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Trying to homeschool because of coronavirus? Here are 5 tips to help your child learn

  • Written by: David Roy, Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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A number of schools in Australia have shut after students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. And some private schools have moved to online classes pre-emptively.

Many parents are keeping their children home as a precaution for various reasons. Attendance in schools has fallen, by as much as 50% in some.

The current medical advice is...

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how inflation-focused central banks can squeeze more from interest rates

  • Written by: Mariano Kulish, Professor of Macroeconomics, University of Sydney
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut its official interest rate to 0.25%. The bank’s governor, Philip Lowe, reckons this is as low as the bank can go.

The cut – the first this century to have been decided outside the normal monthly meeting of the bank’s board – underlines the economic threat posed by the...

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How we'll avoid Australia's hospitals being crippled by coronavirus

  • Written by: Caleb Ferguson, Senior Research Fellow, Western Sydney Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Western Sydney Local Health District &, Western Sydney University
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Australians should now be practising social distancing to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

By creating more space between yourself and others you decrease the risk of person-to-person spread.


Read more: Coronavirus: why should we stay 1.5 metres away from each other?


It’s also essential...

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Thucydides and the plague of Athens

  • Written by: Chris Mackie, Professor of Classics, La Trobe University
Thucydides and the plague of AthensPericles Funeral Oration on the Greek 50 Drachmai 1955 Banknote.Shutterstock

The coronavirus is concentrating our minds on the fragility of human existence in the face of a deadly disease. Words like “epidemic” and “pandemic” (and “panic”!) have become part of our daily discourse.

These words are Greek in...

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  2. how older people can cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis
  3. Once the pandemic is over, we will return to a very different airline industry
  4. Getting creative with less. Recipe lessons from the Australian Women's Weekly during wartime
  5. the uncanny melancholy of empty photographs in the time of coronavirus
  6. In the wake of bushfires and coronavirus, it's time we talked about human security
  7. The other Indigenous coronavirus crisis: disappearing income from art
  8. After another hot summer, here are 6 ways to cool our cities in future
  9. How fungi's knack for networking boosts ecological recovery after bushfires
  10. We are now a nation in self-isolation
  11. Alcohol warning labels need to inform women of the true harms of drinking during pregnancy
  12. why should we stay 1.5 metres away from each other?
  13. Scott Morrison has said we'll face at least 6 months of disruption. Where does that number come from?
  14. behind the Reserve Bank's three point plan
  15. Coronavirus will devastate Aboriginal communities if we don't act now
  16. Social distancing may be worth it, but we need to talk about economic costs
  17. Australia recognises the threat posted by far-right groups. So, why aren't they listed on the terror register?
  18. Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five experts
  19. Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It's time they got out of the way
  20. How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus
  21. Couch culture - six months' worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation
  22. Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus
  23. Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election
  24. Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever
  25. Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate
  26. this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand
  27. No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low
  28. Should I cancel my wedding? My kid's birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people
  29. Why Singapore's coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
  30. How to clean your house to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infections
  31. some routines not to break if coronavirus means you have to work from home
  32. Australia will likely hit a peak in coronavirus cases around flu season
  33. Kids at home because of coronavirus? Here are 4 ways to keep them happy (without resorting to Netflix)
  34. pros and cons to the coronavirus spread on social media
  35. Desperately seeking toilet paper, pasta or hand sanitiser? Some relief is just weeks away
  36. Telcos are picking up where the NBN is failing. Here's what it means for you
  37. Can coronavirus spread through food? Can anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen make it worse? Coronavirus claims checked by experts
  38. enlist childcare workers as nannies for health workers
  39. Coronavirus puts casual workers at risk of homelessness unless they get more support
  40. Morrison government bans indoor gatherings of 100 people, and tells Australians 'don't go overseas'
  41. Why releasing some prisoners is essential to stop the spread of coronavirus
  42. an opportunity for sustainable tourism
  43. I've spent 14 years on bushfire front lines and seen courage in the face of death
  44. A simpler life begins at home – key tips from people who've done it
  45. Sonia Revid created public health ballet at the height of 'dance fever'
  46. MPs aim for lightning sitting on stimulus, as third parliamentarian contracts virus
  47. We're bringing you the best information we can on Coronavirus
  48. The coronavirus looks less deadly than first reported, but it's definitely not 'just a flu'
  49. Social distancing can make you lonely. Here's how to stay connected when you're in lockdown
  50. the Reserve Bank's plan for when cash rate cuts no longer work

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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