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Serious fears as new COVID variant spreads rapidly
More than five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, cases of a new variant advancing across Australia are worrying health officials. The emergence of…
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The pandemic badly affected young people’s mental health – but also showed what they need now to thrive
Motortion Films/Shutterstock The common narrative around teenage behaviour in the UK sets parents up for a fairly sustained period of turbulence and unpleasantness. But as…
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How the pandemic’s narratives are still unfolding, five years on
Stasivanovv/Shutterstock Do you clearly remember the choices you made a few years ago during the early days of the COVID pandemic? Did you painstakingly wipe…
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There are more than 300 ways to work flexibly – here are four tips to make it work for you
Aleutie/Shutterstock Did you know that, according to a recent study, there are more than 300 ways to work flexibly? The list of possible flexible work…
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Why some people don’t trust science – and how to change their minds
Nasa/wikipedia During the pandemic, a third of people in the UK reported that their trust in science had increased, we recently discovered. But 7% said…
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‘Doesn’t make any sense’: Albanese under fire over glaring COVID-19 inquiry omission
The federal government is facing criticism for announcing an inquiry into Australia’s response to COVID-19 that won’t investigate state and territory decisions during the pandemic.…
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Breastfeeding increased during the pandemic but what does that tell us about how to improve rates?
SeventyFour/Shutterstock During the pandemic, there had been concerns from healthcare professionals that the restrictions placed on daily life would lead to a disruption in breastfeeding.…
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Dad demands apology after report praises WA COVID-19 response
A report into Western Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has found the state reacted appropriately to health concerns despite mounting criticism from families who…
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