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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling Editor’s note: This article is based on the coronavirus situation in Australia as of March 19. The situation may change over time. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said government schools across Australia will remain open for the foreseeable future as the ... <a title="Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/schools-are-open-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-but-should-i-voluntarily-keep-my-kids-home-anyway-if-i-can-we-asked-five-experts-134022/" aria-label="Read more about Schools are open during the coronavirus outbreak but should I voluntarily keep my kids home anyway, if I can? We asked five experts">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Bowtell, Adjunct professor, Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity, UNSW Prime Minister Scott Morrison this week announced sweeping measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Australia, including bans on indoor gatherings of more than 100 people and a warning for Australians not to travel ... <a title="Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It’s time they got out of the way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/our-politicians-are-not-fit-to-oversee-the-coronavirus-response-its-time-they-got-out-of-the-way-134035/" aria-label="Read more about Our politicians are not fit to oversee the coronavirus response. It’s time they got out of the way">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kevin Davis, Professor of Finance, University of Melbourne With Australia now facing a severe economic (and health) crisis, there are calls to allow people to access their superannuation to obtain cash. That makes a lot of sense. Why have assets tied up to get a slightly better ... <a title="How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/how-super-could-soften-the-financial-blow-of-coronavirus-134134/" aria-label="Read more about How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lucy Beaumont, Deputy Section Editor: Arts + Culture We need ways of getting our culture hit from home – whether we’re sick, caring for others, playing it safe or just facing limited external options. We asked our experts for recommendations to help arts lovers stay connected. Listen ... <a title="Couch culture – six months’ worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/couch-culture-six-months-worth-of-expert-picks-for-what-to-watch-read-and-listen-to-in-isolation-133632/" aria-label="Read more about Couch culture – six months’ worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Pacific Media Watch With the Covid-19 coronavirus confirmed cases in French Polynesia, Guam, now New Caledonia other Pacific Island nations are bracing for it. Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to make an announcement shortly on a development. FBC News reports that “it is believed that Fiji has recorded its first suspected case of ... <a title="More Pacific countries bracing for coronavirus cases as Fiji on alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/more-pacific-countries-bracing-for-coronavirus-cases-as-fiji-on-alert/" aria-label="Read more about More Pacific countries bracing for coronavirus cases as Fiji on alert">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago With some of the toughest border restrictions and a newly-announced NZ$500 million boost to health services, New Zealand is among a small number of countries with a strategy to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand is also fortunate ... <a title="Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/why-new-zealand-needs-to-continue-decisive-action-to-contain-coronavirus-133714/" aria-label="Read more about Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
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 Coronavirus – public health strategies David Fisher (Herald): Avoiding Italy’s fate – and how we cope when the virus hits NZ (paywalled) Phillip Hill and James Ussher (Newshub): How Asian countries are winning in ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 19 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-19-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 19 2020">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
By RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s government has confirmed the territory’s first two cases of Covid-19. The government said last night two people who arrived from Australia on their honeymoon have tested positive for the coronavirus. They arrived at Tontouta Airport on board an Aircalin flight from Sydney on Tuesday. READ MORE: RNZ Pacific coronavirus updates ... <a title="Pacific coronavirus: First cases in New Caledonia – Guam now has 8" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/pacific-coronavirus-first-cases-in-new-caledonia-guam-now-has-8/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific coronavirus: First cases in New Caledonia – Guam now has 8">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University One of the most significant events in the history of life was when fish evolved into tetrapods, crawling out of the water and eventually conquering land. The term tetrapod refers to four-limbed vertebrates, including humans. To complete this transition, ... <a title="When fish gave us the finger: this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/when-fish-gave-us-the-finger-this-ancient-four-limbed-fish-reveals-the-origins-of-the-human-hand-129072/" aria-label="Read more about When fish gave us the finger: this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendon O’Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney This is the age of the septuagenarian in US politics. The president is 73. His likely opponent in November’s election is 77. Even if Joe Biden is not the Democratic nominee, ... <a title="Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/coronavirus-may-end-up-being-a-major-player-in-the-us-presidential-election-133759/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Amid coronavirus chaos, the Victorian government announced its decision earlier this week to lift the ban on onshore gas exploration, but also to make the temporary state-wide ban on fracking ... <a title="Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/victoria-quietly-lifted-its-gas-exploration-pause-but-banned-fracking-for-good-its-bad-news-for-the-climate-133923/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tracy Lynn Washington, Lecturer and Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology Are you a parent who is struggling to find time to be with your child and help them grow? Our newly published research shows neighbourhood parks, and playgrounds in particular, provide valuable ... <a title="Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/why-working-families-need-parks-and-playgrounds-more-than-ever-132097/" aria-label="Read more about Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever">Read more</a>
