot of sensory issues when I was younger, mainly around smells, texture of foods and noise … that definitely impacted my ability to eat," she said. Initially, Lisa's mother Sue believed her daughter was going through a fussy phase.