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Permanently raising the Child Care Subsidy is an economic opportunity too good to miss

  • Written by: Danielle Wood, Program Director, Budget Policy and Institutional Reform, Grattan Institute
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The Australian government’s COVID-19 rescue package for the child-care sector provides a lifeline for centres and parents alike.

Child-care centres now have a guaranteed stream of income and support for wage costs, helping them to stay in business through the crisis. For working parents, there’s the relief child care will...

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Reconnecting after coronavirus – 4 key ways cities can counter anxiety and loneliness

  • Written by: Roger Patulny, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Wollongong
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COVID-19 has forced us into social distancing, isolation and quarantine. These conditions are likely fostering widespread anxiety and loneliness in our cities. However, they’ve also made the need for socially connected, vibrant public spaces obvious to all.

We offer four strategies for rebuilding social connectivity and emotional...

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Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy predicts more than 50% take-up of COVID tracing app

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy has predicted a more than 50% take-up of the new “COVIDSafe” app, as the government mobilises a broad range of health professionals to convince people to download the tracing device.

The app, launched by Health Minister Greg Hunt on Sunday, will broaden and speed up the tracing of contacts a person...

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  2. Virgin Australia was never going to last
  3. Mums with an intellectual disability already risk family violence and losing their kids. Coronavirus could make things worse
  4. ANU will invigilate exams using remote software, and many students are unhappy
  5. Urban Aboriginal people face unique challenges in the fight against coronavirus
  6. how to keep kids safe while they're learning online
  7. Refugees need protection from coronavirus too, and must be released
  8. Michelle Grattan on the government's contact tracing app, the World Health Organization and 'the road back'
  9. Five years on from the earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal, heritage-led recovery is uniting community
  10. The need to house everyone has never been clearer. Here's a 2-step strategy to get it done
  11. Buried under colonial concrete, Botany Bay has even been robbed of its botany
  12. Parents, you don't always need to entertain your kids – boredom is good for them
  13. Flushing is our next weapon against COVID-19, if you're happy to have your sewage scrutinised
  14. How the coronavirus pandemic is (finally) resulting in leadership for the greater good
  15. Mavis Ngallametta review - a bittersweet collection of a songwoman's stories of home
  16. In 1919, Anzac Day was commemorated despite the Spanish flu pandemic. In 2020, we will remember them again
  17. Modelling tells us the coronavirus app will need a big take-up, economics tells us how to get it
  18. staying at home for months is unlikely to lead to an eye-watering electricity bill
  19. Why the focus of stimulus plans has to be construction that puts social housing first
  20. If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef
  21. How to beat weight gain at menopause
  22. Japanese Australian veterans and the legacy of anti-Asian racism
  23. Caring for community to beat coronavirus echoes Indigenous ideas of a good life
  24. If Scott Morrison is true to his word, October's budget could be a doozy
  25. Why coronavirus emerges in clusters, and how New Zealand plans to eliminate outbreaks after lockdown
  26. it's a humanitarian and economic crisis in the making
  27. How to manage your blood pressure in isolation
  28. What elective surgery will be allowed now the coronavirus situation has improved? It's up to your surgeon or hospital
  29. Corporations prepare to sue over action to save lives as pandemic reveals trade flaws
  30. What is Dalgona coffee? The whipped coffee trend taking over the internet during isolation
  31. in a time of crisis the Bureau of Statistics is serving us well
  32. how laughter can connect and heal
  33. Is it time for a 'new way of war?' What China's army reforms mean for the rest of the world
  34. most of us won’t cooperate unless everyone does
  35. Sparkling dolphins swim off our coast, but humans are threatening these natural light shows
  36. 6 steps towards remaking the homelessness system so it works for young people
  37. Recreating masterpieces at home? People have been doing it for centuries
  38. Government needs credible pitch and strong guarantees to get app take-up
  39. Can coronavirus spread 4 metres?
  40. Elective surgery's due to restart next week so now's the time to fix waiting lists once and for all
  41. Coronavirus TV 'support' package leaves screen writers and directors even less certain than before
  42. There are 10 catastrophic threats facing humans right now, and coronavirus is only one of them
  43. Despite huge coronavirus stimulus package, the government might still need to pay more
  44. why China will never welcome a global inquiry into the source of COVID-19
  45. some students may need in-class time more than others
  46. reflecting on past airline collapses in Australia
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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

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

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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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

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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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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Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

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Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

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Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

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