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Any COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be given first to higher risk groups before it is given to children. But we still need vaccines that are safe and effective for them too.
Australian rules football was actually played before rugby union in Queensland — and it was only a quirk of history that caused Queenslanders to switch allegiances.
Another use for your smartphone, this time to present to the pharmacists rather than a paper prescription.
The ABC could build a social media service to replace Facebook - but it doesn't have the funding, resources or political support to do so.
For Trump supporters, his domination is a mark of his greatness. But he may be about to lose an election because during a pandemic voters expect a president to be in control, including of himself.
Current housing stimulus measures aim to boost buyer demand and are too small to sustain a recovery. A second round of stimulus is likely to be needed, and it should go into social housing supply.
The wrong choice could see it lose relevance.
More than 280 women in STEMM call for a marine protected area to be established in the waters of the Western Antarctic Peninsula.
In pushing out Virgin Australia's chief executive Paul Scurrah, new owner Bain Capital has signalled more cost-cutting is on the cards.
When cats were introduced to Australia, they brought several diseases with them. These diseases are taking a big toll on human health and the economy — but there are things we can do.
The criminal justice system presupposes people generally are free to decide whether or not to engage in criminal behaviour. However, the courts acknowledge not everyone has free will.
Details are sketchy. But it looks like people would still need to go through the legal system to get compensation. There are better ways.
Australia's population growth is expected to be stagnant over the next two years, due largely to decreased immigration. This won't lead to a quick economic recovery.
As disgraced MP Daryl Maguire gives evidence to ICAC, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's future appears ever shakier. She would hardly be the first to fall in the state's sordid political history.
A study shows there is a lack of ethnic and other diversity in award-winning early childhood picture books. This means our children are still getting a narrow window of the world.
Surprising findings on an exquisite and huge star system in our Milky Way suggest future potential for an extremely rare gamma-ray burst. This event has never been observed in our galaxy.
With lives depending on a vaccine, trust in Canada's COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is crucial. Members of the task force need to make any industry links or potential conflicts of interest publicly clear.
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris take centre stage this week to show voters who they are without their running mates in the room. This could also be a look-ahead to 2024.
Victoria currently has three avian influenza outbreaks across six farms. They are being treated as an emergency. Here's how authorities are responding.
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Adjunct Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in law, University of Sydney
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Associate Lecturer Pharmacy Practice, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Manager, University of Sydney
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Sydney
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Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Department of Political Economy, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in American Politics and Foreign Policy, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor in Convergent and Online Media, University of Sydney
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Lecturer (Pharmacy), University of Sydney
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PhD student, University of Sydney
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Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Economics, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
