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The real economic victims of coronavirus are those we can't see

  • Written by: Martijn Boersma, Senior lecturer, University of Technology Sydney
The real economic victims of coronavirus are those we can't seeComputer chip and circuit board factory, Jiangxi, ChinaShutterstock

The COVID-19 coronavirus is officially a pandemic, the US and Australian share markets have collapsed, both governments have unveiled stimulus packages, and Australia’s trade union movement is worried about the position of casuals.

But things are worse overseas, including for...

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What you’re seeing right now is the past, so your brain is predicting the present

  • Written by: Hinze Hogendoorn, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne

We feel that we live in the present. When we open our eyes, we perceive the outside world as it is right now. But we are actually living slightly in the past.

It takes time for information from our eyes to reach our brain, where it is processed, analysed and ultimately integrated into consciousness. Due to this delay, the information available to...

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The average regional city resident lacks good access to two-thirds of community services, and liveability suffers

  • Written by: Melanie Davern, Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director, Healthy Liveable Cities Group, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
The average regional city resident lacks good access to two-thirds of community services, and liveability sufferszstock/Shutterstock

The way our growing cities are planned and built is becoming ever more important in building healthy, liveable and sustainable communities. Much of the focus on liveability has been on Australia’s biggest capital cities, Sydney and Melbourne, which will become megacities of more than 10 million people by 2050. Regional...

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Government forced to "scale up" fiscal response to deal with impact of "scaled up" health response

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

It’s appropriate the federal-state national cabinet is being dubbed a “war” cabinet because surely this country has not experienced such a sense of crisis since the dark days of World War 2.

As the coronavirus cases escalate rapidly, there is an increasing feeling things are starting to run out of control.

More and more drastic...

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  1. Reserve Bank and government prepare fresh emergency measures as markets tumble
  2. why are we cancelling large gatherings? And what other 'social distancing' options are left?
  3. 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
  4. To limit coronavirus risks on public transport, here's what we can learn from efforts overseas
  5. How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
  6. Will coronavirus damage Trump in the US general election? And Morrison's ratings improve in Newspoll
  7. an incisive global perspective on deeper crises
  8. This coronavirus share market crash is unlike those that have gone before it
  9. We must fight climate change like it's World War III – here are 4 potent weapons to deploy
  10. How will coronavirus affect property prices?
  11. Scientists find burnt, starving koalas weeks after the bushfires
  12. Morrison, compassion and coronavirus: when crisis refines leadership
  13. Should I test my gut microbes to improve my health?
  14. Snakes make good food. Banning farms won't help the fight against coronavirus
  15. More green, more ‘zzzzz’? Trees may help us sleep
  16. remembering a time when we were outraged
  17. Scott Morrison announces mandatory self-isolation for all overseas arrivals and gives up shaking hands
  18. NZ's decision to close its borders will hurt tourism but it's the right thing to do
  19. your coronavirus and COVID-19 questions answered by experts
  20. your questions answered by virus experts
  21. Coronavirus hits at the heart of Morrison's government, with Peter Dutton infected
  22. 5 ways to manage your news consumption in times of crisis
  23. the federal government is playing a risky game with mixed messages on coronavirus
  24. what they are, how they spread and how they make you sick
  25. what you need to know to prepare and respond
  26. Australia must prepare for the social and psychological impacts of a coronavirus lockdown
  27. Air-dropping poisoned meat to kill bush predators hasn't worked in the past, and it's unlikely to help now
  28. Michelle Grattan on the coronavirus pandemic and the government's stimulus
  29. 150 Psalms is a monumental choral event
  30. When your house has a (disturbing) history, what should buyers be told about its ‘past’?
  31. Stadiums are emptying out globally. So why have Australian sports been so slow to act?
  32. 502 Bad Gateway
  33. projecting light onto a dark history – how mid-century cinema resurrected Port Arthur’s convict past
  34. Remembering my friend, and why there is no right way to mourn the Christchurch attacks
  35. The many faces of social housing – home to 1 in 10 Australians
  36. For decades, scientists puzzled over the plastic 'missing' from our oceans – but now it's been found
  37. Morrison's coronavirus package is a good start, but he'll probably have to spend more
  38. Will many people be too worried to spend the cash splashed their way?
  39. Australian schools are closing because of coronavirus, but should they be?
  40. Want to Skype your GP to avoid exposure to the coronavirus? Here's what you need to know about the new telehealth option
  41. The coronavirus stimulus program is Labor's in disguise, as it should be
  42. Cash handout of $750 for 6.5 million pensioners and others receiving government payments
  43. Here's why tiny ants have invaded your house, and what to do about it
  44. Shirin Neshat and the dream space that contemporary Persian art can unlock
  45. Coronavirus is a huge story, so journalists must apply the highest ethical standards in how they tell it
  46. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing us to ask some very hard questions. But are we ready for the answers?
  47. Working at home to avoid coronavirus? This tech lets you (almost) replicate the office
  48. how a heroine on Australia's small screen became a global phenomenon
  49. Taking US oil in a global crisis sounds good on paper, but it won't do much for Australia's energy security
  50. on-demand services bring public transport to the suburbs

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

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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

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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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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The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

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Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...