COVID-19
To Mask or Not to Mask?
Public advice on wearing face masks in Australia has changed, but what about public perception? The Australian government initially issued statements......
Victoria makes masks compulsory
Reducing community transmission is becoming the latest front in the fight against Coronavirus. Masks have been a confusing element, with......
Parliament postponed due to COVID risk
On Friday, Scott Morrison announced that he would postpone the next session of Parliament. This postponement of sitting days means......
The link between cybersecurity and our economy
A new report by AustCyber reports claims a “digital disruption” could result in job losses and significantly impact the economy.......
Rural communities feeling the pinch with COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has been very challenging for everyone, but regional, rural, and remote areas have been the most affected.......
Federal government unveils new billion dollar ‘JobTrainer’ skills package
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a new billion dollar skills package aimed towards school leavers and young unemployed Australians......
ABC commissions 25 new musical works to support local musicians
ABC Classic and ABC Jazz have announced they have commissioned 25 new Australian works to be composed, performed and recorded......
Migrant women underrepresented in COVID-19 response
The second lockdown in Victoria is leaving a lot of issues exposed in terms of equity. While the Victorian government......
Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis: who’s Paying Attention?
While Australia and the rest of the world battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Yemen faces one of the largest humanitarian emergencies.......
Victorian COVID Flareup Raises Future Concerns
On Tuesday, July 7th, 2020, Victoria recorded a record high of Covid-19 transmissions with 191 new reported cases. Unlike states......