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Government juggles health security and wealth security as China travel ban extended

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

Seen as a political narrative, the Morrison government’s handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) fits the patterns of its approaches on border security and anti-terrorism.

Stressing the central imperative is to “keep Australians safe”, it has taken the most risk-averse path.

With the exception of returning Australians and their...

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Phil Honeywood on the coronavirus challenge for universities

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Phil Honeywood on the coronavirus challenge for universities

The coronavirus is presenting a major threat to Australia’s education export industry, which is highly dependant upon the China market, and a huge challenge to the universities. Phil Honeywood, CEO of the International Education Association of Australia says:

“At the end of the day, China is the most heavily populated country in the...

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Yes, Australians on board the Diamond Princess need to go into quarantine again. It's time to reset the clock

  • Written by: Stacey L Rowe, PhD candidate, Monash University

Today’s evacuation of about 180 passengers from the cruise ship Diamond Princess to serve another period of quarantine back in Australia has raised questions about the best way to control spread of the coronavirus.

The passengers had already spent 14 days quarantined on board the ship, which had been docked in Japan, and now face another 14...

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Criminal penalties for corporate wage theft are appealing, but won't fix the problem on their own

  • Written by: Tess Hardy, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Melbourne

Australian supermarket giant Coles and discount chain Target this week joined an ignominious list of large corporations caught up in “wage theft” scandals.

Coles confessed to underpaying salaried employees about A$20 million over the past six years. Target admitted to underpaying staff about A$9 million.

Other large companies that have...

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  1. How you can help – not harm – wild animals recovering from bushfires
  2. Australian unis may need to cut staff and research if government extends coronavirus travel ban
  3. the protein 'spike' that lets the 2019-nCoV coronavirus pierce and invade human cells
  4. Holden was never really Australian
  5. For Australia to be respected on human rights, it needs to look deeper into its own record
  6. How vulnerable is Xi Jinping over coronavirus? In today's China, there are few to hold him to account
  7. how aged care is failing LGBTI+ people
  8. why the science on hazard reduction is contested
  9. Life sentences – what creative writing by prisoners tells us about the inside
  10. People love the idea of 20-minute neighbourhoods. So why isn't it top of the agenda?
  11. I made bushfire maps from satellite data, and found a glaring gap in Australia's preparedness
  12. what parents should know and what schools should do if they suspect it
  13. Indigenous pain and protest written in the history of signatures
  14. Holden's dead end shows government policy should have taken a different road
  15. Yes, the Australian bush is recovering from bushfires – but it may never be the same
  16. Can new Snapchat features help troubled teens?
  17. Curious Kids: why don't burns bleed?
  18. Should we ban junk food in schools? We asked five experts
  19. Young people dropping private health hurts insurers most, not public hospitals
  20. 'You can have both higher super and higher wages': Albanese
  21. Coronavirus is killing Australia's lobster export market
  22. Here are 5 practical ways trees can help us survive climate change
  23. how America's General Motors sold us the Australian dream
  24. Why the global battle over Huawei could prove more disruptive than Trump's trade war with China
  25. No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better
  26. Yes, the system needs to be better. But here's how to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need it
  27. Cook250
  28. These plants and animals are now flourishing as life creeps back after bushfires
  29. Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling
  30. Court ruling against ABC highlights the enormous deficiency in laws protecting journalists' sources
  31. Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens
  32. Books in a post-f@#^ world. Are we all sworn out yet?
  33. Coles says these toys promote healthy eating. I say that's rubbish
  34. 65,000-year-old plant remains show the earliest Australians spent plenty of time cooking
  35. Nearly 80% of Australians affected in some way by the bushfires, new survey shows
  36. Home-owning older Australians should pay more for residential aged care
  37. Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talks
  38. Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolism
  39. West Gate Tunnel saga shows risk of 'lock-in' on mega-projects pitched by business
  40. Rain has eased the dry, but more is needed to break the drought
  41. Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
  42. Major airlines say they're acting on climate change. Our research reveals how little they've achieved
  43. In the midst of an LNG export boom, why are we getting so little for our gas?
  44. If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times
  45. here's how we can crack this
  46. Parasite's win is the perfect excuse to get stuck into genre-bending and exciting Korean cinema
  47. Critical minerals are vital for renewable energy. We must learn to mine them responsibly
  48. Queensland’s election year shadowed by federal in-fighting, scandals and voter fatigue
  49. Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
  50. NZ's classical music station is not safe yet. It now needs innovation and leadership

Business News

Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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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...