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1 in 10 children affected by bushfires is Indigenous. We've been ignoring them for too long

  • Written by: Bhiamie Williamson, Research Associate & PhD Candidate, Australian National University

The catastrophic bushfire season is officially over, but governments, agencies and communities have failed to recognise the specific and disproportionate impact the fires have had on Aboriginal peoples.

Addressing this in bushfire response and recovery is part of Unfinished Business: the work needed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to meet...

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How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

  • Written by: James Jin Kang, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
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With #StayAtHome and social distancing now becoming a way of life, an increasing number of people are relying on the internet for work, education and entertainment. This has placed greater demand on our network infrastructure, reducing the bandwidth available for each user, and is leaving people frustrated at seemingly slow internet...

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what are Australia's obligations to cruise ships off its coast under international law?

  • Written by: Natalie Klein, Professor, UNSW
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The spectre of large ships with people desperate to come ashore is not a new sight in Australia.

In 2001, the MV Tampa infamously sought to enter Australian waters off Christmas Island to discharge more than 400 asylum seekers who had been rescued by the Norwegian vessel.

It is estimated that 15,000 crew members are now stranded on...

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Can I still go to the dentist? How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth

  • Written by: Alexander Holden, Senior Lecturer in Dental Ethics, Law and Professionalism, University of Sydney
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The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we access health care, and dental care is no exception.

Dentists are no longer allowed to provide a raft of care, such as regular check-ups and tooth whitening, to minimise the spread of COVID-19. However, if you’re in a lot of pain, your dentist will be able to treat you.

Here’s...

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  4. if you and your ex don't agree, what are your rights?
  5. How coronavirus challenges Muslims' faith and changes their lives
  6. Australia's post-war recovery program provides clues as to how to get out of this
  7. Ancient Greek ideas on the health of the body politic
  8. coronavirus shows again why we value expertise when it come to our health
  9. With pokies shut down, coronavirus stress could drive more people to reckless online gambling
  10. how to make sure your dog doesn't get canine cabin fever
  11. this ancient skull is helping us trace the path that led to modern childhood
  12. Can I visit my boyfriend? My parents? Can I go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in NSW, Queensland and Victoria explained
  13. What can you use a telehealth consult for and when should you physically visit your GP?
  14. Local newspapers are an 'essential service'. They deserve a government rescue package, too
  15. the two faces of China in the wake of coronavirus
  16. Using nursing assistants to fill coronavirus gaps brings risks if they're not up to the job
  17. If coronavirus cases don't grow any faster, our health system will probably cope
  18. 9 reasons we should be eating microalgae
  19. Why people spreading coronavirus anxiety on Twitter might actually be bots
  20. it's legal to put your money in, take it out, and save on tax
  21. the case for a short, sharp lockdown (rather than the slow trickle we've had so far)
  22. Are you complicit in deaths if you don't stay home? How to do good during the virus lockdown
  23. Most community bids to block pokies fail – the law is stacked against them too
  24. 'How will we eat'? India's coronavirus lockdown threatens millions with severe hardship
  25. We should listen to coronavirus experts, but local wisdom counts too
  26. how to stop family violence under lockdown
  27. Meet Chimbu, the blue-eyed, bear-eared tree kangaroo. Your cuppa can help save his species
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  30. to get a grip on coronavirus, we need to know who's already had it
  31. Federal government gets private hospital resources for COVID-19 fight in exchange for funding support
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  33. What is homeschooling? And should I be doing that with my kid during the coronavirus lockdown?
  34. The coronavirus lockdown could test your relationship. Here's how to keep it intact (and even improve it)
  35. Why closing our borders to foreign workers could see fruit and vegetable prices spike
  36. how coronavirus is changing online dating
  37. how will it work, who will miss out and how to get it?
  38. Can mosquitoes spread coronavirus?
  39. If you're worried about bushfires but want to keep your leafy garden, follow these tips
  40. what is the national cabinet and is it democratic?
  41. What actually are 'essential services' and who decides?
  42. Australians are moving home less. Why? And does it matter?
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  44. how Antarctica recorded a 20.75°C day last month
  45. our war with the environment is leading to pandemics
  46. Scary red or icky green? We can't say what colour coronavirus is and dressing it up might feed fears
  47. The government's coronavirus mobile app is a solid effort, but it could do even more
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