COVID-19 ruthlessly picks on the most vulnerable in society. We’ve seen this in Australia and around the world.
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The ministers have written of their desire to “find every possible way to advance shared interests”. But this should stop short of following the US down its hostile path with China.
Election campaigns tend to expose faultlines. 2020 will do that in spades.
Too many people are going out with COVID-19 symptoms or while awaiting a test result, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said, after the state hit a bleak new record of 484 new cases.
Moss is part of an elite squad of detection dogs that will locate threatened species in the wild and help endangered species breed in captivity.
If you’ve got a test but haven’t heard back, it’s possible the delay is caused by test samples needing to be taken to interstate labs and the huge scale of testing underway.
With the US exercises in the South China Sea, the security and political environment is treacherous at a moment when China itself feels under siege.
Some experts were concerned about the creation of unrealistic expectations, links with gender-based violence, and the potential for addiction. Others said education might help to offset these harms.
239 scientists have penned an open letter to the WHO arguing COVID-19 likely spreads through the air. But what is airborne transmission, and how strong is the evidence COVID-19 spreads this way?
Experts predict today’s graduates will have several different careers throughout their working life. The government’s university changes seem ignorant of this.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu could begin to unveil his annexation plans on July 1 – a move that would be the most contentious move of his lengthy premiership.
Hamilton – soon to stream as a film – has been hailed as radical. But it’s true to the traditions of the American musical – the pursuit of truth, freedom and the American dream.
The Morrison government is resisting calls for a royal commission into robodebt. But there are still too many unanswered questions about the controversial scheme.
An intriguing link could help us understand why men are at higher risk from COVID-19 than women. It also might pave the way for a potential treatment.
The federal government has shown during the pandemic that it is prepared to impose great financial burdens for the sake of our health. We need them to do the same for another crisis: climate change.
As the Black Lives Matter protests push for justice, suing the police for wrongdoing in custody remains an under-utilised area of law.
If you’re lucky enough to be able to afford a ski trip, expect it to look different this year. Some extra planning, however, can lower the coronavirus risk to you, your loved ones and the community.
‘Hostage diplomacy’ is a relatively recent term for an old practice - and one that appears to have a set place in China’s diplomatic arsenal.
Breastfeeding is important for infant and maternal health. But without national data non breastfeeding rates, we have no idea whether things are improving or getting worse.
Masks protect you from infection and protect others from getting sick. But authorities are leaving it up to individuals to decide if they want to wear masks on the bus or train. Here’s how to decide.
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Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Lecturer (Assistant Professor Equivalent) of Marketing, La Trobe University
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2024 Oxford University visiting research fellow RIJS; Professor of Political Communication., La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer & Research Fellow, Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Manager, Neurodiversity Inclusion, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Living with Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University
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Emeritus Professor of Public Health, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
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Jenny Graves is a Friend of The Conversation.
Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor's Fellow, La Trobe University
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Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow, Psychologist, La Trobe University
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PhD candidate, youth leadership in the Pacific, La Trobe University
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Director, La Trobe Asia, and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
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Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Adjunct Professor, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce, La Trobe University
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Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, La Trobe University
