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Which jobs are most at risk from the coronavirus shutdown?

Jeff Borland, University of Melbourne The immediate impact of the coronavirus shutdown is striking in its magnitude, its speed and its concentration on a small...
Business + Economy
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physical distancing

Public gatherings restricted to two people and all foreign investment proposals...

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra No more than two people are to gather together in public spaces, and playgrounds will be closed in the latest...
COVID-19
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Hotel quarantine for returning Aussies and ‘hibernation’ assistance for businesses

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra All Australians arriving from overseas will be quarantined in hotels or other facilities under strict supervision for a fortnight, under...
COVID-19
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Think superannuation comes from employers’ pockets? It comes from yours

By Brendan Coates, Grattan Institute; Matthew Cowgill, Grattan Institute, and Will Mackey, Grattan Institute A key question for the government’s retirement incomes review is who...
Business + Economy
4
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How contagious is the Wuhan coronavirus and can you spread it...

C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Cases of the Wuhan coronavirus have increased dramatically over the past week, prompting concerns about how contagious the virus is and...
News
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How your house survives a blaze

12 simple ways you can reduce bushfire risk to older homes

There are no guarantees in bushfires, but you can improve the odds your house survives a...
Arts + Culture
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