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Can you socially distance at a Black Lives Matter rally in Australia and New Zealand? How to protest in a coronavirus pandemic

  • Written by: Philip Russo, Associate Professor, Director Cabrini Monash University Department of Nursing Research, Monash University
Can you socially distance at a Black Lives Matter rally in Australia and New Zealand? How to protest in a coronavirus pandemicPeter Rae/AAP

The death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of police has sparked protests across the United States and inspired many people to reflect on our own history of police violence against Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand.

After thousands marched across New Zealand on Monday, a series of rallies and vigils are...

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'I can't breathe!' Australia must look in the mirror to see our own deaths in custody

  • Written by: Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney
'I can't breathe!' Australia must look in the mirror to see our own deaths in custodyBrendan Esposito/AAP

I can’t breathe, please! Let me up, please! I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!

These words are not the words of George Floyd or Eric Garner. They weren’t uttered on the streets of Minneapolis or New York.

These are the final words of a 26-year-old Dunghutti man who died in a prison in south-eastern Sydney....


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Is your super money safe? Here's how you can dodge cyber fraud

  • Written by: Roberto Musotto, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre Postdoctoral Fellow, Edith Cowan University
Is your super money safe? Here's how you can dodge cyber fraudShutterstock

Alongside growing concerns over a possible resurgence of the coronavirus during winter, the pandemic is now creating even more victims as cybercriminals aim to capitalise on the economic upheaval.

According to news reports, people have had money stolen from their super funds by fraudsters exploiting the COVID-19 early access scheme.

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  1. Scott Morrison intervenes over Washington police assault of Australian TV crew
  2. Women are drinking more during the pandemic, and it's probably got a lot to do with their mental health
  3. Media companies can now be held responsible for your dodgy comments on social media
  4. The next global health pandemic could easily erupt in your backyard
  5. Could corporations control territory in space? Under new US rules, it might be possible
  6. we need to know the history of artefacts, but it is more important to keep them in place
  7. The fury in US cities is rooted in a long history of racist policing, violence and inequality
  8. How Julia Gillard forever changed Australian politics
  9. As coronavirus restrictions ease, here's how you can navigate public transport as safely as possible
  10. Life in lockdown has shown us our houses need to work harder for us
  11. The Leadbeater's possum finally had its day in court. It may change the future of logging in Australia
  12. SpaceX's historic launch gives Australia's booming space industry more room to fly
  13. In remembering Christo, we remember what art once was
  14. Money for social housing, not home buyers grants, is the key to construction stimulus
  15. a film of anti-apartheid nostalgia for apartheid
  16. The coronavirus crisis shows why New Zealand urgently needs a commissioner for older people
  17. What Australian birds can teach us about choosing a partner and making it last
  18. Pregnant in a pandemic? If you're stressed, there's help
  19. could new opioid restrictions stop leftover medicines causing harm?
  20. A time to embrace the edge spaces that make our neighbourhoods tick
  21. Australia's first service sector recession will be unlike those that have gone before it
  22. 6 easy ways to stop light pollution from harming our wildlife
  23. Lab experiments in the pandemic moved online or mailed home to uni students
  24. 3 ways plus a potted history
  25. Forget ‘murder hornets’, European wasps in Australia decapitate flies and bully dingoes
  26. As Minneapolis burns, Trump's presidency is sinking deeper into crisis. And yet, he may still be re-elected
  27. Digital-only local newspapers will struggle to serve the communities that need them most
  28. Scott Morrison strengthens his policy power, enshrining national cabinet and giving it "laser-like" focus on jobs
  29. Trump’s Twitter tantrum may wreck the internet
  30. Government to repay 470,000 unlawful robodebts in what might be Australia's biggest-ever financial backdown
  31. High Court ruling on 'Palace letters' case paves way to learn more about The Dismissal
  32. 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future
  33. Michelle Grattan on JobKeeper, JobMaker, and Eden-Monaro
  34. Whoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent – and, importantly, who gets to use it
  35. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on saving Australia's tourism and construction industries
  36. The coronavirus pandemic is boosting the big tech transformation to warp speed
  37. There is no specific crime of catfishing. But is it illegal?
  38. Could taking hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus be more harmful than helpful?
  39. why suicide modelling is so difficult
  40. Why is there so much furore over China's Belt and Road Initiative?
  41. Morrison's industrial relations peace gambit is worth a shot. Even if it fails, it's shrewd politics
  42. a time to reflect on strong Indigenous leadership and resiliency in the face of a pandemic
  43. 4 ways our streets can rescue restaurants, bars and cafes after coronavirus
  44. missing the commute, the spaces between places and the podcast stories in our pockets
  45. The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?
  46. after a storm, microplastic pollution surged in the Cooks River
  47. what pregnant women need to know
  48. When Christian met Sally – the match made by a pandemic
  49. Another savage blow to regional media spells disaster for the communities they serve
  50. New Zealand government ignores expert advice in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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How Long Does a Solar Home Battery Last? LFP Cycles and Warranty Explained

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

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The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

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The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

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One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

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AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...