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Why ‘vaccine nationalism’ could doom plan for global access to a COVID-19 vaccine

Within days of COVID-19 being declared an international public health emergency on January 30, multiple groups of scientists began working …

‘Compassionate conservation’: just because we love invasive animals, doesn’t mean we should protect them

On an island off the Queensland coast, a battle is brewing over the fate of a small population of goats. …

TikTok suicide video: it’s time platforms collaborated to limit disturbing content

A disturbing video purporting to show a man committing suicide is reportedly doing the rounds on the popular short video …

‘Slow and steady’ exit from lockdown as Victorian government sets sights on ‘COVID-normal’ Christmas

The Victorian government today announced the eagerly anticipated roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown. It features several steps that reflect a …

Photos from the field: capturing the grandeur and heartbreak of Tasmania’s giant trees

Steve Pearce/The Tree Projects, Author provided Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In …

Morrison is right. All governments will need to spend more to get us out of the crisis

The prime minister wants the states to open their wallets. Although he has warned them not to “make whoopee”, his …

People hate cruelty to animals, so why do we do it?

Animal welfare experts warn our pets could suffer during the coronavirus pandemic, including from abuse or abandonment. When we hear …

Close up: World War Z frames the terror of ‘loss of self’ and the threat of a mass pandemic

How do filmmakers communicate big ideas on screen? In this video series, film scholar Bruce Isaacs analyses pivotal film scenes …

No festivals, no schoolies: young people are missing out on vital rites of passage during COVID

As we approach the end of a uniquely challenging school year, the class of 2020 look set to miss out …

A dark brew: coffee, COVID and colonialism have left millions struggling to make a living

The reopening of cafes has been one of the highlights of relaxed COVID-19 restrictions for many Australians. During lockdowns, long …

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