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Great time to try: learning to draw

  • Written by: Ari Chand, Lecturer in Visual Communication Design and Creative Industries, University of Newcastle

Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home.


What can take you somewhere untouched by the clanging outside world? What can help you synthesise your thoughts right now?

Drawing, and our fascination with it, can...

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Banning visitors to aged care during coronavirus raises several ethical questions – with no simple answers

  • Written by: Alison Rahn, Senior Research Officer, School of Social Sciences & Translational Health Research Institute (THRI), Western Sydney University
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Physically, older people are among those most vulnerable to the coronavirus.

For those isolated in residential aged care or in the community, they’re also arguably the most vulnerable socially.

Reports from European and American care homes, where large clusters of residents have been infected, provide sobering reminders of the need...

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how to help the young

  • Written by: Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics, University of Melbourne
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Even before COVID-19, young Australians were doing it hard in the labour market.

Slower economic growth and the increasing employment of older Australians since the global financial crisis had been crowding them out.

In recent research Michael Coelli and I estimate that crowding out reduced the proportion of young...

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Fix housing and you'll reduce risks of coronavirus and other disease in remote Indigenous communities

  • Written by: Nina Lansbury Hall, Senior Lecturer, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland

Remote Indigenous communities have taken swift and effective action to quarantine residents against the risks of COVID-19. Under a plan developed by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group, entry to communities is restricted to essential visitors only. This is important, because crowded and malfunctioning housing in remote...

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  1. The psychology of comfort food
  2. For most universities, there's little point to the government's COVID-19 assistance package
  3. what makes hairdressing 'essential'? Even the hairdressers want to close
  4. why pets are at risk during this pandemic
  5. beware the cyber risks of virtual meet-up apps like Houseparty
  6. How some Australian media are failing us on coronavirus
  7. how white roofs help to reflect the sun's heat
  8. National and state leaders may not always agree, but this hasn't hindered our coronavirus response
  9. View from The Hill – So you wanted to spend more time with the kids?
  10. What does it mean to be immunocompromised? And why does this increase your risk of coronavirus?
  11. We don't know for sure if coronavirus can spread through poo, but it's possible
  12. Transmitting COVID-19 to another person could send you to prison for life. Here's why this is worrisome
  13. 4 ways to be a good landlord in a time of coronavirus
  14. Smoking increases your coronavirus risk. There's never been a better time to quit
  15. This could be the end of the line for cruise ships
  16. Gaming fosters social connection at a time of physical distance
  17. Why is it so hard to stop COVID-19 misinformation spreading on social media?
  18. While towns run dry, cotton extracts 5 Sydney Harbours' worth of Murray Darling water a year. It's time to reset the balance
  19. My skin's dry with all this hand washing. What can I do?
  20. The last thing companies should be doing right now is paying dividends
  21. Hotels are no 'luxury' place to detain people seeking asylum in Australia
  22. Trust in government is high in NZ, but will it last until the country's elections later in the year?
  23. Coronavirus debate turns to whether Australia should embrace 'elimination' strategy
  24. Great time to try: starting a vegetable garden
  25. How long are you infectious when you have coronavirus?
  26. Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response
  27. What should we do with 1 billion hours of time? Australia's COVID-19 opportunity
  28. The coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to view 'screen time' differently. That's a good thing
  29. Destitution on Australia's hardening border with PNG – and the need for a better aid strategy
  30. our good intentions usually fall short. Here are 4 ways to shop responsibly
  31. Trade apprentices will help our post COVID-19 recovery. We need to do more to keep them in work
  32. Headlines promise Australia's on the 'cusp' of defeating coronavirus. We're not and it's too soon to relax restrictions
  33. Coronavirus highlights the painful political truth about health inequality. Is social democracy the answer?
  34. today's grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose
  35. Forget old screen 'time' rules during coronavirus. Here's what you should focus on instead
  36. Coronavirus an ‘existential threat’ to Africa and her crowded slums
  37. What a simulated Mars mission taught me about food waste
  38. With everyone stuck indoors, esports is poised for its time in the sun
  39. Open or else face funding cut – Minister Tehan's edict to independent schools
  40. Australia's coronavirus debate turns to the way out
  41. MPs Tim Watts, Fiona Martin, Clare O'Neil and Helen Haines talk about serving their electorates during the coronavirus crisis
  42. Michelle Grattan on Australia's exit out of coronavirus restrictions
  43. what causes a 'second wave' of disease outbreak, and could we see this in Australia?
  44. What to do if you've been fined for breaching coronavirus restrictions
  45. The coronavirus lockdown might help limit this year's flu season – but you should still get your flu jab anyway
  46. Easter eggs can bring a little 'normality' to kids in isolation. But should we ration them or let kids eat how many they like?
  47. Scientific modelling is steering our response to coronavirus. But what is scientific modelling?
  48. Teachers could be called on to estimate year 12 student grades – this is fairer than it sounds
  49. Personalities that thrive in isolation and what we can all learn from time alone
  50. The psychology of lockdown suggest that sticking to rules gets harder the longer it continues

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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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.

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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The Daily Magazine

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

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

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

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

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

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...