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Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll

  • Written by: Karleen Gribble, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their tollOf course young children notice parents crying but they also notice when they're unusually preoccupied or irritable. NinaViktoria/Shutterstock

Thousands of families with babies and toddlers have been affected by Australia’s bushfire disaster. This includes children whose homes have been under direct threat or impacted by severe smoke...

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Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa leadAnthony Albanese led Scott Morrison 43-39 as preferred prime minister in the first Newspoll of the new year.Marc Tewksbury/AAP

In the first Newspoll of the new year, Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s ratings have tanked as a result of his handling of the bushfire crisis.

The Newspoll, conducted January 8-11 from a sample of 1,500 people, gave...

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Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock

  • Written by: Nancy Cushing, Associate professor, University of Newcastle
Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shockThroughout history, Australian bushfires have spread smoke over our cities. But this time it's different.David Mariuz/AAP

Smoke from this season’s bushfires has turned the sun red, the moon orange and the sky an insipid grey. It has obscured iconic views tourists flock to see. Far more than an aesthetic problem, it has forced business...

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  1. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  2. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  3. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  4. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  5. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  6. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  7. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  8. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  9. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  10. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  11. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  12. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  13. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  14. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  15. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  16. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  17. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  18. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  19. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  20. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  21. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  22. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  23. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  24. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  25. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  26. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  27. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  28. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  29. an inability to deliver collective action
  30. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  31. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  32. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  33. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  34. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  35. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  36. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  37. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  38. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?
  39. A crisis of underinsurance threatens to scar rural Australia permanently
  40. the bushfires demand a climate policy reboot
  41. from wind-blown ripples to breaking on the beach
  42. Australia can expect far more fire catastrophes. A proper disaster plan is worth paying for
  43. Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
  44. Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
  45. take out the stuff that burns
  46. Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before. They could do it again
  47. Disaster recovery from Australia's fires will be a marathon, not a sprint
  48. from the Hindenburg disaster to the Hottest 100, here's how radio shaped the world
  49. 4½ myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
  50. As Digital Earth gains momentum, China is setting the pace

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