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Month: January 2020

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‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elyse Warner, Lecturer in Health and Social Sciences, Deakin University Children’s living environments in Australian capital cities have changed significantly in the past ten years. This is particularly the case for the growing numbers of families raising children in private, inner-city, high-rise housing. Our study of one ... <a title="‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/i-need-nature-i-need-space-high-rise-families-rely-on-child-friendly-neighbourhoods-128618/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods">Read more</a>

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Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW The Bank for International Settlements – the “central bank” for central banks – made headlines this week with a report outlining how the next major financial crisis may come from unexpected climate risks. The book calls these risks “green swans” – ... <a title="Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/vital-signs-climate-linked-financial-crises-loom-but-the-fix-isnt-up-to-central-banks-130390/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks">Read more</a>

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Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Cavanagh, Associate Lecturer, School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of deceased people. I remember brushing my teeth over the green enamel sink. I would gaze out the window at ... <a title="Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/friday-essay-this-grandmother-tree-connects-me-to-country-i-cried-when-i-saw-her-burned-129782/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Bridget McKenzie’s future is looking bleak, her position having worsened significantly this week. At its heart, the McKenzie affair is simple. Before last year’s election, the then-sports minister allocated grants to sporting organisations on an overtly political basis, rather than ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/grattan-on-friday-bridget-mckenzie-has-made-herself-a-sitting-duck-130474/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck">Read more</a>

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The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University Review: The Visitors, directed by Frederick Copperwaite for Sydney Festival Sydney Festival has really outdone themselves this season with a spectacular line-up of Indigenous shows to choose from including The Visitors. A warm greeting from Ali Murphy-Oats, the managing director ... <a title="The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/the-visitors-review-a-witty-imagining-of-what-went-before-that-fateful-encounter-129794/" aria-label="Read more about The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter">Read more</a>

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Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland The World Health Organisation has postponed its decision about whether to classify the new Wuhan coronavirus as a global health emergency. It wants to gather more information and will meet again at midday on Thursday in Geneva ... <a title="Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/should-we-be-worried-about-the-new-wuhan-coronavirus-130366/" aria-label="Read more about Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?">Read more</a>

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Rappler challenges president’s ‘media powers’ in democracy fight back

January 23, 2020

By David Robie in Manila Rappler, the innovative online publisher that has been at the media freedom frontline in the Philippines for the past three years, has challenged President Rodrigo Duterte by taking the executive to the Supreme Court. The news website has called on the court to rule on whether President Duterte – or ... <a title="Rappler challenges president’s ‘media powers’ in democracy fight back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/rappler-challenges-presidents-media-powers-in-democracy-fight-back/" aria-label="Read more about Rappler challenges president’s ‘media powers’ in democracy fight back">Read more</a>

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Lowering of Kīngitanga flag at Ihumātao ‘appropriate’, says SOUL

January 23, 2020

By RNZ News Protesters at Ihumātao remain hopeful a resolution to the lengthy dispute will be announced before Waitangi Day. Kiingi Tūheitia arrived at Ihumātao yesterday for a ceremony lowering and returning his flag, which was raised last August as a symbol of peace and unity, and which he said at the time would only ... <a title="Lowering of Kīngitanga flag at Ihumātao ‘appropriate’, says SOUL" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/lowering-of-kingitanga-flag-at-ihumatao-appropriate-says-soul/" aria-label="Read more about Lowering of Kīngitanga flag at Ihumātao ‘appropriate’, says SOUL">Read more</a>

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Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Cull, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University Australia’s unprecedented bushfires have cemented its rural firefighters at the heart of the nation’s identity. It’s not just that these men and women put themselves in the line of fire. It’s that these “firies” are ... <a title="Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/value-beyond-money-australias-special-dependence-on-volunteer-firefighters-129881/" aria-label="Read more about Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters">Read more</a>

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Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Storr, Lecturer in Sport Development, Western Sydney University As play heats up at the Australian Open this week, so, too, has the debate around Australia’s most decorated tennis player, Margaret Court, and whether she should be feted on the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam achievement. ... <a title="Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/can-tennis-australia-honour-margaret-court-and-promote-lgbt-inclusivity-at-the-same-time-130281/" aria-label="Read more about Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?">Read more</a>

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Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University Regular exercise is important for Indigenous women’s health, as it protects against obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. These conditions are more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than non-Indigenous people. Exercise ... <a title="Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/sport-can-be-an-important-part-of-aboriginal-culture-for-women-but-many-barriers-remain-120418/" aria-label="Read more about Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain">Read more</a>

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Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Australia’s bushfire crisis has been unprecedented, so it demands an unprecedented national response. Never before has such a large area been burnt by multiple fires in a single fire season, including bushland in Queensland, New South ... <a title="Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/australia-needs-a-national-fire-inquiry-these-are-the-3-key-areas-it-should-deliver-in-130374/" aria-label="Read more about Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in">Read more</a>