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‘Garbage’ and ‘cash cows’: temporary migrants describe anguish of exclusion and...

By Bassina Farbenblum, UNSW and Laurie Berg, University of Technology Sydney In early April, Prime Minister Scott Morrison sent a clear message to temporary visa...
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On the road to COVID normal: the easing of regional Victoria’s...

By Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia From 11.59pm (September 16), regional Victoria will take the third step out of COVID-19 restrictions, Premier Daniel Andrews...
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Victoria’s path out of COVID-19 lockdown – quick reference guides

By Liam Petterson, The Conversation; Michael Hopkin, The Conversation, and Wes Mountain, The Conversation Victorian Premier Dan Andrews and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton on...
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COVID-19 isn’t the only infectious disease scientists are trying to find...

By Danielle Stanisic, Griffith University and Johnson Mak, Griffith University More than 28 million people around the world have now contracted COVID-19, and more than...
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Does a face shield protect against COVID-19? Or is a mask...

By Philip Russo, Monash University and Brett Mitchell, University of Newcastle For several weeks, Victorians have been required to wear a face covering when they...
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When grief meets politics, it is sad and ugly

By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra It’s been welcome to see governments taking expert health advice during the pandemic. But on the issue of ultimate...
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