si Pitting the states against the nation is accelerating the US crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:35:02 GMT Donald Trump has in recent days turned the war against COVID-19 into a war against the states, in a desperate effort to shirk responsibility for his pandemic denialism. Full Article
si Austria, Denmark first in Europe to announce easing of lockdowns By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:48:03 GMT Austria has seen three consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 recoveries has exceeded the number of new cases. Full Article
si 'A civic catastrophe': Wisconsin elections go ahead despite pandemic By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:16:02 GMT The sight of voters waiting in long lines to cast ballots during a pandemic and poll workers wearing HAZMAT suits stunned many Americans. Full Article
si The 11 most logical picks for Joe Biden's vice-president, ranked By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:32:03 GMT We already know one thing about that pick: It would be a woman, as Biden pledged in a recent debate. Full Article
si Australia withdraws ambassador to Indonesia because of COVID-19 fears By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:45:02 GMT The Australian government has taken the extraordinary step of withdrawing its ambassador to Indonesia for health reasons. Full Article
si Joe Biden, nearly invisible during pandemic, has plenty to smile about By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:55:01 GMT The 77-year old is never going to be an electrifying nominee, but Joe Biden has a lot to feel good about seven months out from election day. Full Article
si Blaring sirens and empty streets: New York City life grinds to a halt By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 01:27:02 GMT The city that never sleeps is unconscious, and the sirens are relentless. Full Article
si Kim Jong-un raises sister's profile with North Korean Politburo post By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 05:26:12 GMT Part emissary, part personal assistant, Kim Yo-jong was reinstated to her position as an alternate Politburo member of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. Full Article
si Cambodia is using coronavirus as an excuse for human rights abuse By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:32:36 GMT Legislation ostensibly designed to contain the pandemic is being used to crack down on those who dare to question the government's authority. Full Article
si Massive waves slam Wellington's coast By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:40:14 GMT Emergency services were called to the south coast on Wednesday, as waves of up to five metres caused flooding and damage from Owhiro Bay to Island Bay. Full Article
si Pandemic gives Arthur Sinodinos 'baptism of fire' as US ambassador By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Our man in Washington is making new friends at a safe distance. Full Article
si British government on the defensive over claims Boris Johnson skipped coronavirus meetings By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:26:01 GMT Current and former cabinet ministers have rushed to defend Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the wake of damning claims. Full Article
si Trump-aligned states ready to reopen for business from this week By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 12:42:01 GMT Republican governors, including in Georgia, are reopening gyms, churches, bowling alleys and hairdressers later this week despite COVID-19 cases still rising. Full Article
si 'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:49:01 GMT Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases. Full Article
si New suits and long journeys: How we navigated the Great Depression By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:14:55 GMT Memories of the Depression years come flooding back with talk of Australia heading into another depression or at least a severe recession. Full Article
si Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
si 'I needed money': paroled drug mule Cassie Sainsbury speaks out in Colombia By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:55:00 GMT The Australian woman walked free from a Bogota jail where she served three years for drug running, telling 60 Minutes "it doesn't feel real" to be out. Full Article
si It's OK to finding silver linings in the COVID crisis By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:01:00 GMT Paying attention to the world, to the beauty in it, and to each other, is crucial. Full Article
si It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19. Full Article
si Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:28:02 GMT The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause. Full Article
si Pandemic is an opportunity to entirely rethink university education By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:28:00 GMT Students ought to be allowed to sample lectures to find which path best suits them before they put money down. Full Article
si Sign up to sex abuse redress scheme or lose funding, government warns By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Victorian private schools, religious entities and other organisations who don't sign up to a redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors may lose funding, the state government has warned. Full Article
si Liberal Party conservatives want 'immediate' expulsion of Turnbull By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:05:05 GMT Malcolm Turnbull's memoir has yet to be released, but that hasn't stopped an outbreak of Liberal Party infighting over the weekend. Full Article
si Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:54:00 GMT There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks. Full Article
si We need Ghebreyesus to lead WHO through this crisis By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:05:05 GMT We blame the captain when we find our modest paddle-steamer unable to weather a hurricane. But this UN agency's failings are by design. Full Article
si Indigenous women face particularly high risks in this crisis By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Recent cuts to critical Aboriginal family violence services mean support for Aboriginal women and children was already going backwards before COVID-19. Full Article
si If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
si Xi and Trump: insecure 'strongmen' who had nothing to offer in a crisis but vanity By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:09:02 GMT Neither emerges from their handling of the pandemic with any honour. Full Article
si Artist's picture of missing airmen on Anzac stamp 'like painting ghosts' By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:45:04 GMT "It was horrible having to finish the picture after the men were lost." Full Article
si Inside a COVID-19 test lab, where negative results are positive news By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:11:01 GMT From throat swab to high-tech lab and back again in under 24 hours. This is COVID-19 testing in Sydney. Full Article
si New suits and long journeys: How we navigated the Great Depression By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:14:55 GMT Memories of the Depression years come flooding back with talk of Australia heading into another depression or at least a severe recession. Full Article
si Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
si 'I needed money': paroled drug mule Cassie Sainsbury speaks out in Colombia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:55:00 GMT The Australian woman walked free from a Bogota jail where she served three years for drug running, telling 60 Minutes "it doesn't feel real" to be out. Full Article
si It's OK to finding silver linings in the COVID crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:01:00 GMT Paying attention to the world, to the beauty in it, and to each other, is crucial. Full Article
si It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:03:00 GMT Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19. Full Article
si Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:28:02 GMT The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause. Full Article
si Pandemic is an opportunity to entirely rethink university education By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:28:00 GMT Students ought to be allowed to sample lectures to find which path best suits them before they put money down. Full Article
si Sign up to sex abuse redress scheme or lose funding, government warns By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Victorian private schools, religious entities and other organisations who don't sign up to a redress scheme for child sex abuse survivors may lose funding, the state government has warned. Full Article
si Liberal Party conservatives want 'immediate' expulsion of Turnbull By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:05:05 GMT Malcolm Turnbull's memoir has yet to be released, but that hasn't stopped an outbreak of Liberal Party infighting over the weekend. Full Article
si Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:54:00 GMT There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks. Full Article
si We need Ghebreyesus to lead WHO through this crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:05:05 GMT We blame the captain when we find our modest paddle-steamer unable to weather a hurricane. But this UN agency's failings are by design. Full Article
si Indigenous women face particularly high risks in this crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT Recent cuts to critical Aboriginal family violence services mean support for Aboriginal women and children was already going backwards before COVID-19. Full Article
si If we want world-class universities we need to find a way to pay for them By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Governments and taxpayers asked universities to generate their own funds - and they did - but now the music has stopped. Full Article
si Xi and Trump: insecure 'strongmen' who had nothing to offer in a crisis but vanity By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 22:09:02 GMT Neither emerges from their handling of the pandemic with any honour. Full Article
si Artist's picture of missing airmen on Anzac stamp 'like painting ghosts' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:45:04 GMT "It was horrible having to finish the picture after the men were lost." Full Article
si Inside a COVID-19 test lab, where negative results are positive news By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:11:01 GMT From throat swab to high-tech lab and back again in under 24 hours. This is COVID-19 testing in Sydney. Full Article
si Stay-at-home science project: Two-ingredient Silly Putty By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:00:06 +0000 Silly Putty is a toy most anyone can appreciate. Pinch it, bounce it, stretch it, slap it on the side of your face—it’ll do whatever you want it to do. Full Article Diy
si Low-flow faucets and shower heads that save water without losing the luxury By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:39:13 +0000 Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure. Full Article Shop
si Stay-at-home science project: Bake s’mores using the power of the sun By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:32:27 +0000 Sunlight travels nearly 94 million miles to reach Earth. Trap some in a box and use it to make s'mores. Full Article Diy
si Nail guns for simple jobs around the house By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:09:03 +0000 Nail guns that help you hang photos, twinkle lights, slatwall siding, and more. Get your DIY project done faster. Full Article Shop
