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Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy on COVID-19

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

With 100 domestic cases as of March 10, federal and state governments and health authorities face daunting challenges posed by COVID-19 in coming weeks and months - securing a workforce of nurses and doctors to treat the sick, ensuring enough testing facilities to meet a rapidly growing demand, and stemming the spread of the virus, to the maximum...

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The world's best fire management system is in northern Australia, and it's led by Indigenous land managers

  • Written by: Rohan Fisher, Information Technology for Development Researcher, Charles Darwin University

The tropical savannas of northern Australia are among the most fire-prone regions in the world. On average, they account for 70% of the area affected by fire each year in Australia.

But effective fire management over the past 20 years has reduced the annual average area burned – an area larger than Tasmania. The extent of this achievement is...

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a good idea, but technically tricky

  • Written by: Paul Haskell-Dowland, Associate Dean (Computing and Security), Edith Cowan University
a good idea, but technically tricky

Australia should work towards adopting a mandatory age-verification system for gambling and pornography websites, according to a recommendation from the federal parliamentary cross-party committee on social and legal issues.

The recommendation follows the committee’s inquiry findings, released last month as a report titled Protecting the age...

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To fix the family law system, we need to ask parents what really works

  • Written by: Rae Kaspiew, Senior Research Fellow, Australian Institute of Family Studies
To fix the family law system, we need to ask parents what really worksShutterstock

As Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren said late last year, when people separate, it can be “a shocking time in their lives”. This is particularly so when parents face each other in court.

Australia’s family law system has been the subject of many inquiries and studies. Just last year, the government announced a...

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  1. The secret of TikTok's success? Humans are wired to love imitating dance moves
  2. We're innovative when housing bushfire victims. Why not all the homeless?
  3. A rare natural phenomenon brings severe drought to Australia. Climate change is making it more common
  4. new research reveals the factors that matter
  5. Sad about having a boy not a girl? Your distress might be real but 'gender disappointment' is no mental illness
  6. Claire Murray's story gives a human face to trauma, drug use and blame culture
  7. You can do it! A 'growth mindset' helps us learn
  8. here's a 10-point plan for avoiding recession
  9. Morrison tells big business to show 'patriotism' as COVID-19 threatens to hit harder than GFC
  10. are we alone in the Universe? The answer was surprisingly consistent
  11. 'Fever clinics' are opening in Australia for people who think they're infected with the coronavirus. Why?
  12. A city-by-city guide to how water supplies fared in Australia's summer of extremes
  13. Young men on sexting: it’s normal, but complicated
  14. Entire hillsides of trees turned brown this summer. Is it the start of ecosystem collapse?
  15. All the world's a stage
  16. Next time, we've got to handle emergency donations better
  17. Australia has hundreds of programs to get women into science, but are they working? Time to find out
  18. Morrison government pledges funds to help states with health burden of COVID-19
  19. More 'sports rort' questions for Morrison after Bridget McKenzie speaks out
  20. A toilet paper run is like a bank run. The economic fixes are about the same
  21. COVID-19 death toll estimated to reach 3,900 by next Friday, according to AI modelling
  22. Sexual harassment claims are costly and complex – can this be fixed?
  23. Michelle Grattan on the escalation of coronavirus and the economy
  24. Australian and US rate cuts underline seriousness of the coronavirus crisis
  25. Denied full participation, Catholic women mobilise for change
  26. More money for private schools won't make Australia's education fairer, no matter how you split it
  27. Sure, save furry animals after the bushfires – but our river creatures are suffering too
  28. Which aged care services near you weren't up to scratch in 2019?
  29. How 'Earthships' could make rebuilding safer in bushfire zones
  30. Truganini and the bloody backstory to Victoria's first public execution
  31. Ransomware attack on sheep farmers shows there's no room for woolly thinking in cyber security
  32. Can Scott Morrison match Kevin Rudd in keeping Australia out of recession in a global crisis?
  33. Keith Pitt on the Murray-Darling Basin, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, and Nuclear Power
  34. When there's nowhere to escape, a bushfire-safe room could be your last resort
  35. 3 things government must do now to keep Australian content alive
  36. Economic growth near an end as Treasury talks of prolonged coronavirus downturn
  37. No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework
  38. It's now Biden v Sanders as Super Tuesday narrows the field for the Democratic nomination
  39. Malaysia takes a turn to the right, and many of its people are worried
  40. Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four experts
  41. NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
  42. We should use 'I' more in academic writing – there is benefit to first-person perspective
  43. What are 'heat not burn' products and are they any safer than traditional cigarettes?
  44. why drug sellers see the internet as a lucrative safe haven
  45. fakes, body doubles and mirrors from the analog to the digital lens
  46. Biden easily wins Super Tuesday after strong comeback in past few days
  47. Support package gains shape as GDP turning point swamped
  48. Does your child know more about dinosaurs than dugongs? Perhaps they're reading the wrong books
  49. NZ's fossil fuel investment ban for popular KiwiSaver funds is more political than ethical
  50. How do we detect if coronavirus is spreading in the community?

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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The Daily Magazine

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...