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In the war against coronavirus, we need the military to play a much bigger role

  • Written by: Alexey D Muraviev, Associate Professor of National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University
In the war against coronavirus, we need the military to play a much bigger roleDanny Casey/AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s declaration of “war” against the COVID-19 pandemic requires a mobilisation of all available resources to the front-lines of the response – and this includes a bigger role for our armed forces.

So far, the most visible force on our streets has been the police. In NSW, the police...

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Universities need to train lecturers in online delivery, or they risk students dropping out

  • Written by: Pauline Taylor-Guy, Professor, Australian Council for Educational Research
Universities need to train lecturers in online delivery, or they risk students dropping outShutterstock

Most Australian universities are moving courses online to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. This includes lectures and tutorials, which will likely be delivered via the university learning management systems such as Moodle or Blackboard.

Some students believe universities are waiting until the census date (the date students can...

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how your personality affects how you cope and what you can do about it

  • Written by: Conor Wynn, PhD Candidate at BehaviourWorks, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University, Monash University
how your personality affects how you cope and what you can do about itEleanor McDonie/Shutterstock

To some people, fighting in the aisles over toilet paper makes sense. Driven by the social proof of empty shelves and in fear of losing out, they fight. To others, such behaviour would be unthinkable. Clearly some cope differently to others when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. The question is, why?

Our behaviour...

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romance fiction to help you through a coronavirus lockdown

  • Written by: Jodi McAlister, Lecturer in Writing, Literature and Culture, Deakin University
romance fiction to help you through a coronavirus lockdownShutterstock

Romance fiction has two defining features.

First, it centres on a love story. Secondly, it always ends well.

Our protagonists end up together (if not forever, then at least for the foreseeable future) and this makes the world around them a little bit better, too.

In times of uncertainty, upheaval and chaos, readers often turn to...

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  2. A virtual Australian parliament is possible – and may be needed – during the coronavirus pandemic
  3. In the age of coronavirus, only tiny weddings are allowed and the extended family BBQ is out
  4. Why the fall-out from postponing the Olympics may not be as bad as we think
  5. how working from home may be exposing us to cybercrime
  6. Why are we calling it 'social distancing'? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
  7. Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I disinfect my phone?
  8. Can we really rely on people to isolate when they're told to? Experts explain
  9. what are your employer's responsibilities, and what are yours?
  10. Homelessness and overcrowding expose us all to coronavirus. Here's what we can do to stop the spread
  11. What steps hospitals can take if coronavirus leads to a shortage of beds
  12. The US is fast-tracking a coronavirus vaccine, but bypassing safety standards may not be worth the cost
  13. As NZ goes into lockdown, authorities have new powers to make sure people obey the rules
  14. To get out of this well we are going to have to think like central planners
  15. a leading health expert on New Zealand's coronavirus shutdown, and the challenging weeks ahead
  16. Acting selfishly has consequences right now – why ethical decision making is imperative in the coronavirus crisis
  17. What happens in Vegas … why consent matters in 'Sin City' and other sex tourism cities
  18. Are you there God? Whether we pray harder or endure wrath depends on the religious doctrine of Providence
  19. We're running out of time to use Endgame C to drive coronavirus infections down to zero
  20. Snowy 2.0 is a wolf in sheep's clothing – it will push carbon emissions up, not down
  21. Urban owls are losing their homes. So we're 3D printing them new ones
  22. A contest of credible views should be seen as useful in a national crisis
  23. how Australia's new coronavirus rules will affect you
  24. Nice to meet you, now back off! How to socially distance without seeming rude
  25. Coronavirus distancing measures are confusing. Here are 3 things to ask yourself before you see someone
  26. Caring for 300,000 temporary migrants in New Zealand is a crucial missing link in our coronavirus response
  27. it's about flexibility and boundaries
  28. Self-isolating for coronavirus is impossible for tens of thousands of New Zealanders – unless we help them fast
  29. more than ever, we need them to work
  30. Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus
  31. what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations
  32. how to access the medicines you and your family need
  33. holding on to faith in the time of coronavirus
  34. Why dogs don’t care for being groomed (and for the love of dog don’t snip their whiskers)
  35. Entertainment venues closed in draconian measures to fight the virus
  36. Who's most affected on public transport in the time of coronavirus?
  37. how the government plans to get coronavirus support into our hands quickly
  38. vacancy rates down since early February
  39. How Australia's response to the Spanish flu of 1919 sounds warnings on dealing with coronavirus
  40. States are shutting their borders to stop coronavirus. Is that actually allowed?
  41. NSW and Victoria announce 'shutdowns', as federal government widens and ramps up income support
  42. Coronavirus modelling shows the government is getting the balance right
  43. Government's new $66 billion package will take coronavirus economic life support to $189 billion
  44. Budget delayed until October, and new restrictions on indoor gatherings in latest coronavirus decisions
  45. stop almost everything, restart when coronavirus is gone
  46. My child is staying home from school because of coronavirus. Is that illegal?
  47. when you can't shop often for fresh vegetables, what are the best alternatives?
  48. how long does it take to get sick? How infectious is it? Will you always have a fever? COVID-19 basics explained
  49. Trying to homeschool because of coronavirus? Here are 5 tips to help your child learn
  50. how inflation-focused central banks can squeeze more from interest rates

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