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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Godfrey, Lecturer, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University In recent years, Wake in Fright (1971) has cemented its reputation as one of the most important Australian films. But for decades after its release it was almost impossible to find a version to watch. ... <a title="‘That’s not us’. Wake in Fright at 50, a portrait of an ugly Australia that became a cinema classic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/thats-not-us-wake-in-fright-at-50-a-portrait-of-an-ugly-australia-that-became-a-cinema-classic-159221/" aria-label="Read more about ‘That’s not us’. Wake in Fright at 50, a portrait of an ugly Australia that became a cinema classic">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Essay by Keith Rankin. We humans seem to have a need to coalesce into tribes, and we do this by identifying – and sometimes demonising, or holding in condescension – others who are not us. We also like to anthropomorphise, treating both animals and nations as if they were humans. Thus, ‘Peter Rabbit does this’; ... <a title="Keith Rankin Essay – Calling Out China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/keith-rankin-essay-calling-out-china/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Essay – Calling Out China">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jared Mondschein, Senior Research Fellow, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge’s push for better engagement between universities and industry signals renewed ambition and dynamism among higher education policymakers. Research commercialisation is being pitched as the way to rejuvenate a higher education sector ... <a title="Our unis are far behind the world’s best at commercialising research. Here are 3 ways to catch up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/our-unis-are-far-behind-the-worlds-best-at-commercialising-research-here-are-3-ways-to-catch-up-159915/" aria-label="Read more about Our unis are far behind the world’s best at commercialising research. Here are 3 ways to catch up">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Georgia Cervin, Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has released its report on the culture and practice of gymnastics in Australia. Titled Changing the Routine, the report was commissioned by Gymnastics Australia in August 2020, after athletes shared stories ... <a title="A ‘toxic’ and dehumanising culture: how Australian gymnastics needs to reform in wake of damning report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/a-toxic-and-dehumanising-culture-how-australian-gymnastics-needs-to-reform-in-wake-of-damning-report-160197/" aria-label="Read more about A ‘toxic’ and dehumanising culture: how Australian gymnastics needs to reform in wake of damning report">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Moses, Associate Professor in International Relations, University of Canterbury When it comes to dancing, pulling a sled, climbing stairs or doing tricks, “Spot” is definitely a good dog. It can navigate the built environment and perform a range of tasks, clearly demonstrating its flexibility as a ... <a title="Is ‘Spot’ a good dog? Why we’re right to worry about unleashing robot quadrupeds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/is-spot-a-good-dog-why-were-right-to-worry-about-unleashing-robot-quadrupeds-160095/" aria-label="Read more about Is ‘Spot’ a good dog? Why we’re right to worry about unleashing robot quadrupeds">Read more</a>
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May 4, 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 China and New Zealand Bryce Edwards (The Guardian): Ardern’s speech was not an attack on China, or even a shift away ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 4 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-4-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 4 2021">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julien Louys, ARC Future Fellow, Griffith University From the moas of New Zealand to the dodos of Mauritius, humans have hunted many island-dwelling species to extinction in the relatively recent past. But our research reveals humans haven’t always necessarily been agents of ecosystem destruction. Our study, published ... <a title="Humans weren’t to blame for the extinction of prehistoric island-dwelling animals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/humans-werent-to-blame-for-the-extinction-of-prehistoric-island-dwelling-animals-160092/" aria-label="Read more about Humans weren’t to blame for the extinction of prehistoric island-dwelling animals">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sukhmani Khorana, Senior Research Fellow, Western Sydney University In the past five years, the number of overseas-born migrants from India grew more than any other group in Australia, increasing from 449,000 to 721,000. Indian residents leapfrogged New Zealand-born and China-born migrants in the 2020 government figures to ... <a title="It’s not surprising Indian-Australians feel singled out. They have long been subjected to racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/its-not-surprising-indian-australians-feel-singled-out-they-have-long-been-subjected-to-racism-160179/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not surprising Indian-Australians feel singled out. They have long been subjected to racism">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim Moss, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University A doomsday scenario of an end to human sperm production has been back in the news recently, now with the added threat of shrinking penises. Professor Shanna Swan, a US epidemiologist who studies environmental influences ... <a title="Are chemicals shrinking your penis and depleting your sperm? Here’s what the evidence really says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/are-chemicals-shrinking-your-penis-and-depleting-your-sperm-heres-what-the-evidence-really-says-160007/" aria-label="Read more about Are chemicals shrinking your penis and depleting your sperm? Here’s what the evidence really says">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife scientist, Macquarie University Do whales fart and sneeze? — Guy, age 8, Sydney I’ve waited a long time for a question like this! I usually talk about whale snot for my research (yes, whales have snot), and I’m so excited to look into this, ... <a title="Curious kids: do whales fart and sneeze?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/curious-kids-do-whales-fart-and-sneeze-159636/" aria-label="Read more about Curious kids: do whales fart and sneeze?">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenny Gore, Laureate Professor of Education, Director Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle In his speech to The Age Schools Summit in Melbourne last week, federal Education Minister Alan Tudge talked about his recently launched review of initial teacher education. He said quality teaching was ... <a title="Yes, quality teaching improves student outcomes. But that means all teachers need support – not just those in training" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/yes-quality-teaching-improves-student-outcomes-but-that-means-all-teachers-need-support-not-just-those-in-training-160101/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, quality teaching improves student outcomes. But that means all teachers need support – not just those in training">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kim Dovey, Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, The University of Melbourne Outdoor dining on former parking spaces – generally known as parklets – has proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduced demand for parking coincided with increased demand for outdoor space – but when the pandemic subsides, ... <a title="What next for parklets? It doesn’t have to be a permanent switch back to parking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/04/what-next-for-parklets-it-doesnt-have-to-be-a-permanent-switch-back-to-parking-159534/" aria-label="Read more about What next for parklets? It doesn’t have to be a permanent switch back to parking">Read more</a>
