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Australians relax attitudes to COVID-19 behaviours as restrictions ease
Australians are already relaxing their attitudes towards COVID-19 social restrictions and hygiene practices, Monash University’s research…
Letters to capture historic period in time
Australia Post has launched Dear Australia, an initiative encouraging Australians to share handwritten letters of hope…
NRMA welcomes $1.8B road funding announcement
The NRMA has welcomed a $1.8 billion commitment from the Federal Government to provide a much-needed…
As travel restrictions ease, new report shows truck driver tragedies on the rise
With more vehicles back on the roads as COVID-19 restrictions ease, shocking new figures have been…
Report recommends a government-led bushfire insurance model
A new report from the Practical Justice Initiative at UNSW Sydney asks policymakers, and society more…
Under-utilised seafood species – not always a sustainability short-cut
Eating more under-utilised seafood species is often advertised as the way to more sustainable seafood consumption,…
Millions turn to libraries to get them through
Millions of people have turned to libraries to get them through the current health crisis, with…
Rural health journal shines a light on physical and mental health
What impact do bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change have on rural health? These are some of…
Regional women in New South Wales face homelessness crisis
Women in regional New South Wales are facing a housing crisis with new research revealing more…
Disability support workers are experiencing high levels of insecurity and uncertainty, according to a UNSW report.
A major report by UNSW researchers Natasha Cortis and Georgia van Toorn found only one in…
Builders call for $13 billion stimulus action plan
A $13.2 billion building and construction stimulus action will stimulate over $30 billion in new economic…
Australian virtual flood conference leading the way
Australia’s leading network of flood professionals is hosting its National Conference digitally this week and bringing…
School interventions less effective for severe and group bullying
A recent study of bullying victims’ experiences has found that while school intervention in bullying reduced…
Eating disorders thrive in isolation
COVID-19 delivers a perfect storm for 280,000 regional and remote Australian sufferers 94% of people with…
Small business confidence crashes 53 points in 14 days as Coronavirus hits
The fastest drop in survey’s 25-year history! Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s small businesses were…
Fair Work changes to support employees and employers during the coronavirus pandemic
The Fair Work Commission has advised of the following changes to workplace laws to support employees…
Rebuilding Australia’s creative industries
Rebuilding Australia’s creative industries after COVID-19: More than an economic imperative The shock felt by Australia’s…