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Couch culture - six months' worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation

  • Written by: Lucy Beaumont, Deputy Section Editor: Arts + Culture
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We need ways of getting our culture hit from home - whether we’re sick, caring for others, playing it safe or just facing limited external options.

We asked our experts for recommendations to help arts lovers stay connected.

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Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus

  • Written by: Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago
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With some of the toughest border restrictions and a newly-announced NZ$500 million boost to health services, New Zealand is among a small number of countries with a strategy to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Zealand is also fortunate in having a brief window of opportunity to refine and roll out an effective response to COVID-19. At...

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Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election

  • Written by: Brendon O'Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney

This is the age of the septuagenarian in US politics. The president is 73. His likely opponent in November’s election is 77. Even if Joe Biden is not the Democratic nominee, the other option is 78-year-old Bernie Sanders.

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi is 79. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is 78. Some of us are missing the...

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Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever

  • Written by: Tracy Lynn Washington, Lecturer and Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology
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Are you a parent who is struggling to find time to be with your child and help them grow? Our newly published research shows neighbourhood parks, and playgrounds in particular, provide valuable and unique opportunities for interaction between parents and children. These are places where parents can play with and teach their...

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  1. Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate
  2. this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand
  3. No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low
  4. Should I cancel my wedding? My kid's birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people
  5. Why Singapore's coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn
  6. How to clean your house to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infections
  7. some routines not to break if coronavirus means you have to work from home
  8. Australia will likely hit a peak in coronavirus cases around flu season
  9. Kids at home because of coronavirus? Here are 4 ways to keep them happy (without resorting to Netflix)
  10. pros and cons to the coronavirus spread on social media
  11. Desperately seeking toilet paper, pasta or hand sanitiser? Some relief is just weeks away
  12. Telcos are picking up where the NBN is failing. Here's what it means for you
  13. Can coronavirus spread through food? Can anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen make it worse? Coronavirus claims checked by experts
  14. enlist childcare workers as nannies for health workers
  15. Coronavirus puts casual workers at risk of homelessness unless they get more support
  16. Morrison government bans indoor gatherings of 100 people, and tells Australians 'don't go overseas'
  17. Why releasing some prisoners is essential to stop the spread of coronavirus
  18. an opportunity for sustainable tourism
  19. I've spent 14 years on bushfire front lines and seen courage in the face of death
  20. A simpler life begins at home – key tips from people who've done it
  21. Sonia Revid created public health ballet at the height of 'dance fever'
  22. MPs aim for lightning sitting on stimulus, as third parliamentarian contracts virus
  23. We're bringing you the best information we can on Coronavirus
  24. The coronavirus looks less deadly than first reported, but it's definitely not 'just a flu'
  25. Social distancing can make you lonely. Here's how to stay connected when you're in lockdown
  26. the Reserve Bank's plan for when cash rate cuts no longer work
  27. The 'herd immunity' route to fighting coronavirus is unethical and potentially dangerous
  28. Why are older people more at risk of coronavirus?
  29. New Zealand outstrips Australia, UK and US with $12 billion coronavirus package for business and people in isolation
  30. How a time of panic buying could yet bring us together
  31. what closing schools and childcare centres would mean for parents and casual staff
  32. what are the laws mandating self-isolation and how will they be enforced?
  33. Australian arts need a stimulus package. Here is what it should look like
  34. Why haven't the Olympics been cancelled from coronavirus? That's the A$20bn question
  35. Why NZ's tough coronavirus travel rules are crucial to protecting lives at home and across the Pacific
  36. old books hold new insights for the digital generation
  37. Lack of confidence in US leadership adds to coronavirus panic
  38. 5 ways nutrition could help your immune system fight off the coronavirus
  39. How changes brought on by coronavirus could help tackle climate change
  40. First pocket-sized artworks from Ice Age Indonesia show humanity's ancient drive to decorate
  41. The real economic victims of coronavirus are those we can't see
  42. What you’re seeing right now is the past, so your brain is predicting the present
  43. The average regional city resident lacks good access to two-thirds of community services, and liveability suffers
  44. Government forced to "scale up" fiscal response to deal with impact of "scaled up" health response
  45. Reserve Bank and government prepare fresh emergency measures as markets tumble
  46. why are we cancelling large gatherings? And what other 'social distancing' options are left?
  47. Can I take the dog for a walk? Can I put the kids to bed? What you should and shouldn't do if you're in coronavirus self-isolation
  48. To limit coronavirus risks on public transport, here's what we can learn from efforts overseas
  49. How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
  50. Will coronavirus damage Trump in the US general election? And Morrison's ratings improve in Newspoll

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