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Coronavirus debate turns to whether Australia should embrace ‘elimination’ strategy

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Health Minister Greg Hunt has said the goal of the government’s suppression policy is the “effective eradication” of the coronavirus in Australia – while at the same time casting doubt on the possibility of eliminating it. Chief Medical Officer Brendan ... <a title="Coronavirus debate turns to whether Australia should embrace ‘elimination’ strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/coronavirus-debate-turns-to-whether-australia-should-embrace-elimination-strategy-136186/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus debate turns to whether Australia should embrace ‘elimination’ strategy">Read more</a>

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Great time to try: starting a vegetable garden

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Goldlust, Phd candidate in Environmental History, La Trobe University Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. There is a long history ... <a title="Great time to try: starting a vegetable garden" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/great-time-to-try-starting-a-vegetable-garden-135552/" aria-label="Read more about Great time to try: starting a vegetable garden">Read more</a>

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How long are you infectious when you have coronavirus?

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tambri Housen, Epidemiologist | Senior Research Fellow, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, Australian National University As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, a small proportion of Australians infected have now died, while most have either recovered, or are likely to recover over the next few weeks. ... <a title="How long are you infectious when you have coronavirus?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/how-long-are-you-infectious-when-you-have-coronavirus-135295/" aria-label="Read more about How long are you infectious when you have coronavirus?">Read more</a>

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The coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to view ‘screen time’ differently. That’s a good thing

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karl Sebire, Researcher (Technology and education), University of New England “How would we have coped before the internet?” is a quandary likely posed by someone you know. Beyond being a whimsical hypothetical, this question is relevant at a time when the digital age is ridiculed as the ... <a title="The coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to view ‘screen time’ differently. That’s a good thing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/the-coronavirus-lockdown-is-forcing-us-to-view-screen-time-differently-thats-a-good-thing-135641/" aria-label="Read more about The coronavirus lockdown is forcing us to view ‘screen time’ differently. That’s a good thing">Read more</a>

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Destitution on Australia’s hardening border with PNG – and the need for a better aid strategy

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Moran, Professor of Development Effectiveness, The University of Queensland Less than four kilometres from Australia’s northernmost islands in the Torres Strait lies the South Fly District of Papua New Guinea. If you’ve ever heard anything about this borderland region – wedged between Australia, Indonesia and the ... <a title="Destitution on Australia’s hardening border with PNG – and the need for a better aid strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/destitution-on-australias-hardening-border-with-png-and-the-need-for-a-better-aid-strategy-135038/" aria-label="Read more about Destitution on Australia’s hardening border with PNG – and the need for a better aid strategy">Read more</a>

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Animal welfare: our good intentions usually fall short. Here are 4 ways to shop responsibly

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amelia Cornish, PhD student, University of Sydney A recent survey of more than 1,500 Australians found 95% were concerned about the welfare of farm animals and 91% wanted to see some reform to animal welfare regulations. But this concern doesn’t always mean consumers will make the right ... <a title="Animal welfare: our good intentions usually fall short. Here are 4 ways to shop responsibly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/animal-welfare-our-good-intentions-usually-fall-short-here-are-4-ways-to-shop-responsibly-122536/" aria-label="Read more about Animal welfare: our good intentions usually fall short. Here are 4 ways to shop responsibly">Read more</a>

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Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Davies, PhD Candidate, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University The COVID-19 pandemic is likened to a “war on two fronts” by senior government figures, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. On one front is the pandemic, which threatens to put unprecedented strain on ... <a title="Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/australia-had-rent-control-in-wartime-war-on-coronavirus-demands-the-same-response-135694/" aria-label="Read more about Australia had rent control in wartime. War on coronavirus demands the same response">Read more</a>

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What should we do with 1 billion hours of time? Australia’s COVID-19 opportunity

April 13, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emil Temnyalov, Senior Lecturer, Economics, University of Technology Sydney COVID-19’s impact on the Australian labour market has been dramatic and multifaceted. Some sectors of the economy have been almost completely shut down by government order. The demand in many industries has collapsed, while a few others have ... <a title="What should we do with 1 billion hours of time? Australia’s COVID-19 opportunity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/13/what-should-we-do-with-1-billion-hours-of-time-australias-covid-19-opportunity-135677/" aria-label="Read more about What should we do with 1 billion hours of time? Australia’s COVID-19 opportunity">Read more</a>

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Headlines promise Australia’s on the ‘cusp’ of defeating coronavirus. We’re not and it’s too soon to relax restrictions

April 11, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, La Trobe University You might have seen headlines in the last day or so suggesting Australia is on the “cusp” of defeating the coronavirus pandemic. I’m here to say: make sure you read beyond the headlines. The reality (as acknowledged by many of ... <a title="Headlines promise Australia’s on the ‘cusp’ of defeating coronavirus. We’re not and it’s too soon to relax restrictions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/11/headlines-promise-australias-on-the-cusp-of-defeating-coronavirus-were-not-and-its-too-soon-to-relax-restrictions-136143/" aria-label="Read more about Headlines promise Australia’s on the ‘cusp’ of defeating coronavirus. We’re not and it’s too soon to relax restrictions">Read more</a>

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Forget old screen ‘time’ rules during coronavirus. Here’s what you should focus on instead

April 10, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanne Orlando, Researcher: Children and Technology, Western Sydney University COVID-19 has left parents grappling with the challenges of online learning, entertainment and work. It’s natural the amount of time children spend using screens will now increase. But that’s OK. Screen time recommendations we’ve enforced for so long ... <a title="Forget old screen ‘time’ rules during coronavirus. Here’s what you should focus on instead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/10/forget-old-screen-time-rules-during-coronavirus-heres-what-you-should-focus-on-instead-135053/" aria-label="Read more about Forget old screen ‘time’ rules during coronavirus. Here’s what you should focus on instead">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus an ‘existential threat’ to Africa and her crowded slums

April 10, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Sanderson, Professor and Inaugural Judith Neilson Chair in Architecture, UNSW The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned coronavirus poses “an existential threat to our continent”. Evidence from past crises shows not everyone is affected equally; the most vulnerable ... <a title="Coronavirus an ‘existential threat’ to Africa and her crowded slums" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/10/coronavirus-an-existential-threat-to-africa-and-her-crowded-slums-135829/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus an ‘existential threat’ to Africa and her crowded slums">Read more</a>

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Friday essay: today’s grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose

April 10, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gillian Triggs, Emeritus Professor, University of Melbourne Grandmothers as social activists? What a radical idea … but one that is increasingly true of today’s generation of grandmothers. Witness the determination and courage of Karen Nettleton in pulling out all the stops to persuade the Australian government to ... <a title="Friday essay: today’s grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/10/friday-essay-todays-grandmothers-grew-up-protesting-now-they-have-nothing-to-lose-132670/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: today’s grandmothers grew up protesting. Now they have nothing to lose">Read more</a>