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Month: July 2021

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Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse

July 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Abraham, Research Assistant – Health Economics, The University of Melbourne Lockdowns are costly. They damage businesses and livelihoods. Victoria’s recent lockdown cost about $100 million a day in lost economic activity, according to Victorian Treasury. NSW’s current lockdown will cost about $140 million a day, according ... <a title="Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/01/yes-lockdowns-are-costly-but-the-alternatives-are-worse-163572/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, lockdowns are costly. But the alternatives are worse">Read more</a>

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Australians are embracing ‘mindful drinking’ — and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious

July 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tamara Bucher, Senior Researcher, University of Newcastle Justin Aikin/Unsplash In 2020, Australia’s first non-alcoholic bar opened in Brunswick. Sydney quickly followed suit. Major liquor retailers are dedicating more and more shelf space for the growing range of no-alcohol and low-alcohol drinks. Alcohol-free wines, beers and spirits are ... <a title="Australians are embracing ‘mindful drinking’ — and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/01/australians-are-embracing-mindful-drinking-and-the-alcohol-industry-is-also-getting-sober-curious-160931/" aria-label="Read more about Australians are embracing ‘mindful drinking’ — and the alcohol industry is also getting sober curious">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Scott Morrison’s AstraZeneca ‘hand grenade’ turns into cluster bomb

July 1, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The debate about the vexed vaccination rollout on Wednesday exploded into an extraordinary free-for-all, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison under fire and health experts arguing among themselves. Morrison had hoped by easing the way for younger people to get AstraZeneca ... <a title="View from The Hill: Scott Morrison’s AstraZeneca ‘hand grenade’ turns into cluster bomb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/01/view-from-the-hill-scott-morrisons-astrazeneca-hand-grenade-turns-into-cluster-bomb-163680/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Scott Morrison’s AstraZeneca ‘hand grenade’ turns into cluster bomb">Read more</a>