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stop almost everything, restart when coronavirus is gone

  • Written by: John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute

This is longer than the usual Conversation article, so allow some time to take it in.


Nobody likes talking about the COVID-19 endgame, but we need to choose one. The appropriate interventions - public health, government spending, and freedom of movement - all depend on the endgame we choose.

The differences between endgames amount to tens of...

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My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?

  • Written by: John O'Brien, Associate Lecturer, School of Law, Queensland University of Technology
My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?Shutterstock

In a recent press conference on the COVID-19 situation, Prime Minister Scott Morrison told Australia schools would remain open for the foreseeable future. He said:

The health advice here, supported by all the Premiers, all the Chief Ministers and my Government is that schools should remain open […] I am asking all other parents...

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when you can't shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?

  • Written by: Jesse Beasley, PhD Student in BioSciences, University of Melbourne
when you can't shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?Shutterstock

If you’re trying to reduce your trips to the shops as you practise social distancing and contribute to “flattening the curve” of the coronavirus spread, you might be wondering what it means for your vegetable crisper.

Fresh vegetables need replacing often and, thanks to panic buying, there’s no guarantee...

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how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained

  • Written by: Sanjaya Senanayake, Associate Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Physician, Australian National University
how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explainedShutterstock

You’re probably inundated with news and messages about coronavirus at the moment. But how do you know if you’re consuming evidence-based information or just speculation and myth?

There’s still a lot we don’t know but here’s what the evidence tells us so far about the coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, and the...

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  1. Trying to homeschool because of coronavirus? Here are 5 tips to help your child learn
  2. how inflation-focused central banks can squeeze more from interest rates
  3. How we'll avoid Australia's hospitals being crippled by coronavirus
  4. Thucydides and the plague of Athens
  5. Psychology can explain why coronavirus drives us to panic buy. It also provides tips on how to stop
  6. how older people can cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis
  7. Once the pandemic is over, we will return to a very different airline industry
  8. Getting creative with less. Recipe lessons from the Australian Women's Weekly during wartime
  9. the uncanny melancholy of empty photographs in the time of coronavirus
  10. In the wake of bushfires and coronavirus, it's time we talked about human security
  11. The other Indigenous coronavirus crisis: disappearing income from art
  12. After another hot summer, here are 6 ways to cool our cities in future
  13. How fungi's knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires
  14. We are now a nation in self-isolation
  15. Alcohol warning labels need to inform women of the true harms of drinking during pregnancy
  16. why should we stay 1.5 metres away from each other?
  17. Scott Morrison has said we'll face at least 6 months of disruption. Where does that number come from?
  18. behind the Reserve Bank's three point plan
  19. Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don't act now
  20. Social distancing may be worth it, but we need to talk about economic costs
  21. Australia recognises the threat posted by far-right groups. So, why aren't they listed on the terror register?
  22. Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five experts
  23. Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It's time they got out of the way
  24. How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus
  25. Couch culture - six months' worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation
  26. Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus
  27. Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election
  28. Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever
  29. Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate
  30. this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand
  31. No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low
  32. Should I cancel my wedding? My kid's birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people
  33. Why Singapore's coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
  34. How to clean your house to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infections
  35. some routines not to break if coronavirus means you have to work from home
  36. Australia will likely hit a peak in coronavirus cases around flu season
  37. Kids at home because of coronavirus? Here are 4 ways to keep them happy (without resorting to Netflix)
  38. pros and cons to the coronavirus spread on social media
  39. Desperately seeking toilet paper, pasta or hand sanitiser? Some relief is just weeks away
  40. Telcos are picking up where the NBN is failing. Here's what it means for you
  41. Can coronavirus spread through food? Can anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen make it worse? Coronavirus claims checked by experts
  42. enlist childcare workers as nannies for health workers
  43. Coronavirus puts casual workers at risk of homelessness unless they get more support
  44. Morrison government bans indoor gatherings of 100 people, and tells Australians 'don't go overseas'
  45. Why releasing some prisoners is essential to stop the spread of coronavirus
  46. an opportunity for sustainable tourism
  47. I've spent 14 years on bushfire front lines and seen courage in the face of death
  48. A simpler life begins at home – key tips from people who've done it
  49. Sonia Revid created public health ballet at the height of 'dance fever'
  50. MPs aim for lightning sitting on stimulus, as third parliamentarian contracts virus

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