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COVID-19 | coronavirus

Measures to protect community from impact of COVID-19

The Australian government has introduced measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus which can be dangerous, especially to people who are over 65...
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education, students

COVID-19 has thrown year 12 students’ lives into chaos. So what...

By Philip Roberts, University of Canberra Schools have been progressively moving classes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and there is uncertainty over what the...
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childcare centre

Free child care to help nearly one million families, especially workers...

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra The government will provide free child care in a move aimed at ensuring parents, especially in essential services, are able...
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Can I get coronavirus from mail or package deliveries? Should I...

By Euan Tovey, University of Sydney According to Google Trends, the top two most searched terms about mobile phones this week in Australia were “how...
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pregnant

Coronavirus while pregnant or giving birth: here’s what you need to...

Having a baby is stressful enough without a coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and all the associated misinformation. If you’re pregnant and/or due to give birth...
COVID-19
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what to do and not to do

What you should and shouldn’t do if you’re in coronavirus self-isolation

By Adam Kamradt-Scott, University of Sydney Australians who have tested positive to COVID-19 have been advised to self-isolate at home. The Australian government’s Health Direct website...
Arts + Culture
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