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COVID-19 has now reached New Zealand. How prepared is it to deal with a pandemic?

  • Written by: Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago
COVID-19 has now reached New Zealand. How prepared is it to deal with a pandemic?Shutterstock

New Zealand joined 48 other countries affected by the novel coronavirus last week when health authorities confirmed the first COVID-19 case. The news prompted panic buying of supplies in some places, but it had long been expected.

The management of the case seemed exemplary. Shortly after arriving in New Zealand from Iran, the person...

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One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's "coronavirus"

  • Written by: Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Never has a virus featured so prominently in a Reserve Bank statement.

One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's "coronavirus"Reserve Bank of Australia

The word “coronavirus” is mentioned nine times in the governor’s seven-paragraph statement.

His board cut the cash rate from an all-time low of 0.75% to a new all-time low of 0.50% “to support the economy as it responds to the...

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AAP closure is the end of an era for unsung heroes of journalism

  • Written by: Misha Ketchell, Editor & Executive Director, The Conversation
AAP closure is the end of an era for unsung heroes of journalismDylan Coker/AAP

Australian Associated Press will close on June 26 this year after its two largest shareholders, Nine Entertainment Co and News Corp, decided to end long standing arrangements to cut costs. 180 journalism jobs will be lost.

I learnt about this, I must admit, from a report in The Age online, but in days past this is the sort of news...

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The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia

  • Written by: Alexandra Wake, Program Manager, Journalism, RMIT University
The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in AustraliaLukas Coch/AAP

Australia’s news landscape, and the ability of citizens to access quality journalism, has been dealt a major blow by the announcement the Australian Associated Press is closing, with the loss of 180 journalism jobs.

Although AAP reporters and editors are generally not household names, the wire service has provided the backbone...

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