From obesity to alcohol consumption: Experts give reasons for rising infertility in men From obesity to alcohol consumption: Experts give reasons for rising infertility in men
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Sperm counts have plummeted over the last four decades. In this report by Sade Oguntola, experts say it’s not just the number of sperm as their shape, oxidative stress and possible DNA fragmentation too are important in ensuring conception.
What is not up for debate is that many men do struggle with fertility problems and they are often uncomfortable talking about it and reluctant to get help. It is almost like male fertility is not considered as a major component. But it does comprise a sizeable portion of the reasons couples present with infertility.
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Outgoing chief executive Rory Jeffes also predicted another difficult year and a “significant loss” as the national company struggled to recover “from its biggest financial crisis in the company’s history”.
Ousted Australia Post boss Christine Holgate s predecessor spent $7,000 on luxury pens and smart watches for executives, an inquiry has heard.
The splurges by Ahmed Fahour, whom Ms Holgate replaced in 2017, were uncovered by a credit card audit after her controversial departure in November.
The charges included a $2,400 pen Mr Fahour authorised for outgoing chairman David Mortimer in August 2012.
Ms Holgate claims she was illegally forced to resign last year after it emerged she spent $20,000 on four Cartier watches as a reward for the company s executives.
Ex-Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate claims she was illegally forced to resign last year after it emerged she spent spent $20,000 on four watches as a reward for executives. An inquiry has heard her predecessor spent $7,000 on luxury pens and smart watches for senior staff
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Former Australia Post boss Ahmed Fahour oversaw $7000 in expenses on smart watches and luxury pens for executives during his seven years at the helm, revealing evidence of gift-giving that pre-dated Christine Holgate’s exit amid the Cartier watch saga.
But the Australia Post board, which conducted a snap audit of credit card transactions under Mr Fahour’s leadership, said it found nothing to support Ms Holgate’s claims employees had been given big-ticket items such as cars under her predecessor.
Ahmed Fahour, who served as CEO of Australia Post before Christine Holgate, also oversaw spending on watches and pens, an audit found.