Hotel quarantine for returning Aussies and 'hibernation' assistance for businesses
All Australians arriving from overseas will be quarantined in hotels or other facilities under stric...
Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra28-03-2020
Tracking your location and targeted texts: how sharing your data could help in New Zealand's level 4 lockdown
New Zealand and much of the world is now under an unprecedented lockdown. Public health experts say ...
Jon MacKay, Lecturer, Business Analytics, University of Auckland28-03-2020
What is orthohantavirus? The virus many are Googling (but you really don't need to worry about)
ShutterstockAccording to Google Trends, the top globally trending topic this week is “orthohan...
Allen Cheng, Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University28-03-2020
MyGov's ill-timed meltdown could have been avoided with 'elastic computing'
DAN PELED/AAPThese past few weeks have shown the brittleness of Australia’s online systems. It...
Erica Mealy, Lecturer in Computer Science, University of the Sunshine Coast28-03-2020
Why New Zealand’s coronavirus cases will keep rising for weeks, even in level 4 lockdown
ShutterstockThe number of New Zealanders testing positive for COVID-19 will continue to rise despite...
Arindam Basu, Associate Professor, Epidemiology and Environmental Health, University of Canterbury28-03-2020
Schools provide food for many hungry children. This needs to continue when classes go online
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Fiona MacDonald, Senior Research Fellow, Victoria University28-03-2020
Coronavirus: it's tempting to drink your worries away but there are healthier ways to manage stress and keep your drinking in check
ShutterstockBottle shops remain on the list of essential services allowed to stay open and Australia...
Nicole Lee, Professor at the National Drug Research Institute (Melbourne), Curtin University28-03-2020
Rushed coronavirus tenancy laws raise as many questions as they answer
ShutterstockThe coronavirus and its attendant emergency measures are set to deliver a profound shock...
Dilan Thampapillai, Senior Lecturer, ANU College of Law, Australian National University28-03-2020
Coronavirus shines a light on fractured global politics at a time when cohesion and leadership are vital
AAP/EPA/Filippo Attili/Chigi PalaceLeaders of the world’s largest economies came together at a...
Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University28-03-2020
What to do when the pest invading your home is protected by law
Being a homeowner is not an easy task. There are many added expenses that come with homeownership...
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Kids shouldn't have to repeat a year of school because of coronavirus. There are much better options
ShutterstockAustralian schools and teachers are preparing to shift classes online – some independent schools already have. Remote learning is likely to be the norm in the second term and possibl…
Supplies needed for coronavirus healthcare workers: 89 million masks, 30 million gowns, 2.9 million litres of hand sanitiser. A month.
In three short months, more than half a million cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have been reported worldwide. The US now has the highest number of COVID-19 cases worldwide and Italy has repo…
Explainer: why police will be crucial players in the battle against coronavirus
AAP/Dean LewinsAs coronavirus continues to affect all aspects of life, law enforcement agencies are playing a more pivotal role in enforcing new health and social regulations while ensuring society co…
Privacy vs pandemic: government tracking of mobile phones could be a potent weapon against COVID-19
Borders, beaches, pubs and churches are closed, large events are cancelled, and travellers are subject to 14 days’ isolation – all at significant cost to taxpayers and the economy. But cou…
Say what? How to improve virtual catch-ups, book groups and wine nights
Alex Dummer/Unsplash, CC BYTonight, for the first time in its 12-year history, my weekly boardgame group will meet online, instead of our regular weekly in-person sessions. Tomorrow night, a planned d…
Scott Morrison announces quarantine for Australians returning home
UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS MEASURES Australian governments met today as the National Cabinet to take further action to slow the spread of coronavirus to save lives, and to save livelihoods. We …
How can I treat myself if I've got – or think I've got – coronavirus?
Kelly Sikkema/UnsplashNew cases of the coronavirus are reported every day, and as yet there’s no vaccine. So what treatments are available if you’re one of the unlucky ones who gets infect…
Citizen science: how you can contribute to coronavirus research without leaving the house
As Australians try to maintain social engagement during self-isolation, citizen science offers a unique opportunity. Defined as “public participation and collaboration in scientific research&rdq…
Explainer: what is contact tracing and how does it help limit the coronavirus spread?
You might have heard about contact tracing which, when combined with social distancing, has proven a powerful asset in controlling the spread of COVID-19.In short, it means assigning a “contact …
'Whatever it takes' should now include a universal basic income
G20 leaders have pledged to do “whatever it takes” to minimise the impacts of COVID-19.Most of these nations are lumbered with welfare safety nets unfit for purpose. They are designed for …
I studied what happens to reef fish after coral bleaching. What I saw still makes me nauseous
Victor Huertas, Author providedThe Great Barrier Reef is suffering its third mass bleaching event in five years. It follows the record-breaking mass bleaching event in 2016 that killed a third of Grea…
We know how long coronavirus survives on surfaces. Here's what it means for handling money, food and more
Manuel Bruque/EPALike the other 200 or so respiratory viruses we know of, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the new coronavirus, infects the cells of our airways. It causes…
As we turn to creativity in isolation, the coronavirus is a calamity on top of an arts crisis
Berenice Melis/Unsplash, CC BYSome years ago, I travelled to Israel for a conference on dramaturgy. Losing my way at the train station, I was rescued by a soldier who chatted with me all the way to Te…
Coronavirus: tiny moments of pleasure really can help us through this stressful time
ShutterstockIf I told you that last night I built a blanket fort in the living room, crawled inside with my cat, a glass of wine and my just-arrived copy of the New Yorker, would you think less of me?…
The case for a rent holiday for businesses on the coronavirus economic frontline
As the public health response to supress the COVID-19 virus ramps up, so to does the economic fallout. Shutdowns and enforced spatial distancing are necessary to try to prevent hospital intensive care…
Stay positive, Scott Morrison: when you berate people for bad behaviour, they do it more
JAMES GOURLEY/AAPCOVID-19 is a rare moment in time where individual behaviours can have profound impacts on society. To address some of the negative impacts, politicians are talking to the public usin…
Choosing a Media Agency in Sydney
Famously known as the Emerald City, Sydney is a vibrant coastal metropolis offering great business opportunities. Sydney is home to an influential startup culture. Having 35% of the startups in Aust…
Proper Maintenance of Beachfront Strata Properties to Extend Their Lifespan
Maroubra is a coastal suburb located in New South Wales, about 10 kilometres east of downtown Sydney. People who gravitate to this area love the outdoors. Of course, you have more than 1.1 miles of …
Things to Consider When Purchasing an Australian Home
For a lot of people, Australia is the ideal country to settle in and start a family. Australia boasts of scenic landscapes ranging from the vast Outback to magnificent surfing coastlines. Australia …
Airbnb Hosts to Help Provide Housing to 100,000 COVID-19 Responders
Airbnb is announcing a new global initiative to help connect those responding to the COVID-19 pandemic with safe and convenient places to stay while they carry out their critical work. The company’s g…
'Where no counsel is, the people fall': why parliaments should keep functioning during the coronavirus crisis
AAP/Lukas CochSet into the tiles of the entrance to the boomtime-era Victorian Parliament is a message from the past that is as urgent as it is ancient: Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in th…
Stella Prize 2020: a readers' guide to the contenders
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Here's what the coronavirus pandemic can teach us about tackling climate change
Every aspect of our lives has been affected by the coronavirus. The global economy has slowed, people have retreated to their homes and thousands have died or become seriously ill.At this frightening …
Research finds Australians unprepared for using digital healthcare
Research released today highlights that there will be a huge learning curve for most Australians following the Federal Government’s recently announced roll out of telehealth and telecare initiatives, …
New ways of 'being together apart' can work for us and the planet long after coronavirus crisis passes
Oxfam/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYMost major corporate, academic and other networking events have been cancelled because of the risks of spreading the coronavirus while travelling or at the events themsel…
Want to make social distancing even more effective? It's about time (as well as space)
While the world waits for an effective vaccine against COVID-19, we are relying heavily on social distancing – perhaps better termed “physical distancing” – to control the spre…
Grattan on Friday: Which leaders and health experts will be on the right side of history on COVID-19 policy?
After the coronavirus nightmare has passed, harsh judgements will be made about which political leaders and health experts were on the right or wrong side in handling this crisis.Politicians like to c…
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7 Simple Steps for Cleaning Your Water Dispenser
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Water is vital to life. In fact, Australians use around 100 to 800 litres of water per day. And though this water supply goes through proper filtration processes to ensure its safe for daily consumption, water contamination can still occur, and the...
A Brief History Of Rings As Jewellery
Rings are an immediately recognisable piece of jewellery, with their most common contemporary forms – engagement rings and weddings rings – eliciting feelings of elation from both the wearer and…
Best Dating Starters
Just 20 to 30 years ago, the reliability of the relationship with a foreign partner was measured by tons of correspondence and the weight of carefully preserved paper envelopes. Today…
How to Make Kids Parties Fun and Productive
Planning a party might sound easy but it’s a lot tougher than it sounds. Having to monitor one child is hard enough, now multiply that by the number of kids…
Why Does My Dog Lick Me?
Has your dog ever licked you? Does it lick all the time? Are you worried it might be a symptom to a life-threatening disease? Well, there’s absolutely no need to…
The Benefits of Using Pop Top Caravan Covers
Pop top caravans are an excellent investment for those who like travelling off the beaten track and exploring everything Australia has to offer. But in order to keep your pop…
Coronavirus has spelt the end of the handshake
Tapping Elbows is not the answer to Coronavirus Coronavirus has spelt the end of the handshake for the time being. But what now? The elbow bump has become the move…
Digital Trends That Are Changing the Marketing Landscape
Digital trends have the power to change the world. Even the smallest development in technology can cause a great shift in digital trends. As it does so, it has the…
9 Fun Ways to Get Your Heart Pumping
If you want to increase your overall health, fitness, and well-being, it's important to get moving and practice an active lifestyle. Although it can be challenging to spend hours on…
The Latest on Video Games
Before the heroics of Lara Croft and Super Mario captured our imaginations, video games were solely for academic purposes. In the 1950s video games came about as nothing more than…
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NATIONAL COVID-19 COORDINATION COMMISSION
Today I announce the creation of a new National COVID-19 Coordination Commission (NCCC) that will coordinate advice to the Australian Government on actions to anticipate and mitigate the economic ...
Scott Morrison
Prime Minister's interview with Alan Jones
ALAN JONES: Prime Minister, good morning. PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Alan. JONES: Prime Minister, there are lots of ups and downs in your job, but you couldn't be anything but disappointed...
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Minister Littleproud Chris Kenny interview
Chris Kenny Sky Interview CHRIS KENNY: Now as we speak Federal Cabinet is meeting yet again considering more measures on the economy and to prevent the spread of this pandemic. So just before th...
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Choosing a Media Agency in Sydney
Famously known as the Emerald City, Sydney is a vibrant coastal metropolis offering great business opportunities. Sydney is home to an influential startup culture. Having 35% of the startups in Aust...
Sarah Williams
How to lead remote teams during COVID-19
The spread of COVID-2019 has led to travel restrictions, school closures, and cities around the world moving towards lockdowns. Amid these new conditions, most of us still need to continue our day...
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Adina urges support of small businesses with reminder that there is no better feeling than Australian made
With international manufacturing markets being thrown into uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Manager of Adina Watches, Grant Menzies, believes there has never been a better time to s...
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