By Ann Rowan, University of Sheffield 4 August 2020 In the world of glaciology, the year 2007 would go down in history. It was the year a seemingly small error…
Australians have exhibited high levels of trust in federal government during the coronavirus pandemic, a marked shift from most people’s views of government before the crisis began, new research shows.
Authors Maximilian de Courten, Victoria University; Bojana Klepac Pogrmilovic, Victoria University, Rosemary V Calder, Victoria University The World Health Organisation reported more than 230,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday —…
By Philip C. Almond, The University of Queensland 13 July 2020 From the 11th century onwards, the Legend of Barlaam and Josaphat enjoyed a popularity in the medieval West attained…
You’re nervous, I get it.
Panic buying is back, not as strong as in March and more localised in Melbourne. Once again shop shelves have been emptied of pasta, toilet paper and other household items.
I By Ram Khatry I 6 July 2020 I Born Eliza Onta, she is an iron-willed single mum who gave up a $110,000 career to own a ladies-only gym in…
Authors: Ian Marshman, University of Melbourne &Frank Larkins, University of Melbourne 24 June 2020 One objective of the government’s recently announced funding changes for universities is to increase the number…
Ian Hall, Griffith University 18 June 2020 Sometime on Monday, an Indian army patrol skirmished with Chinese troops in the Galwan River Valley, high in the Himalayas. According to reports,…
Anika Gauja, University of Sydney 15 June 2020 Less than 24 hours after The Age’s investigation into branch stacking in the Victorian branch of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) aired…
By Thalia Anthony University of Technology Sydney 2 June 2020 I can’t breathe, please! Let me up, please! I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe! These words are not the…
By Rory Horner, University of Manchester 26 May 2020 The biggest pharmaceutical companies in the world, known as “big pharma”, are American and European. The top five are Pfizer (US),…
By Peter Martin, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University 18 May 2020 Australian economists overwhelmingly back social distancing measures that slow the spread of coronavirus over the alternative…
Ram Hari Timilsina Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal Prof Surya Kant Ghimire, PhD Agriculture and Forestry University 12 May 2020 I Agricultural activities in Nepal have been heavily affected by…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a three-stage roadmap through which the government is hoping to lead Australia back to the “new normal”.
By Hannah Soong University of South Australia 4 May 2020 The Victorian and ACT governments in recent days released support packages for international students facing hardship due to COVID-19. Victoria…
By Peter Sivey, RMIT University 30 April 2020 Australia is in an enviable position when compared with major world cities like New York, London and Madrid, each of which continues…
The public health response to COVID-19 has placed unprecedented limits on social contact. Many people may go without physical sexual intimacy for an extended (and indefinite) period.
Even before the coronavirus arrived to turn life upside down and trigger a global infodemic, social media platforms were under growing pressure to curb the spread of misinformation.
By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor La Trobe University 11 April 2020 You might have seen headlines in the last day or so suggesting Australia is on the “cusp” of defeating…
Ilan Noy Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington 6 April 2020 I Governments across the world have rolled out extensive financial packages to support individuals, businesses and large…
