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The intricacies of climate change policy have not been front of mind for the Australian government this last half year, but the issue is now back on the agenda

“Pestilence is so common,” writes Albert Camus in The Plague:

A spate of recent media headlines have described blood thinning medications – which include aspirin and warfarin – as a “breakthrough treatment” for COVID-19 that could “save lives”

Calls for new counter-terrorism powers have become commonplace in Australia

Latest climate models suggest it could be worse than we thought

As the COVID-19 economic crisis crimps travel and hurts airlines worldwide, Virgin Australia has been placed under external administrators

The New York Times passed an impressive milestone this month, with more than 6 million paid subscribers globally

The latest Newspoll, conducted May 13-16 from a sample of 1,500, gave the Coalition a 51-49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago

I am feeling isolated. Is this a state, or an emotion?

It is in everyone’s interest to work together

As Australia begins to relax its COVID-19 restrictions there is understandable debate about how quickly that should proceed, and whether lockdowns even made sense in Australia in the first place

Extending JobKeeper would safeguard it even more

That is good news

In late March, we posed a hypothetical scenario to a sample of Australians, asking if they would download a contact tracing app released by the federal government; 70% responded in favour

Watch: Michelle Grattan talks with Assistant Professor Caroline Fisher

Return of rugby league games might be stalled because of a row over referees

The tests accurately detected COVID-19 antibodies in just 56.9% of cases

Here are 7 ways to help them navigate a changed world

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won global admiration for her personal style. But how will Kiwis judge her government’s performance at the ballot-box in September?

In diplomacy, as in life, if you find yourself in a hole it is better to stop digging

As Australia’s coronavirus restrictions are gradually lifted, we may well see an upswing in cases of COVID-19. The World Health Organisation has warned of the need for “extreme vigilance” in countries that are now emerging from lockdown

The New Zealand government’s recently announced NZ$50 million subsidy package to support local media was necessary and urgent – even if it came too late to save the Bauer magazine titles from closing

The management of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in tough public policy measures around the globe, including lockdowns aimed at reducing human interaction to a minimum

JobKeepers design was far from perfect

Speaking as an expert in epidemiology, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly is candid about the prospects of a second-wave of coronavirus in a society that hasn’t developed herd immunity

Notably, they’ve helped resolve ongoing confusion about the galaxy’s unusual shape

It’s hard to see how the COVID-19 pandemic will lead to any better outcomes for the people who live in informal settlements

Freshwater flows are vital to maintaining the health of the Murray River’s lower lakes

This is the second time Frydenberg has been tested for the virus

Even before the COVID-19 crisis upended the world, US-China relations had entered a particularly mistrustful and combative period

Biohacking, also known as DIY biology, takes cues from computer-hacking culture

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Anthony Albanese says Australia must use the pandemic experience to move to a more resilient society, creating more permanent jobs and revitalising high value manufacturing

Australia’s surprising call for an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus in China has provoked escalating threats of retaliation by China

Josh Frydenberg’s economic update to parliament on Tuesday will document the huge downturn caused by the virus, as well as providing estimates for the road back

How might it work?

We need to get back to school, work and play

Now that many countries are considering their exit strategies from lockdowns

Reserve Bank’s long-awaited two-year forecasts for jobs, wages and growth

Compared to many other countries around the world, Australia and New Zealand have done an exceptional job controlling COVID-19

Researchers and drug companies struggle to find an antiviral that can treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

What might BCGs place be in the fight against coronavirus?

Australia got free childcare as part of the COVID-19 response - but only for a limited time

Scott Morrison has warned of a potentially rocky road as COVID restrictions are lifted to reopen the economy, saying the process must proceed even in the face of expected fresh outbreaks

As Australia starts to emerge from its coronavirus lockdown, authorities are on high alert for any fresh breakouts of the disease

It will be tempting for some to overlook the climate change challenge in the rush to restart the economy after the pandemic

As the world scrambles to understand COVID-19, multiple studies seem to offer a cure or new risk factor for the disease, only to be disproven a short time later

What Pell should have done in Ballarat

Australia’s health system has embraced telehealth during the coronavirus pandemic, with patients getting care online, by video or by phone. But what happens to this post-pandemic is uncertain

Government will need to correct earlier misstatements and improve privacy protections