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Reclaiming the streets? We all can have a say in the 'new normal' after coronavirus

  • Written by: Amelia Thorpe, Associate Professor in Law, UNSW

The dramatic recent shifts in the use of public space have led some to claim the coronavirus pandemic will permanently change cities. Among its many other impacts, COVID-19 has upturned established patterns of ordering city space.

Personally, the vibrancy of my local park has delighted me. It seems to be filled at almost any time of day by a wide...

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The coronavirus survival challenge for NZ tourism: affordability and sustainability

  • Written by: Sabrina Seeler, Postdoctoral Researcher, Nord University
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With no international flights arriving for the foreseeable future, there is little doubt that, immediately post-COVID-19, the New Zealand tourism industry will rely entirely on domestic travel.

Without underplaying the impact the pandemic will have on discretionary spending, however, there may be a silver lining to the crisis.

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Aren't we in a drought? The Australian black coal industry uses enough water for over 5 million people

  • Written by: Ian Overton, Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Global Food and Resources, University of Adelaide

Water is a highly contested resource in this long, oppressive drought, and the coal industry is one of Australia’s biggest water users.

Research released today, funded by the Australian Conservation Foundation, has identified how much water coal mining and coal-fired power stations actually use in New South Wales and Queensland. The answer?...

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Schools have been ideological battlegrounds in the past. In the coronavirus crisis, they are again

  • Written by: Chris Wallace, Visiting Fellow, School of History, ANU., Australian National University
Schools have been ideological battlegrounds in the past. In the coronavirus crisis, they are againDan Peled/AAP

Conflict between the federal and state governments broke into the open yesterday when Education Minister Dan Tehan attacked, and later apologised to, a premier over a sensitive element of the coronavirus pandemic’s management: school education.

The episode saw Tehan strenuously criticise Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews over his...

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  2. knitting your first woolly scarf
  3. how fish use their spines to fend off hungry seals
  4. COVID-19 increases risk to international students' mental health. Australia urgently needs to step up
  5. We've had a taste of disrupted food supplies – here are 5 ways we can avoid a repeat
  6. These 4 diets are trending. We looked at the science (or lack of it) behind each one
  7. Yes Prime Minister... Dan Tehan withdraws his attack on Daniel Andrews' leadership
  8. How I wrote and published a book about the economics of coronavirus in a month
  9. Yes, we're too dependent on China, but changing that is easier said than done
  10. Review of COVID restrictions brought forward, as government urges COVIDSafe download
  11. why you're having more vivid dreams during the pandemic
  12. If COVID-19 is a national emergency, can the federal government take control of schools?
  13. No wonder isolation's so tiring. All those extra, tiny decisions are taxing our brains
  14. the dangers facing Australian police in the line of duty
  15. While we wait for a coronavirus vaccine, eating well, exercising and managing stress can boost your immune system
  16. Michelle Grattan on the Eden-Monaro by-election, the success of the coronavirus app, and Australia-China relations
  17. Dying old, dying young – death and ageism in the times of Greek myth and coronavirus
  18. Cook commemorations are mute on intimate encounters and their profound impact on Indigenous women
  19. Why the Reserve Bank should fund super funds during the COVID-19 crisis
  20. have people ever seen a colossal squid?
  21. Religious groups are embracing technology during the lockdown, but can it replace human connection?
  22. What is sentinel surveillance and how might it help in the fight against coronavirus?
  23. seeing sex in Portrait of a Lady on Fire
  24. The evidence that lockdowns work may not be gold standard, but it's good
  25. Disasters expose gaps in emergency services' social media use
  26. Sending children back to school during coronavirus has human rights implications
  27. grief and things of stone, wood and wool
  28. Want an economic tonic, Mr Morrison? Use that stimulus money to turbocharge renewables
  29. Australia's links with China must change, but decoupling is not an option
  30. New roadmap gives Australia two paths out of COVID-19 lockdown: elimination or adaptation
  31. People with coronavirus are at risk of blood clots and strokes. Here's what we know so far
  32. Can the government defy history and return Eden-Monaro to 'bellwether' status?
  33. Is remdesivir a miracle drug to cure coronavirus? Don't get your hopes up yet
  34. it's an intriguing but unproven link
  35. We need to flatten the 'other' coronavirus curve, our looming mental health crisis
  36. No, Aussie bats won’t give you COVID-19. We rely on them more than you think
  37. Vale Robert May, the legendary scientist who helped us understand ecosystems, chaos theory and even pandemics
  38. The COVIDSafe app was just one contact tracing option. These alternatives guarantee more privacy
  39. Virtual hackathons can help you solve coronavirus problems without leaving your home
  40. COVID lockdowns have human costs as well as benefits. It's time to consider both
  41. Australia has long valued an outer space shared by all. Mining profits could change this
  42. Need help selling the COVIDSafe app? Call a behavioural economist
  43. how nations that moved fast against COVID-19 avoided disaster
  44. a look inside the dismal living conditions of migrant workers
  45. Say hello to the 'crazy beast' mammal who lived among the dinosaurs
  46. Air quality near busy Australian roads up to 10 times worse than official figures
  47. Playing Pandemic - the hit board game about the very thing we're trying to avoid
  48. how coronavirus will change the way we work together
  49. Should I drop my private health insurance during the pandemic?
  50. That estimate of 6.6 million Australians on JobKeeper, it tells us how it can be improved

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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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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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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

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