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Month: October 2021

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Fake news and propaganda machines: new theatre production pulls Animal Farm into the now

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Trenos, Lecturer (Theatre & Creative Arts), Curtin University Daniel J Grant/Black Swan State Theatre Company Review: Animal Farm, written by Van Badham and directed by Emily McLean, Black Swan State Theatre Company. In 1937 George Orwell witnessed a boy whipping a horse. This was a catalyst ... <a title="Fake news and propaganda machines: new theatre production pulls Animal Farm into the now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/fake-news-and-propaganda-machines-new-theatre-production-pulls-animal-farm-into-the-now-167894/" aria-label="Read more about Fake news and propaganda machines: new theatre production pulls Animal Farm into the now">Read more</a>

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World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Stanisic, Associate Research Leader, Institute for Glycomics, Griffith University The world’s first mass vaccination program against malaria, announced this week, is set to prevent millions of children from catching malaria and thousands dying from this debilitating disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended widespread use ... <a title="World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/worlds-first-mass-malaria-vaccine-rollout-could-prevent-thousands-of-children-dying-169457/" aria-label="Read more about World’s first mass malaria vaccine rollout could prevent thousands of children dying">Read more</a>

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Why police should not be responsible for enforcing COVID vaccine certificates

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Hurley, Lecturer in Criminology. Police and policing., Macquarie University With states and territories beginning to plan their reopening strategies, questions have been raised about whether vaccination passports or certificates will be required to enter public venues – and who will be checking these documents. The National ... <a title="Why police should not be responsible for enforcing COVID vaccine certificates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/why-police-should-not-be-responsible-for-enforcing-covid-vaccine-certificates-168935/" aria-label="Read more about Why police should not be responsible for enforcing COVID vaccine certificates">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the new NSW Premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics This week they talk about the new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet – his relationship with Scott Morrison, and his steps ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the new NSW Premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/video-michelle-grattan-on-the-new-nsw-premier-hospital-funding-and-a-federal-integrity-commission-169525/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the new NSW Premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on new NSW premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics This week they talk about the new NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet – his relationship with Scott Morrison, and his steps ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on new NSW premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/video-michelle-grattan-on-new-nsw-premier-hospital-funding-and-a-federal-integrity-commission-169525/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on new NSW premier, hospital funding, and a federal integrity commission">Read more</a>

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Howzat? The Ashes are on, but so is the pandemic

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University Although yet to be confirmed officially, men’s Ashes cricket in Australia seems certain to commence in December. A women’s Ashes test and other matches are also scheduled for early 2022 with much ... <a title="Howzat? The Ashes are on, but so is the pandemic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/howzat-the-ashes-are-on-but-so-is-the-pandemic-169370/" aria-label="Read more about Howzat? The Ashes are on, but so is the pandemic">Read more</a>

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As lockdowns ease, vaccination disparities risk further entrenching disadvantage

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maximilian de Courten, Professor in Global Public Health and Director of the Mitchell Institute, Victoria University Joel Carrett/AAP Sydney’s lockdown ends on Monday and Melbourne follows later this month, with fully vaccinated people gaining a number of social and economic privileges not available to those who are ... <a title="As lockdowns ease, vaccination disparities risk further entrenching disadvantage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/as-lockdowns-ease-vaccination-disparities-risk-further-entrenching-disadvantage-169261/" aria-label="Read more about As lockdowns ease, vaccination disparities risk further entrenching disadvantage">Read more</a>

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Australia could ‘green’ its degraded landscapes for just 6% of what we spend on defence

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bonnie Mappin, PhD Candidate, Conservation Science, The University of Queensland Shutterstock The health of many Australian ecosystems is in steep decline. Replanting vast tracts of land with native vegetation will prevent species extinctions and help abate climate change – but which landscapes should be restored, and how ... <a title="Australia could ‘green’ its degraded landscapes for just 6% of what we spend on defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/australia-could-green-its-degraded-landscapes-for-just-6-of-what-we-spend-on-defence-168807/" aria-label="Read more about Australia could ‘green’ its degraded landscapes for just 6% of what we spend on defence">Read more</a>

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10 ways we can better respond to the pandemic in a trauma-informed way

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christina Heris, Research Fellow, Australian National University Fear is one of the central emotional responses during the pandemic. Every day brings a new level of stress: concerns about getting sick, the stigma of testing positive, financial difficulties due to not being able to work, separation from loved ... <a title="10 ways we can better respond to the pandemic in a trauma-informed way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/10-ways-we-can-better-respond-to-the-pandemic-in-a-trauma-informed-way-168486/" aria-label="Read more about 10 ways we can better respond to the pandemic in a trauma-informed way">Read more</a>

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Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn MacCallum, Associate Professor of Digital Education Futures, University of Canterbury Shutterstock The pandemic has fundamentally altered every part of our lives, not least the time we spend on digital devices. For young people in particular, the blurred line between recreational and educational screen time presents new ... <a title="Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/children-live-online-more-than-ever-we-need-better-definitions-of-good-and-bad-screen-time-168650/" aria-label="Read more about Children live online more than ever – we need better definitions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ screen time">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 08 2021

October 8, 2021

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. You can sign up to NZ Politics Daily as well as New Zealand Political Roundup columns for free here. Today’s content Govt Covid strategy, expert warnings, Waikato, King Country cases Luke Malpass (Stuff): Is the ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 08 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-october-08-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – October 08 2021">Read more</a>

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No, COVID vaccines don’t stay in your body for years

October 8, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vasso Apostolopoulos, Professor of Immunology and Associate Provost, Research Partnerships, Victoria University As Australia strives to reach its national COVID vaccination targets, there’s unprecedented focus on the biological effects of vaccines. While there’s an enormous amount of information available online, it’s increasingly difficult to discern truth from ... <a title="No, COVID vaccines don’t stay in your body for years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/08/no-covid-vaccines-dont-stay-in-your-body-for-years-169247/" aria-label="Read more about No, COVID vaccines don’t stay in your body for years">Read more</a>