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Public spaces bind cities together. What happens when coronavirus forces us apart?

  • Written by: Tahj Rosmarin, Research Officer, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne

In modern cities, our public spaces represent our shared values. They are our common assets, owned, maintained and used by all members of our society. The outbreak of coronavirus and its immediate impacts, such as social distancing, have raised many questions about the role of public space in such times.

Since the World Health Organisation declared...

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We need to consider granting bail to unsentenced prisoners to stop the spread of coronavirus

  • Written by: Rick Sarre, Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
We need to consider granting bail to unsentenced prisoners to stop the spread of coronavirusAAP/David Gray

Prison is, understandably, a very closed environment. Many prisons are also overcrowded. COVID-19 has already entered the prison system and any further spread would be catastrophic for prisoners, staff, their families and the wider community.

The flow of prisoners in and out of custody in Australia is huge. More than 160 people enter...

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When one door closes, open a window

  • Written by: Caroline Wilson-Barnao, Lecturer, The University of Queensland
When one door closes, open a windowKerensa Pickett/Unsplash, CC BY

As the coronavirus outbreak forces the closure of museums, art galleries, libraries and theatres around the word, the concept of “on demand culture” is gaining momentum.

Institutions – museums, galleries and concert halls, which by their very nature rely on in-person visits – are seeking out...

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How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus self-isolation

  • Written by: Emmanuel Stamatakis, Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health, University of Sydney
How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus self-isolationUnspash/ayo ogunseinde

The extensive social distancing policies put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19 mean most people will have to spend much, if not all, their time at home.

Self-isolation means far fewer opportunities to be physically active if you are used to walking or cycling for transportation and doing leisure time sports.

But equally...

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  1. a new form of marriage in the time of coronavirus?
  2. Private hospitals get grace period before freeze on non-urgent elective surgery
  3. Five principles to follow if your job is to lead your staff through the coronavirus crisis
  4. Can't sleep and feeling anxious about coronavirus? You're not alone
  5. Coronavirus might cause loss of smell, or anosmia. But it probably won't be permanent
  6. Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be
  7. your guide to the Australian payments that will go to the extra million on welfare
  8. how will the emergency release of NSW prisoners due to coronavirus work?
  9. As coronavirus hits holiday lettings, a shift to longer rentals could help many of us
  10. how seeing the molecular machinery of the coronavirus will help scientists design a treatment
  11. Uncertain? Many questions but no clear answers? Welcome to the mind of a scientist
  12. making music in a time of crisis reminds us we belong
  13. In the war against coronavirus, we need the military to play a much bigger role
  14. Universities need to train lecturers in online delivery, or they risk students dropping out
  15. how your personality affects how you cope and what you can do about it
  16. romance fiction to help you through a coronavirus lockdown
  17. Our social identity shapes how we feel about the Adani mine – and it’s making the energy wars worse
  18. A virtual Australian parliament is possible – and may be needed – during the coronavirus pandemic
  19. In the age of coronavirus, only tiny weddings are allowed and the extended family BBQ is out
  20. Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think
  21. how working from home may be exposing us to cybercrime
  22. Why are we calling it 'social distancing'? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
  23. Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?
  24. Can we really rely on people to isolate when they're told to? Experts explain
  25. what are your employer's responsibilities, and what are yours?
  26. Homelessness and overcrowding expose us all to coronavirus. Here's what we can do to stop the spread
  27. What steps hospitals can take if coronavirus leads to a shortage of beds
  28. The US is fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine, but bypassing safety standards may not be worth the cost
  29. As NZ goes into lockdown, authorities have new powers to make sure people obey the rules
  30. To get out of this well we are going to have to think like central planners
  31. a leading health expert on New Zealand's coronavirus shutdown, and the challenging weeks ahead
  32. Acting selfishly has consequences right now – why ethical decision making is imperative in the coronavirus crisis
  33. What happens in Vegas … why consent matters in 'Sin City' and other sex tourism cities
  34. Are you there God? Whether we pray harder or endure wrath depends on the religious doctrine of Providence
  35. We're running out of time to use Endgame C to drive coronavirus infections down to zero
  36. Snowy 2.0 is a wolf in sheep's clothing – it will push carbon emissions up, not down
  37. Urban owls are losing their homes. So we're 3D printing them new ones
  38. A contest of credible views should be seen as useful in a national crisis
  39. how Australia's new coronavirus rules will affect you
  40. Nice to meet you, now back off! How to socially distance without seeming rude
  41. Coronavirus distancing measures are confusing. Here are 3 things to ask yourself before you see someone
  42. Caring for 300,000 temporary migrants in New Zealand is a crucial missing link in our coronavirus response
  43. it's about flexibility and boundaries
  44. Self-isolating for coronavirus is impossible for tens of thousands of New Zealanders – unless we help them fast
  45. more than ever, we need them to work
  46. Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus
  47. what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations
  48. how to access the medicines you and your family need
  49. holding on to faith in the time of coronavirus
  50. Why dogs don’t care for being groomed (and for the love of dog don’t snip their whiskers)

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