Mask mandates cause fierce debates as US students go back to school – BBC News
With Covid cases on the rise again, American parents and officials are wrestling with how students can safely return to…
Young Australians are supposedly ‘turning their backs’ on democracy, but are they any different from older voters?
The 2019 federal election saw the lowest voter turnout since compulsory voting was introduced in 1924. Only 91% of Australians…
US President Biden calls for $100 vaccine incentive – BBC News
US President Joe Biden has called for states to offer $100 (£71) to the newly vaccinated in an effort to…
The vaccine tourists heading to the US to get their jab – BBC News
The shortage of vaccines and slow vaccine rollouts in many parts of the world, has sparked a trend of vaccine…
Dr Anthony Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise – BBC News
The US is heading “in the wrong direction” on the coronavirus pandemic as infections surge among the unvaccinated, the country’s…
Nightclubs reopen in England after Covid restrictions lift – BBC News
Nightclubs are among the first venues to take advantage of the easing of Covid restrictions in England from Monday. With…
Covid rules ease in England as nightclubs reopen and bar service resumes – BBC News
Most legal restrictions on social contact have been lifted in England. There are now no limits on how many people…
As Sydney’s lockdown continues, what support is available — and needed — for people losing income?
Greater Sydney is in its third week of lockdown, with no clear end in sight. The situation calls for support…
First Nations people urgently need to get vaccinated, but are not being consulted on the rollout strategy
This year, just five cases of COVID-19 have been recorded among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. This…
Public trust in the government’s COVID response is slowly eroding. Here’s how to get it back on track
Public trust is critically important during the pandemic. Without it, the changes to public behaviour that are necessary to contain…
Morrison’s ‘new deal’ for a return to post-COVID normal is not the deal most Australians want
All-encompassing crises like a pandemic can expose systemic flaws and failures in government and society, clearing the decks for radical…
Looking to Donate to Charity? Follow These Best Practices to Avoid Scams
Donating to charity is a worthy endeavor, and it can even convey some financial benefits at tax time if you…
Under pressure on the Olympics, Japan’s prime minister is saying little and hoping for a political lifesaver
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is probably a little relieved the G7 Summit came when it did. Before departing for…
Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s quest to be a Biden ‘bestie’
Scott Morrison, who was embraced as a bro’ by Donald Trump, now seeks to become one of Joe Biden’s besties.…