Two years ago, it was unclear whether it would even be possible to develop an effective vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus. In the interim, we’ve seen enormous scientific advances made in record time, bringing not one but several vaccines, and …
Two years ago, it was unclear whether it would even be possible to develop an effective vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus. In the interim, we’ve seen enormous scientific advances made in record time, bringing not one but several vaccines, and …
Yet studies show about two-thirds of Australians are worried about misinformation, especially about COVID-19, and do not know who or what to trust. This is further complicated when politicians are the culprits, making false claims in the news media and …
Yet studies show about two-thirds of Australians are worried about misinformation, especially about COVID-19, and do not know who or what to trust. This is further complicated when politicians are the culprits, making false claims in the news media and …
This year marks 50 years since newly elected Gough Whitlam announced on December 22 1972 that he had agreed with Chinese premier Zhou Enlai to normalise relations between Australia and the People’s Republic of China. He said: The serious distortion in our …
This year marks 50 years since newly elected Gough Whitlam announced on December 22 1972 that he had agreed with Chinese premier Zhou Enlai to normalise relations between Australia and the People’s Republic of China. He said: The serious distortion in our …
Young people in Australia, the UK, Nordic countries and North America have, on average, been drinking significantly less alcohol than their parents’ generation did when they were a similar age. During COVID lockdowns, some surveys indicate this fell even …
As we start to reflect on the year that’s been, it’s important that we look to the year ahead and make a plan to joy-start 2022. The lengthy hibernation for many of Australians shone the light on what was truly important – family and friends. As we enter …
If currently available vaccines continue to protect us from severe disease and death, which seems likely at this stage, vaccinated people in developed countries should be able to breathe a sigh of relief. But with a yawning gap between vaccination rates in …
But what if people could see a trained paramedic in their home, before they needed to call triple-0? Someone who could focus on prevention and rehabilitation, rather than emergency care? They’re called ‘community paramedics’ and, while they are common …
Is the person I'm meeting with double vaccinated? Say you're organising a gathering at your home. You might be feeling conflicted about how to ask your visitors - or even whether to ask them - about their vaccination status. Few people are …
Often, but not always, filled with spelling mistakes and enticing offers, these scams try to lure unsuspecting people into giving something up – usually money or sensitive information. Phishing has been an issue for decades, but the pandemic has made the …
Sometimes, though, cell structure alone isn’t enough to accurately identify disease — which can lead to misdiagnosis and potentially fatal consequences for a patient. But what if there was a way to not only see the structure of cells, but also determine …
It is fair to say that the global pandemic has been unlike anything we have experienced collectively as teachers before. It has created pressure in the mass adoption of remote learning, and exposed new challenges to address when it comes to teacher …
Well, the answer is, a lot. People often assume that Auslan can’t portray richness and depth of meaning due to having fewer vocabulary items than spoken English. It’s true that there are over 200,000 words in the English dictionary, compared to around 15, …
So what can we do? We can ask R U OK? And this year, the focus is on asking R U really, OK? It’s so easy for all of us to just say ‘yeah great’ or ‘I’m fine’. That means if you want to find out what’s going on for someone, you might need to ask them more …
Perhaps you know that alcohol causes FASD – and that there is no safe amount, or safe time during pregnancy, to consume alcohol. But did you know that FASD affects more Australians than Downs syndrome, spina bifida and cerebral palsy combined? FASD is a …
Skateboarding made its Olympic debut this year at the Tokyo Games. The women’s and men’s competitions both involve park and street events. In each, athletes perform optional skill sets within a time limit and are judged based on the combined difficulty and …
