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Month: October 2020

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How COVID all but killed the Australian CBD

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul J. Maginn, Associate Professor of Urban/Regional Planning, University of Western Australia The central business district has historically been the beating heart of metropolitan regions across Australia. The polished glass and steel high-rise offices, hotels and apartment complexes stand as monuments to architectural, construction, engineering and, of ... <a title="How COVID all but killed the Australian CBD" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/how-covid-all-but-killed-the-australian-cbd-147848/" aria-label="Read more about How COVID all but killed the Australian CBD">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: A diverse yet narrower Parliament

October 30, 2020

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards Our House of Representatives has just become more diverse, and yet narrower at the same time. A record 40 new MPs have flooded into Parliament – with especially big intakes from the Labour and Act parties. You can see some short profiles of the new MPs in Simon Collins’ article, Forty ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: A diverse yet narrower Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-a-diverse-yet-narrower-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: A diverse yet narrower Parliament">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on state borders, Australia post, and Doha airport

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and Vice-Chancellor and President Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. This week the pair discuss the ongoing disputes between the federal and state governments concerning borders, Australian Post CEO Christine Holgate’s evidence ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on state borders, Australia post, and Doha airport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/video-michelle-grattan-on-state-borders-australia-post-and-doha-airport-149156/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on state borders, Australia post, and Doha airport">Read more</a>

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French minister Lecornu holds future talks in New Caledonia retreat

October 30, 2020

French Overseas Minister Sebastien Lecornu has held talks with 10 New Caledonian politicians at a retreat near Noumea to promote dialogue between rival camps, saying a new accord will emerge. The minister, who delayed yesterday’s planned departure for Paris by at least two days, convened five anti-independence and five pro-independence leaders on Lepredour island, including ... <a title="French minister Lecornu holds future talks in New Caledonia retreat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/french-minister-lecornu-holds-future-talks-in-new-caledonia-retreat/" aria-label="Read more about French minister Lecornu holds future talks in New Caledonia retreat">Read more</a>

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Assisted dying will become legal in New Zealand in a year — what has to happen now?

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Geddis, Professor of Law, University of Otago The preliminary results of New Zealand’s referendum on the End of Life Choice Act were conclusive. Some 65.2% of voters supported the law coming into force, while 33.8% opposed it. Although around 480,000 special votes are still to be ... <a title="Assisted dying will become legal in New Zealand in a year — what has to happen now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/assisted-dying-will-become-legal-in-new-zealand-in-a-year-what-has-to-happen-now-149138/" aria-label="Read more about Assisted dying will become legal in New Zealand in a year — what has to happen now?">Read more</a>

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Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirrilly Thompson, Adjunt Senior Research Fellow, University of South Australia The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will be different due to COVID-19 — but one thing we don’t expect to change is concern about horses’ welfare, which seems to resurface each year. Just days before ... <a title="Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/research-shows-whipping-horses-doesnt-make-them-run-faster-straighter-or-safer-lets-cut-it-out-144405/" aria-label="Read more about Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 30 2020

October 30, 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 New Labour Government Thomas Manch (Stuff): A Cabinet to fill: Who will take the top jobs in the new Labour Government? Matthew Hooton (Herald): Jacinda Ardern’s line on the Greens – and the Cabinet Minister she must ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 30 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-30-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 30 2020">Read more</a>

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The reputation of Australia’s special forces is beyond repair — it’s time for them to be disbanded

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Elliott, PhD Researcher (Political Anthropology), Defence Studies Department, King’s College London Four years into a constant stream of misconduct allegations, it’s hard to know how to process the latest revelations about the actions of Australia’s special forces in Afghanistan. In village after village — in places ... <a title="The reputation of Australia’s special forces is beyond repair — it’s time for them to be disbanded" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/the-reputation-of-australias-special-forces-is-beyond-repair-its-time-for-them-to-be-disbanded-148795/" aria-label="Read more about The reputation of Australia’s special forces is beyond repair — it’s time for them to be disbanded">Read more</a>

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From scary pumpkins to bridal bling, how masks are becoming a normal part of our lives in Australia

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deborah Lupton, SHARP Professor, Vitalities Lab, Centre for Social Research in Health and Social Policy Centre, UNSW On Halloween this Saturday, it won’t be just trick-or-treating children who are wearing spooky costumes. Adults handing out sweet treats may also be sporting Halloween-themed face masks, which are now ... <a title="From scary pumpkins to bridal bling, how masks are becoming a normal part of our lives in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/from-scary-pumpkins-to-bridal-bling-how-masks-are-becoming-a-normal-part-of-our-lives-in-australia-148718/" aria-label="Read more about From scary pumpkins to bridal bling, how masks are becoming a normal part of our lives in Australia">Read more</a>

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COVID-19 slashed health-care use by more than one-third across the globe. But the news isn’t all bad

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ray Moynihan, Assistant Professor, Bond University It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. One is how often we access health care. We’ve conducted what we believe is the first systematic review on this topic, bringing together studies documenting changes to health-care ... <a title="COVID-19 slashed health-care use by more than one-third across the globe. But the news isn’t all bad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/covid-19-slashed-health-care-use-by-more-than-one-third-across-the-globe-but-the-news-isnt-all-bad-148537/" aria-label="Read more about COVID-19 slashed health-care use by more than one-third across the globe. But the news isn’t all bad">Read more</a>

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UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans, unless we protect nature

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katie Woolaston, Lawyer, Queensland University of Technology Human damage to biodiversity is leading us into a pandemic era. The virus that causes COVID-19, for example, is linked to similar viruses in bats, which may have been passed to humans via pangolins or another species. Environmental destruction such ... <a title="UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans, unless we protect nature" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/un-report-says-up-to-850-000-animal-viruses-could-be-caught-by-humans-unless-we-protect-nature-148911/" aria-label="Read more about UN report says up to 850,000 animal viruses could be caught by humans, unless we protect nature">Read more</a>

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First, do no harm: education research should answer to the same standards as medicine

October 30, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Lawrence, Principal Research Fellow, University of Western Australia Australia has one of the highest-quality systems of medical research in the world. It has helped underpin the high standing of Australia’s health system — it’s ranked as one of the finest in the world. Strong principles to ... <a title="First, do no harm: education research should answer to the same standards as medicine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/30/first-do-no-harm-education-research-should-answer-to-the-same-standards-as-medicine-148904/" aria-label="Read more about First, do no harm: education research should answer to the same standards as medicine">Read more</a>