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October 25, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Peetz, Professor of Employment Relations, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University Ask any economist a question, and you will usually get the answer: “productivity”. The winner of the 2008 Nobel Prize in Economics, Paul Krugman, set the standard in 1994: Productivity isn’t everything, but, ... <a title="What if we measured the thing that matters most: “carbon productivity”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/25/what-if-we-measured-the-thing-that-matters-most-carbon-productivity-124902/" aria-label="Read more about What if we measured the thing that matters most: “carbon productivity”">Read more</a>
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October 25, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW The race for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination is hotting up, and so is academic debate about one of the leading contender’s signature proposal – a wealth tax. The US Democratic primary is becoming a race of four (odds in parentheses): ... <a title="Vital Signs: talk of a US wealth tax is about symbolism as much as it is about economics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/25/vital-signs-talk-of-a-us-wealth-tax-is-about-symbolism-as-much-as-it-is-about-economics-125803/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: talk of a US wealth tax is about symbolism as much as it is about economics">Read more</a>
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October 25, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sally Breen, Senior Lecturer in Writing and Publishing, Griffith University Two of the best known 20th century road stories are arguably On the Road by Jack Kerouac and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. In 1959 Kerouac appeared on the Steve Allen show ... <a title="Friday essay: thrills, booze and athleisure gear – writing on the road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/25/friday-essay-thrills-booze-and-athleisure-gear-writing-on-the-road-124278/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: thrills, booze and athleisure gear – writing on the road">Read more</a>
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October 25, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra John Howard is an icon for the Liberals and a confidant for Scott Morrison. So he was the obvious choice to star at last week’s dinner to mark the 75th anniversary of the party’s founding by Robert Menzies. Howard joined ... <a title="Grattan on Friday – Anthony Albanese needs some meat in his first ‘vision statement’ next week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/25/grattan-on-friday-anthony-albanese-needs-some-meat-in-his-first-vision-statement-next-week-125834/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday – Anthony Albanese needs some meat in his first ‘vision statement’ next week">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
OPINION by Ahmet ERGİN, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Recent developments with regard to Operation Peace Spring in north-east Syria has garnered plenty of coverage both internationally and locally. I wish to impart my perspective for a more balanced understanding of what is really happening on the ground. Since the conflict began in Syria, ... <a title="OPINION: Operation Peace Spring and Beyond – Turkey’s Ambassador to New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/opinion-operation-peace-spring-and-beyond-turkeys-ambassador-to-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about OPINION: Operation Peace Spring and Beyond – Turkey’s Ambassador to New Zealand">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Revill, Senior Medical Scientist at VIDRL, Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Hepatitis B is blood-borne virus that packs a punch. Worldwide, more than 1.3 billion people have been infected with hepatitis B, and 257 million people have developed a life-long ... <a title="We have a vaccine for hepatitis B but here’s why we still need a cure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/we-have-a-vaccine-for-hepatitis-b-but-heres-why-we-still-need-a-cure-122861/" aria-label="Read more about We have a vaccine for hepatitis B but here’s why we still need a cure">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joellen Riley Munton, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney This week, the Seven Network was found liable to pay a workers’ compensation claim brought by Nicole Prince, one of the contestants on its renovation reality television show, House Rules. Prince suffered a major depressive episode, and ... <a title="New house rules: landmark ruling could trigger other workers’ compensation claims from reality TV stars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/new-house-rules-landmark-ruling-could-trigger-other-workers-compensation-claims-from-reality-tv-stars-125801/" aria-label="Read more about New house rules: landmark ruling could trigger other workers’ compensation claims from reality TV stars">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sergio Brodsky, Sessional Lecturer, Marketing, RMIT University Discussion of the environment is embedded in our culture as public awareness over issues such as climate change and plastic pollution has grown. Advertisers are not shy about tapping into this concern for their own benefit. A Twitter analysis last ... <a title="Stop shaming and start empowering: advertisers must rethink their plastic waste message" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/stop-shaming-and-start-empowering-advertisers-must-rethink-their-plastic-waste-message-123579/" aria-label="Read more about Stop shaming and start empowering: advertisers must rethink their plastic waste message">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
An Indonesian lawyer being pursued by the state has won a human rights award for shining “a light on violations of the rights” of West Papuans. Veronica Koman was awarded Australia’s Sir Ronald Wilson Human Rights Award on Wednesday at a ceremony in Sydney. Koman is now living in Australia after receiving threats in Indonesia, ... <a title="Veronica Koman wins prize for West Papua work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/veronica-koman-wins-prize-for-west-papua-work/" aria-label="Read more about Veronica Koman wins prize for West Papua work">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Simpson@8 investigated the allegations of mismanagement that had accrued over professor Chandra’s tenure. Video: Simpson@8 By Sri Krishnamurthi Staff and students at the University of the South Pacific have said poor governance, nepotism and negligence were rife at the institution under the leadership of the previous Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rajesh Chandra. The current Vice-Chancellor and President, ... <a title="USP mismanagement ‘widespread’, staff tell current affairs show" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/usp-mismanagement-widespread-staff-tell-current-affairs-show/" aria-label="Read more about USP mismanagement ‘widespread’, staff tell current affairs show">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Environment Richard Harman (Politik): Farm leaders win Government backdown Henry Cooke and Luke Malpass (Stuff): Farmers get time, Ardern gets support for elegant climate solution Henry Cooke and Luke ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 24 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-24-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 24 2019">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cedric van den Berg, PhD student, The University of Queensland How does an optical illusion work? – Scarlett, age 8, Shellharbour, NSW. Take a look at this image and move your eyes across the pattern: Your eyes tell the brain what it sees and the brain fills ... <a title="Curious Kids: how does an optical illusion work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/24/curious-kids-how-does-an-optical-illusion-work-123008/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: how does an optical illusion work?">Read more</a>
