Monday Headlines: Albanese wins final leaders’ debate, Canadian car ramming death toll rises to 11, thousands rally after alleged murder of NSW teen, US pushing for peace between Ukraine and Russia following St Peter's meeting, and we've had the world’s first sperm race!

Deep Dive: Male masculinity influencers have hit the mainstream, with a new global study finding young men are turning to them not just for entertainment but for life advice.

While some of this content is harmless, experts warn it comes at the cost of men’s mental health.

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith speaks to Dr Zac Seidler, the global director of men's health research at Movember, about the rise of these creators and how we can reshape conversations around what it means to be a man.

Find the full study from Movember here

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She’s side-eyed former Prime Ministers, called out power at the highest levels and reshaped Australia’s conversation around sexual abuse - Grace Tame is nothing short of a force.

The former Australian of the Year has endured more scrutiny than many public figures twice her age, all while staying fiercely outspoken and unapologetically herself.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Grace unpacks what it really takes to ‘win’ as a woman in Australia and how to make your vote count in the upcoming federal election.

Weekend list with Helen Smith

• TO TRY: Mini trampoline workout
• TO DO: Head to a local comedy show comedy.com.au
• TO EAT: Peppermint and licorice tea
• TO TRY: Phone down and notepad out before bed

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Deep Dive: As international alliances face growing uncertainty, new figures reveal that less than one in four Gen Z Australians feel a strong personal connection to ANZAC Day and only one in six say they would sign up to defend our country.

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Former Defence Chief and Vietnam veteran, to explain why this year more than ever we need to commemorate ANZAC day.

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