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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Batty, Professor of Creative Writing, University of Technology Sydney Why do we tell stories, and how are they crafted? In this series, we unpick the work of the writer on both page and screen. One of the major considerations when creating an ongoing television series is ... <a title="Inside the story: writing the powerful female world of Wentworth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/inside-the-story-writing-the-powerful-female-world-of-wentworth-119878/" aria-label="Read more about Inside the story: writing the powerful female world of Wentworth">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The first Indigenous minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt, says on the government’s proposal to constitutionally recognise Indigenous Australians: “I’m optimistic about achieving the outcome because if the words are simple, but meaningful, then Australians will generally accept an opportunity ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ken Wyatt on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/politics-with-michelle-grattan-ken-wyatt-on-constitutional-recognition-for-indigenous-australians-120167/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ken Wyatt on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Smith, Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University As China grows more powerful and influential, our New Superpower series looks at what this means for the world – how China maintains its power, how it wields its ... <a title="The world has a hard time trusting China. But does it really care?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/the-world-has-a-hard-time-trusting-china-but-does-it-really-care-119807/" aria-label="Read more about The world has a hard time trusting China. But does it really care?">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
By Stefan Armbruster of SBS World News WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Papua New Guinea has responded with outrage over the killings of at least 22 people, including two pregnant women, in tribal violence Prime Minister James Marape has called the “saddest day of his life”. The Post-Courier reported that at least 22 and up to 24 ... <a title="Outrage over killing of pregnant women, children among 22 dead in PNG massacre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/outrage-over-killing-of-pregnant-women-children-among-22-dead-in-png-massacre/" aria-label="Read more about Outrage over killing of pregnant women, children among 22 dead in PNG massacre">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milovan Savic, PhD Candidate, Swinburne University of Technology TikTok is one of the fastest growing social media platforms on the planet, with more than 500 million active users. Only YouTube, Facebook and Instagram boast more. TikTok allows users to create short videos with music, filters and other ... <a title="Most adults have never heard of TikTok. That’s by design" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/most-adults-have-never-heard-of-tiktok-thats-by-design-119815/" aria-label="Read more about Most adults have never heard of TikTok. That’s by design">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Smith, Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs, Australian National University As China grows more powerful and influential, our New Superpower series looks at what this means for the world – how China maintains its power, how it wields its ... <a title="The world has a hard time trusting China. But does it care?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/the-world-has-a-hard-time-trusting-china-but-does-it-care-119807/" aria-label="Read more about The world has a hard time trusting China. But does it care?">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Thornton, Lecturer, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Indonesia has returned a container load of recyclables back to Australia, because the material did not meet stringent import requirements. It is the latest Southeast Asian country to refuse Australia’s recycling waste. In January 2018, China ... <a title="Indonesia has sent Australia’s recycling home – it’s time to clean up our act" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/indonesia-has-sent-australias-recycling-home-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-120159/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia has sent Australia’s recycling home – it’s time to clean up our act">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Gardiner, PhD Student, University of Southern Queensland Chess has long been an important part of school culture. Many people believe chess has a range of cognitive benefits including improved memory, IQ, problem solving skills and concentration. But there is very little evidence supporting these conclusions. We ... <a title="Most people think playing chess makes you ‘smarter’, but the evidence isn’t clear on that" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/most-people-think-playing-chess-makes-you-smarter-but-the-evidence-isnt-clear-on-that-119469/" aria-label="Read more about Most people think playing chess makes you ‘smarter’, but the evidence isn’t clear on that">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Dalton, Emeritus Professor, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University People experiencing homelessness and poor mental health are among Australia’s most vulnerable citizens. Without secure housing and an accessible mental healthcare system, recovery from mental illness is seriously compromised. And the upcoming Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental ... <a title="From hospital to homeless: Victoria’s mental health system fails the most vulnerable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/from-hospital-to-homeless-victorias-mental-health-system-fails-the-most-vulnerable-119883/" aria-label="Read more about From hospital to homeless: Victoria’s mental health system fails the most vulnerable">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Now it’s the Coalition that’s being accused of a “retiree tax”. As interest rates have come down over the past four years, the rate that retirees are “deemed” to have earned for the purpose of ... <a title="Deeming rates explained. What is deeming, how does it cut pensions, and why do we have it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/deeming-rates-explained-what-is-deeming-how-does-it-cut-pensions-and-why-do-we-have-it-120089/" aria-label="Read more about Deeming rates explained. What is deeming, how does it cut pensions, and why do we have it?">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Associate Professor in Law, University of Technology Sydney The Queensland government’s in-principle agreement to pay A$190 million in compensation for the wages withheld from more than 10,000 Indigenous workers is a watershed moment for the stolen wages movement. Indigenous people across Australia have been fighting ... <a title="The new Mabo? $190 million stolen wages settlement is unprecedented, but still limited" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/the-new-mabo-190-million-stolen-wages-settlement-is-unprecedented-but-still-limited-120162/" aria-label="Read more about The new Mabo? $190 million stolen wages settlement is unprecedented, but still limited">Read more</a>
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July 11, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mitch Goodwin, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne When the 22-year-old David Bowie penned Space Oddity, a song that would ultimately become a recognised classic, he was a burgeoning pop artist without a record deal. A folk singer without a gig, a sometime mime, and a purveyor ... <a title="Space Oddity at 50: the ‘novelty song’ that became a cultural touchstone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/11/space-oddity-at-50-the-novelty-song-that-became-a-cultural-touchstone-120071/" aria-label="Read more about Space Oddity at 50: the ‘novelty song’ that became a cultural touchstone">Read more</a>
