Tag: Melbourne lockdown
‘It’s almost like grooming’: how anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists, and the far-right came together over COVID
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Scenes of protesters clad in hi-vis jackets and shouting anti-vaccination slogans have dominated the news this week. As the ABC reported:
Some of...
Lockdowns don’t get easier the more we have them. Melbourne, here are 6 tips to help you cope
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As Melbourne heads well into a second week of lockdown, it’s important to recognise the serious toll this is likely to take on...
Our cities are full of parks, so why are we looking to golf courses for more open space?
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The recent opening of a golf course to the public in the inner north of Melbourne caused a flurry of excitement. Since...
Open COVID ‘cold spots’ first: a way out of lockdown for Melbourne
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Up to now the focus has been on managing “hot spots” in the COVID lockdowns of Melbourne and Victoria. We have...
Mapping COVID-19 spread in Melbourne shows link to job types and ability to stay home
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COVID-19 provides a stark reminder of inequity and the spread of disease. These aren’t new ideas and can be traced back to John...
Two weeks into Melbourne’s lockdown, why aren’t COVID-19 case numbers going down
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Fourteen days after Melbourne was put back into lockdown, with the Thursday tally of 484 new cases in Victoria makes for dispiriting...