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Story 1 | Tourism Towns Patrick Gabriel
Over the past few months, coronavirus has put restraints on both domestic and international travel. Places that rely heavily on tourism like Byron Bay have become ghost towns, rendering locals unemployed and businesses indefinitely closed. However, the unprecedented event also brought some positive change - an unyielding community spirit.
Story 2 | Van Life April Austen
In recent years, #vanlife has been the dream of many millennials worldwide. Boundless freedom, a low cost of living and a home wherever you please. The lifestyle is not just a means to travel and see the world - it’s about escaping the structure of society as most of us know it. But what happens when coronavirus-imposed restrictions hit just as you’re about to set out on your epic journey?
Story 3 | Economic Recovery Stephen Ganavas
The pandemic is likely to lead to Australia’s first recession of the century. Economic policy advisor Yaz Naji explains what this means in terms of a range of key topics. Should JobSeeker remain at the increased rate? Does government debt matter? How are mortgages slowing down our economy? And what will the Australian economy look like post-pandemic?
Story 4 | Special Needs Ned O’Bryan
COVID-19 has undoubtedly increased healthcare requirements across the globe, let alone Australia. Specialised carers for people with special needs have had their work doubled over the emergence of the pandemic. In this story, Ned O’Bryan speaks to a selfless young founder of an organisation that trains carers tailored for children with special needs.
Story 5 | Essential Workers Samantha Burgess
Retail workers, some of the lowest-paid workers in our community, have never typically been viewed as ‘essential’. Now, they’ve been anointed as heroes, putting their health on the line on a daily basis in their interactions with customers. But at what cost? Anxiety and customer abuse are just some of the things these workers are now having to cope with.
Story 6 | Diversity In Lockdown Isabella Krebet
While doctors are forced to prioritise critically ill patients over others, people who rely periodically on medication have had their schedules thrown into disarray. More often than not, these individuals already found it difficult to procure their medicine. How will they handle having a disrupted distribution schedule?
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