In every poll leading up to the election, the question was asked to voters about what the critical issue of the election was. Climate change, the economy and jobs were consistently in the top 5 responses, but COVID-19 was always the number 1 issue. The result of this election was supposed to hinge on which…
COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon. This horrific virus has destroyed lives, workplaces and countries. There isn’t much hope in our world currently, but although the short-term future looks bleak, there is still a bright long-term future that we can look forward to. However, for now, many countries are re-introducing lockdowns as they suffer…
I’ll be honest, this series hasn’t been very upbeat to date. Firstly, we looked at Lebanon and the impact of the explosion in Beirut on the nation. Then, we talked about Brazil and the devastating impact of their lack of leadership, leading to extreme loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, today, I thought I would…
“I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Centre today at 6:30pm. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of COVID. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!” That was a tweet by American…
Cuts, cuts, cuts. Should we really be surprised? We are in the depths of Australia’s first recession in 30 years and will continue to battle the impacts of COVID-19 for years to come. However, Australia’s education sector is being hit particularly hard, and the poor management from Universities in the past is starting to negatively…
The US President confirmed today that he and his wife Melania have tested positive for COVID-19. Donald Trump and his wife had already gone into quarantine at the White House after one of his closest aides, Hope Hicks, tested positive for COVID-19 earlier. But, let’s be honest, this news isn’t surprising. Trump has decided to…
Usually, the number 1,000,000 is used in a positive context. Maybe your favourite content creator reached 1 million followers on YouTube or Instagram. Maybe someone earnt a million dollars through their job or through an unanticipated event. Or perhaps a million was used to describe how many people were watching a sporting event. In most…
Apart from a few undesirable circumstances, sport is continuing to adapt and excel in the COVID-19 world, with sporting codes ensuring the health of athletes while still allowing for sport to continue. It’s been another few big week’s in sport and one particular event yesterday which captured the world’s attention… Top 5 Sporting Moments of…
Brazil is South America’s most influential country, but they are on the brink of collapse. The government’s inability to adequately respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has left the public screaming for answers. Brazil has a population of 208 million and is currently led by President Jair Bolsonaro. President Bolsonaro is a retired army officer and…
We were so close. So close to not only flattening the curve but obliterating the curve. Now, we are facing a second wave. For some states such as Western Australia and South Australia, their persistence with border closures means that they can now move freely within their state. However, for Victoria and now possibly New…
If you ask someone to describe 2020 in one word, you may receive some of these responses. “Quarantine” “Home” “Online” “Pandemic” “Crazy” All of these words return to a topic which has dominated 2020, Coronavirus. Coronavirus or COVID-19 begun in China in December 2019, however; the international media only started reporting the virus in January.…
Written by Guest Author: Aniket Panesar So it’s pretty clear, COVID-19 has not been good for the economy. The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in increased financial market volatility, depreciation of the Australian Dollar and has led to sharp increases in unemployment levels within Australia. Considering this, it has not been a good economic start for…
The current health crisis impacting each corner of the earth has forced governments to act swiftly. Unsurprisingly, this has resulted in confusion in nations where citizens are under the authority of multiple leaders who give different instructions. This has been the case in Australia, and this is the danger of federalism. Federalism, in the Australian…
America’s coronavirus response has been a catastrophic disaster. Leaders, obviously upset at the lack of sport currently being played, have decided to take part in a new sport, the blame game. An utterly meaningless and futile process whereby no one takes responsibility, and thousands continue to suffer. Well, President Trump, the buck stops with you,…
Written by guest author: Bryton Johnson As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches further into its life span, governments, investors and economists prepare to face a war on two fronts. The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 has had on the way humanity interacts with each other has created disastrous implications for the world of global commerce. The starkest…
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