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Month: April 2021

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An Australian ‘space command’ could be a force for good — or a cause for war

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Steer, Senior Lecturer, ANU College of Law; Mission Specialist, ANU Institute for Space, Australian National University As the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated 100 years with a spectacular and well-attended flyover in Canberra yesterday, many eyes were lifted to the skies. But RAAF’s ambitions go ... <a title="An Australian ‘space command’ could be a force for good — or a cause for war" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/an-australian-space-command-could-be-a-force-for-good-or-a-cause-for-war-158232/" aria-label="Read more about An Australian ‘space command’ could be a force for good — or a cause for war">Read more</a>

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PODCAST: Buchanan + Manning on Political Symbolism and How to Spot It

April 1, 2021

A View from Afar - Selwyn Manning and Paul Buchanan debate political symbolism and discuss: How governments use symbolism to accentuate intent and identity. Some of it is fact, and some of it is fiction, some of it is designed to divert attention and deceive. In this episode Buchanan and Manning show you how to sift through the wheat from the chaff.

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Retirees, holidaymakers, alternative lifestyles, the UK strain: why Byron Bay’s COVID situation is so concerning

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology, Deakin University Restrictions are in place for at least four council areas around the Byron Bay region after a suite of cases were linked to a Byron hen’s night. People in Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Tweed have been urged to stay at ... <a title="Retirees, holidaymakers, alternative lifestyles, the UK strain: why Byron Bay’s COVID situation is so concerning" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/retirees-holidaymakers-alternative-lifestyles-the-uk-strain-why-byron-bays-covid-situation-is-so-concerning-158295/" aria-label="Read more about Retirees, holidaymakers, alternative lifestyles, the UK strain: why Byron Bay’s COVID situation is so concerning">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a cabinet reshuffle and the ALP National Conference

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Paddy Nixon discuss the week in politics. This week Michelle and Paddy discuss Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s cabinet reshuffle, an attempt to be seen as ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a cabinet reshuffle and the ALP National Conference" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/video-michelle-grattan-on-a-cabinet-reshuffle-and-the-alp-national-conference-158298/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a cabinet reshuffle and the ALP National Conference">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Linda Burney on the treatment of Indigenous Women

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra In the passionate debate over the treatment of women in workplaces, and particularly the extent of violence and harassment, the voice of Indigenous women, especially those living in isolated communities, has gone largely unheard. Linda Burney, speaking at the ALP’s ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Linda Burney on the treatment of Indigenous Women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/politics-with-michelle-grattan-linda-burney-on-the-treatment-of-indigenous-women-158299/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Linda Burney on the treatment of Indigenous Women">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2021

April 1, 2021

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage.  Click here to subscribe to Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup and New Zealand Politics Daily. Today’s content Housing crisis John Bishop (Stuff): Are speculators really the problem? Isn’t it the lack of houses? Daniel Dunkley (Stuff): Here’s why rental ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-1-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2021">Read more</a>

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Just add (mantle) water: new research cracks the mystery of how the first continents formed

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Kirkland, Professor of Geology, Curtin University Earth is an amazing planet. As far as we know, it’s the only planet in the universe where life exists. It’s also the only planet known to have continents: the land masses on which we live and which host the ... <a title="Just add (mantle) water: new research cracks the mystery of how the first continents formed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/just-add-mantle-water-new-research-cracks-the-mystery-of-how-the-first-continents-formed-156845/" aria-label="Read more about Just add (mantle) water: new research cracks the mystery of how the first continents formed">Read more</a>

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Yes, politicians need to change the way they treat women. But so, too, do some in the media

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne There has been a lot of talk lately about the need for cultural change in Parliament House. While that is incontestably necessary, there needs to be a cultural change in the media too. The ... <a title="Yes, politicians need to change the way they treat women. But so, too, do some in the media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/yes-politicians-need-to-change-the-way-they-treat-women-but-so-too-do-some-in-the-media-158123/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, politicians need to change the way they treat women. But so, too, do some in the media">Read more</a>

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7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for children with food allergies

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Prathyusha Sanagavarapu, Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Education, Western Sydney University Easter can be a challenging and anxious time for children with food allergies and their families. First, there are the foods we commonly associate with Easter — chocolate and hot cross buns. Then, Easter is a time ... <a title="7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for children with food allergies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/7-ways-to-make-easter-safe-and-inclusive-for-children-with-food-allergies-132264/" aria-label="Read more about 7 ways to make Easter safe and inclusive for children with food allergies">Read more</a>

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Humpback whales may have bounced back from near-extinction, but it’s too soon to declare them safe

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olaf Meynecke, Research Fellow in Marine Science, Griffith University The resurgence in humpback whale populations over the past five decades is hailed as one of the great success stories of global conservation. And right now, the federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is considering removing ... <a title="Humpback whales may have bounced back from near-extinction, but it’s too soon to declare them safe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/humpback-whales-may-have-bounced-back-from-near-extinction-but-its-too-soon-to-declare-them-safe-157232/" aria-label="Read more about Humpback whales may have bounced back from near-extinction, but it’s too soon to declare them safe">Read more</a>

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Ancient eggshells and a hoard of crystals reveal early human innovation and ritual in the Kalahari

April 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jayne Wilkins, ARC DECRA Research Fellow, Griffith University A rockshelter in South Africa’s Kalahari documents the innovative behaviours of early humans who lived there 105,000 years ago. We report the new evidence today in Nature. The rockshelter site is at Ga-Mohana Hill — a striking feature that ... <a title="Ancient eggshells and a hoard of crystals reveal early human innovation and ritual in the Kalahari" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/ancient-eggshells-and-a-hoard-of-crystals-reveal-early-human-innovation-and-ritual-in-the-kalahari-154191/" aria-label="Read more about Ancient eggshells and a hoard of crystals reveal early human innovation and ritual in the Kalahari">Read more</a>

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Indonesian racism against indigenous Papuans ‘flourishing’, say protesters

April 1, 2021

By Reiner Brabar in Sorong, West Papua Scores of activists from the Papua People’s Solidarity Against Racism (SPMR) have held a free speech forum in front of the Elin traffic light intersection in Sorong city, West Papua, province. The action was held to oppose racism against indigenous Papuans which is “flourishing and rooted” in the ... <a title="Indonesian racism against indigenous Papuans ‘flourishing’, say protesters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/01/indonesian-racism-against-indigenous-papuans-flourishing-say-protesters/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian racism against indigenous Papuans ‘flourishing’, say protesters">Read more</a>