Australian Men's Back Pain and the Workplace: A Silent Burden Driving a Growing Mental Health & Productivity Crisis

Back pain adds to the mental load of 49.7% of Australian back pain sufferers.

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Spinal Health Month - A Healthy Spine Supports A Healthy Mind

New data reveals men’s back pain is driving hidden mental health, productivity and economic impacts, with chronic back pain projected to cost $638B.

The survey revealed that 57% of men aged 31–40 reported moderate-to-extreme mental health impact from back pain, the highest mental health burden of any male age group”

— Dr Billy Chow, President of the ACA

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, June 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, in the lead-up to National Men’s Health Week (15-21 June), the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) revealed that a significantly high number of

2026 Australasian Inspiring Workplaces in association with Prezzee and CU Health announced

The Top 40 Inspiring Workplaces include: Hungry Jack’s, Flight Centre Travel Group, Douglas Pharmaceuticals, The NRMA, Tax Traders and more

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, June 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 2026 Australasian Inspiring Workplaces in association with Prezzee and CU Health announced

• World’s #1 PeopleFirst HR & Workplaces

Factory Capital launches women’s health institute InAWH, backed by $25M investment commitment

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, June 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A former banking executive and current Partner at private investment firm Factory Capital expects to invest in excess of $25 million to build businesses targeting the largely untapped

Barunga Festival returns celebrating First Nations culture, connection and community

More than 5,000 people are expected to gather from tomorrow for the annual Barunga Festival, celebrating First Nations culture, connection and community.

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting the iconic festival with $250,000 in funding for this year’s event, held in the remote Northern Territory community of Barunga, near Katherine.

As well as traditional cultural workshops, art and dance, there will be entertainment by

Albany Airport upgrade to support growing Great Southern region

Major upgrades to Albany Airport are forging ahead to support the region's growth, jobs and future firefighting capabilities, with a construction tender now open.

The project is supported by a $14.7 million investment from the Albanese Government's Growing Regions Program, a Cook Government election commitment of $14 million and about $12.9 million from the City of Albany.

Albany Airport is a critical gateway to WA's Great Southern region, supporting flights for

Critical step toward Australia’s first National Media Literacy Strategy

The Albanese Government is empowering Australians to engage with the shifting media landscape and stay safe online with our National Media Literacy Strategy.

An Australian first, the strategy will explore evidence-based initiatives that help Australians

Planning to upgrade key northwest Tasmania transport link completed

The Ridgley Highway Corridor Strategy has been released today, identifying a range of priority improvements which will improve safety and efficiency on this key transport route.

The highway is a key transport link between Tasmania’s northwest and west coast,

One year of safer, faster and more reliable travel across the River Derwent

Tasmania’s largest-ever transport infrastructure project has marked its first birthday, with the new Bridgewater Bridge already transforming the way thousands of Tasmanians work, live and travel.

Since its opening on 1 June 2025, the bridge has become a vital and reliable link between

Continued leadership for National Intermodal and Inland Rail boards

The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Erin Flaherty as a Non–Executive Director (NED) and Board Chair for the National Intermodal Corporation, as well as NED for Inland Rail Pty Ltd (IRPL).

Ms Flaherty brings over 40 years’ experience in both private and government sectors across

Visit to Australia by the Prime Minister of New Zealand

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, to Australia on Saturday 6 June 2026 for the annual Australia–New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting.

The leaders will discuss economic resilience and measures the two countries can take to boost