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Collective trauma is real, and could hamper Australian communities' bushfire recovery

  • Written by: Erin Smith, Associate Professor in Disaster and Emergency Response, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University

creMost of us are probably familiar with the concept of psychological trauma, the impact on an individual’s psyche caused by an extremely distressing event.

But there’s another kind of trauma. A collective disturbance that occurs within a group of people when their world is suddenly upended.

Consider the Buffalo Creek flood of 1972, in...

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Morrison can only look on as Nationals 'wicked problem' damages his government

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

The Nationals’ crisis is a political version of what social scientists call a “wicked problem”. It’s without any obvious solution, and every future course is fraught.

This is a “wicked problem” not just for the minor coalition partner, but for Scott Morrison also. He’s an alarmed and essentially powerless...

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High-tech shortages loom as coronavirus shutdowns hit manufacturers

  • Written by: John L Hopkins, Theme Leader (Future Urban Mobility), Smart Cities Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology

There are now more than 45,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus dubbed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization, and the disease has caused at least 1,115 deaths. The impact of the virus is now reaching way beyond public health: China is at the heart of global manufacturing, and as supply chains suffer, panic is beginning to set in.

In many...

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I'm taking glucosamine for my arthritis. So what's behind the new advice to stop?

  • Written by: Nial Wheate, Associate Professor | Program Director, Undergraduate Pharmacy, University of Sydney
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The Australian Rheumatology Association this week warned people not to take the supplement glucosamine for their osteoarthritis due to possible allergic side-effects.

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  1. A stamp of approval for legendary sports commentators
  2. Heavy rains are great news for Sydney's dams, but they come with a big caveat
  3. Nationals have long valued stable leadership and being strong Coalition partners – this shouldn't change now
  4. Ever wondered how many Airbnbs Australia has and where they all are? We have the answers
  5. 1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
  6. the courts say a valid will can take many forms
  7. If you don't eat meat but still wear leather, here are a few facts to chew on
  8. 9 ways to talk to people who spread coronavirus myths
  9. Looking on the bright side, The Leunig Fragments film skips dark truths
  10. a failure to account for 'cultural counterfactuals'
  11. Sanders narrowly wins New Hampshire as Klobuchar surges, while Queensland is tied 50-50
  12. We're in danger of drowning in a coronavirus 'infodemic'. Here's how we can cut through the noise
  13. Pauline Hanson stymies bid to hobble Mathias Cormann
  14. All eyes on Australia as World Urban Forum urges climate action
  15. we need to transform our world into a sustainable 'electric planet'
  16. Is the dress green or red? Planet-friendly couture won't be for everyone but it can lead the way
  17. Conservative but green independent MP Zali Steggall could break the government’s climate policy deadlock
  18. Instant prescriptions might be the way of our digital future, but we need to manage the risks first
  19. 'Closing the Gap' process will better involve Indigenous Australians: Morrison
  20. Half of over-55s are open to downsizing – if only they could find homes that suit them
  21. Looking for love on a dating app? You might be falling for a ghost
  22. We depend so much more on Chinese travellers now. That makes the impact of this coronavirus novel
  23. States shine as federal government flounders this summer – now they should lead on climate change
  24. 222 scientists say cascading crises are the biggest threat to the well-being of future generations
  25. 3 ways students can get the most from searching online
  26. atom-scale materials are the next tech frontier
  27. Behave as a team, Morrison tells the troops
  28. Duke the dog's plane death shows how climate change complicates pet ownership
  29. Poppers can now be sold in pharmacies, but getting them might not be so easy
  30. High Court rules Indigenous people cannot be deported as aliens, but the fight for legal recognition remains
  31. is the sky blue on other planets?
  32. Feel like you're a mozzie magnet? It's true – mosquitoes prefer to bite some people over others
  33. Buildings kill millions of birds. Here's how to reduce the toll
  34. Despite its Pacific 'step-up', Australia is still not listening to the region, new research shows
  35. how to keep the power on when disaster hits
  36. When introduced species are cute and loveable, culling them is a tricky proposition
  37. women of colour in science face a subtly hostile work environment
  38. As Fates would have it
  39. Bias starts early – most books in childcare centres have white, middle-class heroes
  40. Jokowi’s visit shows the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strong, but faultlines remain
  41. It turned into a profitable day at the office for Nat rat
  42. Adam Bandt on Greens' hopes for future power sharing
  43. What is autoinflammatory disease, the rare immune condition with waves of fever?
  44. Yes, more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere helps plants grow, but it’s no excuse to downplay climate change
  45. Tinder's new safety features won't prevent all types of abuse
  46. BTS are winning hearts the world over – but we are still wary of language diversity
  47. All these celebrity restaurant wage-theft scandals point to an industry norm
  48. 'I wouldn’t want to buy even if I had the money.' The rise of renters by choice
  49. Electric car sales tripled last year. Here's what we can do to keep them growing
  50. Whitlam didn't really end our old honours system. We're still handing Orders of Australia to the wrong people

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