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How you can help – not harm – wild animals recovering from bushfires

  • Written by: Marissa Parrott, Reproductive Biologist, Wildlife Conservation & Science, Zoos Victoria, and Honorary Research Associate, BioSciences, University of Melbourne
How you can help – not harm – wild animals recovering from bushfiresBuilding one of these watering pods can help thirsty wildlife, but it must be checked for safety and hygiene, and refilled regularly.Arid Recovery

Since July last year, bushfires have burned more than 7.7 million hectares of southeast Australia, putting many threatened species at increased risk of extinction.

Now that fires have been extinguished...

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Australian unis may need to cut staff and research if government extends coronavirus travel ban

  • Written by: John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute

The Australian government will soon decide whether it will extend its ban on travellers from China for another week.

The Department of Home Affairs has already extended the original two week travel ban (that began on February 1) by one week.

Anyone who has left or transited mainland China within the previous 14 days (with some exceptions...

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the protein 'spike' that lets the 2019-nCoV coronavirus pierce and invade human cells

  • Written by: Jianling Xie, Postdoctoral Scientist, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
the protein 'spike' that lets the 2019-nCoV coronavirus pierce and invade human cellsResearchers Jason McLellan (left) and Daniel Wrapp study the structure of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus.Vivian Abagiu/Univ. of Texas at Austin

Researchers in the United States have unveiled the structure of the “spike protein” of 2019-nCoV – the virus behind the current coronavirus disease outbreak.

Despite the fact that researchers...

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Holden was never really Australian

  • Written by: Robert Crawford, Professor of Advertising, RMIT University
Holden was never really AustralianGeneral Motors Holden

In the wave of nostalgia about the death of the Holden brand in Australia, something important has been overlooked.

Holdens were never especially Australian.

Holden was never really AustralianJames Holden.Wikisource

Their origins stretch back to 1856, when James Holden established a saddlery in Adelaide.

The firm expanded into the car industry in the first world...

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  1. For Australia to be respected on human rights, it needs to look deeper into its own record
  2. How vulnerable is Xi Jinping over coronavirus? In today's China, there are few to hold him to account
  3. how aged care is failing LGBTI+ people
  4. why the science on hazard reduction is contested
  5. Life sentences – what creative writing by prisoners tells us about the inside
  6. People love the idea of 20-minute neighbourhoods. So why isn't it top of the agenda?
  7. I made bushfire maps from satellite data, and found a glaring gap in Australia's preparedness
  8. what parents should know and what schools should do if they suspect it
  9. Indigenous pain and protest written in the history of signatures
  10. Holden's dead end shows government policy should have taken a different road
  11. Yes, the Australian bush is recovering from bushfires – but it may never be the same
  12. Can new Snapchat features help troubled teens?
  13. Curious Kids: why don't burns bleed?
  14. Should we ban junk food in schools? We asked five experts
  15. Young people dropping private health hurts insurers most, not public hospitals
  16. 'You can have both higher super and higher wages': Albanese
  17. Coronavirus is killing Australia's lobster export market
  18. Here are 5 practical ways trees can help us survive climate change
  19. how America's General Motors sold us the Australian dream
  20. Why the global battle over Huawei could prove more disruptive than Trump's trade war with China
  21. No need to give up on crowded cities – we can make density so much better
  22. Yes, the system needs to be better. But here's how to ensure your child can access the NDIS if they need it
  23. Cook250
  24. These plants and animals are now flourishing as life creeps back after bushfires
  25. Podcast series Oz Gothic breathes new life into Australian gothic storytelling
  26. Court ruling against ABC highlights the enormous deficiency in laws protecting journalists' sources
  27. Why Australians fell out of love with Holdens
  28. Books in a post-f@#^ world. Are we all sworn out yet?
  29. Coles says these toys promote healthy eating. I say that's rubbish
  30. 65,000-year-old plant remains show the earliest Australians spent plenty of time cooking
  31. Nearly 80% of Australians affected in some way by the bushfires, new survey shows
  32. Home-owning older Australians should pay more for residential aged care
  33. Our trade talks with Europe and Britain are set to become climate talks
  34. Constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians must involve structural change, not mere symbolism
  35. West Gate Tunnel saga shows risk of 'lock-in' on mega-projects pitched by business
  36. Rain has eased the dry, but more is needed to break the drought
  37. Aussie Rules players risk injuring hands and wrists too
  38. Major airlines say they're acting on climate change. Our research reveals how little they've achieved
  39. In the midst of an LNG export boom, why are we getting so little for our gas?
  40. If you're preparing students for 21st century jobs, you're behind the times
  41. here's how we can crack this
  42. Parasite's win is the perfect excuse to get stuck into genre-bending and exciting Korean cinema
  43. Critical minerals are vital for renewable energy. We must learn to mine them responsibly
  44. Queensland’s election year shadowed by federal in-fighting, scandals and voter fatigue
  45. Quality childcare has become a necessity for Australian families, and for society. It's time the government paid up
  46. NZ's classical music station is not safe yet. It now needs innovation and leadership
  47. Gaetjens criticises McKenzie's handling of grants decisions, but defends his finding funding wasn't politically biased
  48. Michelle Grattan on an embarrassed government, sports rorts, and the corona virus
  49. Saying sex increases cancer risk is neither totally correct, nor in any way helpful
  50. Today's disease names are less catchy, but also less likely to cause stigma

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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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...