Everyone feels fresh after a haircut, but for some blokes, it's a life-saving activity
Barbers are one of the only safe, social, sober spaces for men to chat one-on-one, especially outside the cities. It's proving beneficial for their mental health.
Aaron Kelly is a journalist at ABC Capricornia. He joined the ABC in 2023 after 15 years working in newspapers and television in Rockhampton.
Barbers are one of the only safe, social, sober spaces for men to chat one-on-one, especially outside the cities. It's proving beneficial for their mental health.
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Building shelters and sending emergency signals using the sun and blank CDs are just some of the real-life skills students study in this unique outdoor classroom.
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