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Health Minister Greg Hunt has said the goal of the government’s suppression policy is the “effective eradication” of the coronavirus in Australia - while at the same time casting doubt on the possibility of eliminating it.

The global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has decimated the sporting calendar around the world, which in turn has had an inevitable knock-on effect on the sports betting business.

SPECIAL FEATURE: many Australians are wondering what role phones and mail and/or package deliveries may play in the risk of coronavirus transmission.

SPECIAL FEATURE: It’s not always clear what self-isolation means in practice, and how it’s different to social distancing.

SPECIAL FEATURE: "When people hear about the coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene and cleanliness."

SPECIAL FEATURE: After ceasing Australian manufacturing, the Holden brand was disconnected from our national myths. The car of the last century is no more.

SPECIAL FEATURE: One thing to be mindful of during times like these, is that unfortunately some people may seek to prey on the generosity of others.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Negative stereotypes associated with mental health issues were once a matter of shame and embarrassment, only to be discussed quietly in fear of being branded as “weak”.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Nick Warner, the new director general of the Office of National Intelligence, has sounded the alarm about Australia’s lack of preparedness to counter cyber-threats.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Let’s stop spreading nonsense about how lazy Australian accents are and all these cultural cringe-tinged myths.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Nigel Farage is due to make a return to Australia at this weekend’s CPAC event, alongside Tony Abbott, Raheem Kassam and other right-wing speakers.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Australia’s rate of inter-ethnic relationships shows Australia is an open society that embraces its vibrant ethnic and cultural diversity.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Confined to his cell for 23 hours a day, Assange has no Internet and only very limited telephone access. And don't try and send him a magazine. His treatment is outrageous.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: After last week obtaining a place in the shadow ministry and becoming Labor’s deputy Senate leader, with two men standing aside to make way for her, Keneally now takes on one of the toughest players in the Coalition.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Julian Assange’s case is certainly exceptional, and the human rights concerns over US extradition could justify exceptional intervention.

SPECIAL FEATURE: If the polls are right, Bill Shorten will become the next prime minister. But what kind of prime minister would he be?

SPECIAL FEATURE: It’s possible to overthink Scott Morrison. A long-time associate and friend says “what you see is what you get”.

Hard wearing nourishment for the diggers on the front line in the First World War, it has since evolved into today’s more palatable and much loved Anzac biscuit.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Notre-Dame de Paris is the heart of the city and of France, and an inspiration for the world. We are all cathedral builders, in a moment of sacred union in a secular society.

The Morrison government has delivered an election-launch budget with big personal income tax handouts to attract voters and a A$7.1 billion 2019-20 surplus to display its economic credibility. The budget – the first brought down by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg – doubles the tax relief that average earners were due to ...

OPINION AND ANALYSIS: The weekend rally on St Kilda beach, organised by far-right activist Neil Erikson, reminds us nationalism is the territory of fringe groups who hold bigoted views, particularly towards people who aren’t “white”.

Festival presents 26 landmark documentaries selected by legendary Australian political film-maker John Pilger, including a retrospective of his own work.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: There is a serious chance the Morrison government will be further destabilised by the recriminations flowing from this result. It is likely to deepen the divide in Liberal ranks between those who appear hell-bent on remaking the party in their own conservative self-image regardless of electoral consequences.

ANALYSIS; Even though the set piece theatre is about community building and cooperation, the reality is that China and the US have irreconcilable visions for the region and its future. The only question is how much they are willing to pay to prevail in the contest for Asia’s future.

Morrison has ahead of him the immense challenge of uniting a fractured party. A lot will depend on whether the conservatives undermine him or accept their rout quietly.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Our misperceptions reveal a lot about how we see the world. They are a brilliant clue to our deep-seated biases, as our guesses at what is “normal” are more automatic and unguarded.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: If Trump’s troll travels here later this year, it throws open a challenge for Australian artists to greet the man and his Baby with thoughtful, artistically sophisticated responses that provoke considered debate rather than superficially regurgitating popular opinion.

Greens leader Richard Di Natale said with inequality rising, reinvestment in public services should be the priority.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Many of the harms associated with cannabis use are to do with its illegality. However, legalisation of cannabis is relatively recent in most jurisdictions so the long-term benefits or problems of legalisation are not yet known.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Aussies definitely enjoy watching sport. However, the increased television and online coverage of major sports events encourages people to spend long periods in front of screens, which may have a negative impact on health.

Five years ago, only tech geeks and cyberpunks knew about cryptocurrency, but it recently went viral.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Today the Commonwealth exists as an organisation in search of a rationale. When this coalition of whimsy meets a hard policy issue, its solidarity falls victim to its diversity, while its breadth of membership can’t deliver real weight and gravitas in the present day.

Labor's David Feeney, whose position was referred to the High Court late last year, confirmed on Thursday that he still could not produce the paperwork to demonstrate he had renounced British citizenship.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Public housing might get some people off the streets, but it also puts many people permanently onto the backs of the taxpayer. Albeit well-intentioned, it is a poor substitute for a vibrant private housing market.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: High Commissioner Downer has a list of priors, says TESS LAWRENCE who has been studying his form for decades. In the first part of this series, she pulls no punches.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: This is the message to take into 2018: whatever side one might be on the Brexit divide, let’s all admit the complexities, and demand that politicians do the same.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: 2017 has been a year of deep uncertainty in much of the world, while in Australian politics it has been one in which policy progress has been swamped by other distractions.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Australia’s campaign for a seat on the Human Rights Council opened it to further scrutiny of its record on such issues.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Speaking in London this week to a climate sceptics group, Tony Abbott gestured to what seems to be happening in government policy – but then set the bar higher.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Without an adequate counter from the Yes campaign – especially one offering more emotionally compelling messages – the advantages of the No campaign are likely to narrow the polling gap significantly.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: There's an overwhelming tide of support toward the rights of same-sex couples within Australian society. However, certain groups are clearly lagging behind in their support and will need further convincing.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Dr G Yunupingu did not need to die; he was killed by a system that abandoned him, writes TESS LAWRENCE.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has said ads that belittle people for not living up to gender norms – such as a KFC advertisement that implied a man suffering from anxiety was not masculine – have “costs for individuals, the economy and society”.

Finding a room, flat or house to rent in London is mayhem. It doesn't matter who you are, what you offer, or how much you are willing to pay, the entire process sucks.

This remote, far northern Scottish island is home to a diverse range of flora, fauna and wildlife, and for a short while it's a cool summer escape for our intrepid Aussie journeyman.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Snakes strike fear into many people who live in or visit Australia. When we have a higher risk of injury or death from burns, horses, bee stings, drownings and car accidents, why don’t we fear these hazards as we do the sight of a snake?

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s controversial comments were based on anecdotes from conversations with a limited number of teachers. There is both established and new evidence that clearly indicates her claims about students with disability are unsubstantiated.

Many still missing while firefighters face hazardous conditions as they search the charred remains of Grenfell Tower following the tragic blaze.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: The volatility in recent voting behaviour means that this election is still more unpredictable than in the good old days of stable allegiances, values and attitudes.

The ultimate value of your experience abroad will depend on your willingness to take risks and embrace the newness and uncertainty that comes with living overseas. Ultimately, living overseas can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort.