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China-Australia tension hammers human ties
James Laurenceson | September 20, 2020For all the concern this year that political tensions between Australia and China might harm trade and investment, this isn’t the most acute stress in the bilateral relationship.
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And the winner is…Television: spectacle and sport in a pandemic
David Rowe | September 19, 2020In the historic contest between sport and media, the Covid-19 Trophy went to television. In extra time to a fake soundtrack.
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Time to review the Port Darwin lease
Open Forum | September 19, 2020China is an important partner for Australia. But who owns our critical infrastructure is not a question about our relationship with China. It’s about our sovereignty.
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How Trump let COVID take America
Keith Richburg | September 19, 2020As Donald Trump campaigns for re-election, he continues to blame Xi and China for the toll the virus has inflicted on America. Instead, he should look in the mirror.
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Multilateralism after COVID-19
Lisa Sharland | September 18, 2020Australia has enormous opportunities to influence the world for good, in ways that advance our wellbeing, security and prosperity, but it will require some tough decisions and clear policy making on the domestic as well as international front.
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Life After lockdown: How the coronavirus pandemic changed the way we design and live in our homes
Derek Lotts | September 18, 2020From dedicated office spaces to more home entertainment options, the prolonged lock-downs of recent months are changing the ways in which we live in our homes.
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COVID-19 treatment affected by a shortage of blood plasma
Seth Blake | September 18, 2020Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling on those who have fully recovered from COVID-19 to donate their blood plasma for research.
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Counterpoint by Mark Nicol – Who said God is dead?
Mark Nicol | September 17, 2020Mark Nicol calls for a new religious vision of ‘native divinity’ to help reconcile humanity’s egoistic, humanist, environmentalist, and aspirational ambitions.
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Taming the spy in your kitchen
Open Forum | September 17, 2020More and more objects and devices in the home are now connected to the internet, making them potentially at risk of being hacked. However Australia’s new voluntary code of practice to make IoT devices more secure may expose consumers to greater risks.
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Why China’s Zhenhua data trove matters
Michael Shoebridge | September 17, 2020The Zhenhua revelations offer another chance to challenge Beijing to reduce its egregious interference in other societies to shore up the position of the CCP.
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Australia’s drug dependence: A multi-level response to supply-chain insecurity
Iain D. Johnson | September 16, 2020Supply problems at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked concerns about fragile pharmaceutical supply chains. Australia must consider how it can drive forward its domestic industry while also being a strong voice for regional cooperation.
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A world in disorder
Open Forum | September 16, 2020It would take 500 years to spend as much on preparedness as the world is currently losing due to COVID-19. The world cannot afford this cycle of panic and neglect.