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November 26, 2021
By Sri Krishnamurthi for Asia-Pacific Report Keynote speakers professor David Robie and Glenda Gloria, executive editor of Rappler, addressed “truth and justice” on the opening day of the Asian Media Congress for Media and Communication (ACMC) conference in Auckland. Dr Robie opened the conference yesterday with his topic “Journalism education ‘truth ’ challenges in an ... <a title="‘No stranger to media freedom threats’, but hope at communication forum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/no-stranger-to-media-freedom-threats-but-hope-at-communication-forum/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No stranger to media freedom threats’, but hope at communication forum">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
RNZ Pacific Police in Solomon Islands were overrun as rioters and looters tore through the capital Honiara. RNZ Pacific correspondent in Honiara, Elizabeth Osifelo, said exhausted police were overwhelmed as more people swarmed into town in defiance of a 36-hour lockdown. Shops in Chinatown which had survived the earlier unrest were ransacked and burned. On ... <a title="Solomons police overrun, Australia deploys support personnel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/solomons-police-overrun-australia-deploys-support-personnel/" aria-label="Read more about Solomons police overrun, Australia deploys support personnel">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk Journalists and journalism are waging a global struggle for survival and for “truth” against fake news and alternative facts, say two Asia-Pacific media commentators. “Without journalists who will tell it like it is no matter the consequences, the future will continue to be one of alternate facts and manipulated opinions,” Rappler ... <a title="Media advocates tell of struggle for ‘survival and truth’ at Asia-Pacific forum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/media-advocates-tell-of-struggle-for-survival-and-truth-at-asia-pacific-forum/" aria-label="Read more about Media advocates tell of struggle for ‘survival and truth’ at Asia-Pacific forum">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gail Iles, Senior Lecturer in Physics, RMIT University Shutterstock A NASA spacecraft the size of a golf cart has been directed to smash into an asteroid, with the intention of knocking it slightly off course. The test aims to demonstrate our technological readiness in case an actual ... <a title="Could we really deflect an asteroid heading for Earth? An expert explains NASA’s latest DART mission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/could-we-really-deflect-an-asteroid-heading-for-earth-an-expert-explains-nasas-latest-dart-mission-172603/" aria-label="Read more about Could we really deflect an asteroid heading for Earth? An expert explains NASA’s latest DART mission">Read more</a>
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November 26, 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 review the dramatic start to the final parliamentary fortnight of the year. Scott Morrison has faced revolts ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a crazy week in Canberra" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/video-michelle-grattan-on-a-crazy-week-in-canberra-172679/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on a crazy week in Canberra">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacques Raubenheimer, Senior Research Fellow, Biostatistics, University of Sydney Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP Social media posts commenting on data from the UK, Israel and South Africa, among others, claim deaths from COVID (or all deaths) are now higher in vaccinated than unvaccinated citizens. Others make the more ... <a title="COVID death data can be shared to make it look like vaccines don’t work, or worse – but that’s not the whole picture" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/covid-death-data-can-be-shared-to-make-it-look-like-vaccines-dont-work-or-worse-but-thats-not-the-whole-picture-172411/" aria-label="Read more about COVID death data can be shared to make it look like vaccines don’t work, or worse – but that’s not the whole picture">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tess Newton Cain, Adjunct Associate Professor, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University AP/AAP On Thursday evening, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Australia would deploy police, diplomats and defence force personnel to Solomon Islands “to provide assistance” following serious unrest in the capital, Honiara. As the initial deployment start ... <a title="As Australia deploys troops and police, what now for Solomon Islands?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/as-australia-deploys-troops-and-police-what-now-for-solomon-islands-172678/" aria-label="Read more about As Australia deploys troops and police, what now for Solomon Islands?">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Omer Yezdani, Director, Office of Planning and Strategic Management, Australian Catholic University Shutterstock The Strategy for International Education released today by the federal government highlights the importance of international education to the Australian economy and community. But, with the arrival of COVID-19, commencing international student numbers fell ... <a title="Australia’s strategy to revive international education is right to aim for more diversity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/australias-strategy-to-revive-international-education-is-right-to-aim-for-more-diversity-172620/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s strategy to revive international education is right to aim for more diversity">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University AAP/Darren England Australian men’s test cricket captain Tim Paine’s sudden resignation due to a sexting scandal meant a rapid search for a suitable new captain. The most obvious choice was Pat Cummins, ... <a title="Pat Cummins becomes Australian men’s test captain: why is it so rare for a fast bowler to take the reins?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/pat-cummins-becomes-australian-mens-test-captain-why-is-it-so-rare-for-a-fast-bowler-to-take-the-reins-172287/" aria-label="Read more about Pat Cummins becomes Australian men’s test captain: why is it so rare for a fast bowler to take the reins?">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Narelle Yeo, Senior Lecturer in Voice and Stagecraft, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File Adele writes and sings female rites of passage: 19 was the teen experience; 21 the transition to adulthood; 25 relationships. Now, 30 reveals the pain of letting go. Adele’s ... <a title="Many define Adele’s voice by its power. But the true artistry comes from her fragile, authentic self" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/many-define-adeles-voice-by-its-power-but-the-true-artistry-comes-from-her-fragile-authentic-self-172299/" aria-label="Read more about Many define Adele’s voice by its power. But the true artistry comes from her fragile, authentic self">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lindy Willmott, Professor of Law, Australian Centre for Health Law Research, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology Shutterstock New South Wales is moving closer to legalising voluntary assisted dying. But there are hurdles ahead. After days of speeches in the NSW lower house, MPs voted ... <a title="Voluntary assisted dying is one step closer in NSW. Now the negotiation starts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/voluntary-assisted-dying-is-one-step-closer-in-nsw-now-the-negotiation-starts-172600/" aria-label="Read more about Voluntary assisted dying is one step closer in NSW. Now the negotiation starts">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacynta Krakouer, Research Fellow, Monash University Unsplash, CC BY Child protection processes in Australia have a history of injustice that disproportionately targets and harms First Nations children, families and communities. As a result, contemporary child protection systems and associated professions have sought to distance themselves from explicitly ... <a title="First Nations children are still being removed at disproportionate rates. Cultural assumptions about parenting need to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/first-nations-children-are-still-being-removed-at-disproportionate-rates-cultural-assumptions-about-parenting-need-to-change-169090/" aria-label="Read more about First Nations children are still being removed at disproportionate rates. Cultural assumptions about parenting need to change">Read more</a>
