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Life in prison looms for Australia's Christchurch gunman, now NZ's first convicted terrorist

  • Written by: Kris Gledhill, Professor of Law, Auckland University of Technology

Less than a fortnight after the first anniversary of the Christchurch mosque shootings, and on the first day of New Zealand’s four-week COVID-19 lockdown, the Australian man responsible for the attacks has surprised the nation by pleading guilty to all charges.

As well as being guilty of 51 counts of murder and 40 counts of attempted murder,...

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People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus – but we can reduce this risk

  • Written by: Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW
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The COVID-19 pandemic is terrifying for many of us, but people with a disability have more reason to worry than most.

People with a disability often have underlying health conditions that make them more susceptible to serious illness or death if they contract COVID-19. They may also be more at risk of contracting the virus if they have...

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Running out of things to do in isolation? Get back in the garden with these ideas from 4 experts

  • Written by: Anthea Batsakis, Deputy Editor: Environment + Energy, The Conversation
Running out of things to do in isolation? Get back in the garden with these ideas from 4 expertsArtur Aleksanian/Unsplash, CC BY-SA

Right now, the best thing we can do to help stop the alarming spread of coronavirus is to stay home. But that doesn’t mean we can’t find pleasure in nature or help the environment.

Here, a behavioural science expert, a botanist, an environment media expert and an entomologist suggest easy ways to...

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the coronavirus is changing how we care for the dead

  • Written by: Tamara Kohn, Professor of Anthropology, University of Melbourne

The coronavirus is not only affecting the way we live, it’s also dramatically affecting the way we die.

In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that funerals would be limited to a maximum of ten people to limit the spread of COVID-19. However, the states may have some leeway in permitting an extra one or two.

Funeral directors...

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  3. Other countries are shutting schools – why does the Australian government say it's safe to keep them open?
  4. The community-led movement creating hope in the time of coronavirus
  5. Public spaces bind cities together. What happens when coronavirus forces us apart?
  6. We need to consider granting bail to unsentenced prisoners to stop the spread of coronavirus
  7. When one door closes, open a window
  8. How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus self-isolation
  9. a new form of marriage in the time of coronavirus?
  10. Private hospitals get grace period before freeze on non-urgent elective surgery
  11. Five principles to follow if your job is to lead your staff through the coronavirus crisis
  12. Can't sleep and feeling anxious about coronavirus? You're not alone
  13. Coronavirus might cause loss of smell, or anosmia. But it probably won't be permanent
  14. Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be
  15. your guide to the Australian payments that will go to the extra million on welfare
  16. how will the emergency release of NSW prisoners due to coronavirus work?
  17. As coronavirus hits holiday lettings, a shift to longer rentals could help many of us
  18. how seeing the molecular machinery of the coronavirus will help scientists design a treatment
  19. Uncertain? Many questions but no clear answers? Welcome to the mind of a scientist
  20. making music in a time of crisis reminds us we belong
  21. In the war against coronavirus, we need the military to play a much bigger role
  22. Universities need to train lecturers in online delivery, or they risk students dropping out
  23. how your personality affects how you cope and what you can do about it
  24. romance fiction to help you through a coronavirus lockdown
  25. Our social identity shapes how we feel about the Adani mine – and it’s making the energy wars worse
  26. A virtual Australian parliament is possible – and may be needed – during the coronavirus pandemic
  27. In the age of coronavirus, only tiny weddings are allowed and the extended family BBQ is out
  28. Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think
  29. how working from home may be exposing us to cybercrime
  30. Why are we calling it 'social distancing'? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
  31. Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?
  32. Can we really rely on people to isolate when they're told to? Experts explain
  33. what are your employer's responsibilities, and what are yours?
  34. Homelessness and overcrowding expose us all to coronavirus. Here's what we can do to stop the spread
  35. What steps hospitals can take if coronavirus leads to a shortage of beds
  36. The US is fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine, but bypassing safety standards may not be worth the cost
  37. As NZ goes into lockdown, authorities have new powers to make sure people obey the rules
  38. To get out of this well we are going to have to think like central planners
  39. a leading health expert on New Zealand's coronavirus shutdown, and the challenging weeks ahead
  40. Acting selfishly has consequences right now – why ethical decision making is imperative in the coronavirus crisis
  41. What happens in Vegas … why consent matters in 'Sin City' and other sex tourism cities
  42. Are you there God? Whether we pray harder or endure wrath depends on the religious doctrine of Providence
  43. We're running out of time to use Endgame C to drive coronavirus infections down to zero
  44. Snowy 2.0 is a wolf in sheep's clothing – it will push carbon emissions up, not down
  45. Urban owls are losing their homes. So we're 3D printing them new ones
  46. A contest of credible views should be seen as useful in a national crisis
  47. how Australia's new coronavirus rules will affect you
  48. Nice to meet you, now back off! How to socially distance without seeming rude
  49. Coronavirus distancing measures are confusing. Here are 3 things to ask yourself before you see someone
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