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Coronavirus hasn't killed globalisation – it proves why we need it

  • Written by: Sunil Venaik, Associate Professor of International Business, The University of Queensland
Coronavirus hasn't killed globalisation – it proves why we need itJernej Furman/Flickr

In just a few months, COVID-19 travelled from China to more than 200 other countries, and has now killed more than 200,000 people. Some claim the pandemic sounds the death knell for globalisation - but in fact, it reveals the disasters that can arise when nations try to go it alone.

Examining where the world went right or wrong...

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Playing with the 'new normal' of life under coronavirus

  • Written by: Larissa Hjorth, Professor of Mobile Media and Games. Director of the Design & Creative Practice Platform., RMIT University
Playing with the 'new normal' of life under coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has recalibrated everything: work, life and play. As work, schooling, socialising and play have moved into the digital and the confines of our homes, cities have become spaces for reimagining — especially as new sites for formal and informal play.

Playgrounds — once filled with children, parents, grandparents and...

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Why self-determination is vital for Indigenous communities to beat coronavirus

  • Written by: Aileen Marwung Walsh, Senior Lecturer Indigenous Knowledges, Deakin University
Why self-determination is vital for Indigenous communities to beat coronavirusAboriginal men on Dorre Island, WA.State Library of Western Australia

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know very well the challenges of dealing with infectious diseases introduced from overseas to which the people have no immunity.

Historically, epidemics have brought a double threat: first to Indigenous health, then to Indigenous...

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Coronavirus has boosted telehealth care in mental health, so let's keep it up

  • Written by: Ian Hickie, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Sydney
Coronavirus has boosted telehealth care in mental health, so let's keep it upAgenturfotografin/Shutterstock

Australia’s health system has embraced telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic, with patients getting care online, by video or by phone. But what happens to this post-pandemic is uncertain.

Unfortunately, the pandemic’s spatial isolation converted quickly into social isolation, and this created stress...

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  1. The COVIDSafe bill doesn't go far enough to protect our privacy. Here's what needs to change
  2. 5 reasons why Zoom meetings are so exhausting
  3. Beyond travel, a trans-Tasman bubble is an opportunity for Australia and NZ to reduce dependence on China
  4. modern globalisation has its roots in ancient trade networks
  5. an ancient lake in the Murray-Darling has yielded its secrets
  6. how the climate impact of beef compares with plant-based alternatives
  7. Isaac Newton invented calculus in self-isolation during the Great Plague. He didn't have kids to look after
  8. The PM wants to fast-track mega-projects for pandemic recovery. Here's why that’s a bad idea
  9. Coronavirus 'news fatigue' starts to bite for Australians in lockdown
  10. Universities have gone from being a place of privilege to a competitive market. What will they be after coronavirus?
  11. Juggling the curves as we ease the COVID restrictions
  12. Eden-Monaro opens wounds in Nationals, with Barilaro attack on McCormack
  13. Aged care visitor guidelines balance residents' rights and coronavirus risk – but may be hard to implement
  14. Why a trans-Tasman travel bubble makes a lot of sense for Australia and New Zealand
  15. why shifting to judge-alone trials is a flawed approach to criminal justice
  16. Dorothea Tanning - an unusual surrealist with an unique female gaze
  17. Pacific governments accused of using coronavirus crisis as cover for media crackdown
  18. Millions of products have been 3D printed for the coronavirus pandemic – but they bring risks
  19. We can't let coronavirus kill our cities. Here's how we can save urban life
  20. Is slowing Australia's population growth really the best way out of this crisis?
  21. Yes, it is time to rethink our immigration intake – to put more focus on families
  22. Mary Shelley’s The Last Man is a prophecy of life in a global pandemic
  23. New findings show Australian sheep face dangerous heat stress on export ships
  24. The darknet – a wild west for fake coronavirus 'cures'? The reality is more complicated (and regulated)
  25. Why do women gain weight during menopause?
  26. does spraying the streets work against coronavirus?
  27. Josh Frydenberg warns against Australia turning protectionist after COVID
  28. Can you get the COVID-19 coronavirus twice?
  29. 5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
  30. how coronavirus is reshaping how we see ourselves and the world around us
  31. every photograph tells a virtual story
  32. Coronavirus redundancies are understandable, but there are alternatives
  33. Reclaiming the streets? We all can have a say in the 'new normal' after coronavirus
  34. The coronavirus survival challenge for NZ tourism: affordability and sustainability
  35. Aren't we in a drought? The Australian black coal industry uses enough water for over 5 million people
  36. Schools have been ideological battlegrounds in the past. In the coronavirus crisis, they are again
  37. Post-coronavirus, we'll need a working tax system, not more taxes and not higher rates
  38. knitting your first woolly scarf
  39. how fish use their spines to fend off hungry seals
  40. COVID-19 increases risk to international students' mental health. Australia urgently needs to step up
  41. We've had a taste of disrupted food supplies – here are 5 ways we can avoid a repeat
  42. These 4 diets are trending. We looked at the science (or lack of it) behind each one
  43. Yes Prime Minister... Dan Tehan withdraws his attack on Daniel Andrews' leadership
  44. How I wrote and published a book about the economics of coronavirus in a month
  45. Yes, we're too dependent on China, but changing that is easier said than done
  46. Review of COVID restrictions brought forward, as government urges COVIDSafe download
  47. why you're having more vivid dreams during the pandemic
  48. If COVID-19 is a national emergency, can the federal government take control of schools?
  49. No wonder isolation's so tiring. All those extra, tiny decisions are taxing our brains
  50. the dangers facing Australian police in the line of duty

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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