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Year: 2021

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Why are the Capitol rioters so angry? Because they’re scared of losing grip on their perverse idea of democracy

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jordan McSwiney, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney Hundreds of pro-Trump rioters today charged into the US Capitol, where Congress was set to certify Joe Biden’s presidency. Four people have reportedly died in relation to this protest, including a woman who was shot. The protesters included “Proud Boys”, ... <a title="Why are the Capitol rioters so angry? Because they’re scared of losing grip on their perverse idea of democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/why-are-the-capitol-rioters-so-angry-because-theyre-scared-of-losing-grip-on-their-perverse-idea-of-democracy-152812/" aria-label="Read more about Why are the Capitol rioters so angry? Because they’re scared of losing grip on their perverse idea of democracy">Read more</a>

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Social media giants have finally confronted Trump’s lies. But why wait until there was a riot in the Capitol?

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Graham, Senior Lecturer, Queensland University of Technology Amid the chaos in the US Capitol, stoked largely by rhetoric from President Donald Trump, Twitter has locked his account, with 88.7 million followers, for 12 hours. Facebook and Instagram quickly followed suit, locking Trump’s accounts — with 35.2 ... <a title="Social media giants have finally confronted Trump’s lies. But why wait until there was a riot in the Capitol?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/social-media-giants-have-finally-confronted-trumps-lies-but-why-wait-until-there-was-a-riot-in-the-capitol-152820/" aria-label="Read more about Social media giants have finally confronted Trump’s lies. But why wait until there was a riot in the Capitol?">Read more</a>

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Biden’s job gets easier after Senate wins in Georgia — but don’t expect a progressive revolution

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jared Mondschein, Senior Advisor, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney History took place in the United States today. Two Democrats were announced the winners of the run-off elections for Georgia’s two Senate seats, allowing the Democrats to take back control of the chamber from the Republicans. Jon ... <a title="Biden’s job gets easier after Senate wins in Georgia — but don’t expect a progressive revolution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/bidens-job-gets-easier-after-senate-wins-in-georgia-but-dont-expect-a-progressive-revolution-152176/" aria-label="Read more about Biden’s job gets easier after Senate wins in Georgia — but don’t expect a progressive revolution">Read more</a>

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How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel D’Hotman, DPhil Candidate, University of Oxford The end of coal-fired generation in Australia is inevitable. Zero marginal cost, zero emissions energy is now a reality. Wind and solar are cheaper sources of new electricity than coal in most cases, putting significant pressure on the profitability of ... <a title="How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/how-australia-can-phase-out-coal-power-while-maintaining-energy-security-152747/" aria-label="Read more about How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security">Read more</a>

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‘Delighting in causing complete chaos’: what’s behind Trump supporters’ brazen storming of the Capitol

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Smith, Senior Lecturer in American Politics and Foreign Policy, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney After weeks of President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about voter fraud and other improprieties costing him the presidential election, Washington erupted in chaos today as his supporters stormed the Capitol during ... <a title="‘Delighting in causing complete chaos’: what’s behind Trump supporters’ brazen storming of the Capitol" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/delighting-in-causing-complete-chaos-whats-behind-trump-supporters-brazen-storming-of-the-capitol-152808/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Delighting in causing complete chaos’: what’s behind Trump supporters’ brazen storming of the Capitol">Read more</a>

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The Intan Jaya conflict: A risk of more widespread violence in future

January 7, 2021

SPECIAL REPORT: By Victor Mambor in Jayapura – first of a three-part investigation into the Pastor Yeremia Zanambani assassination. The Papua Province Humanitarian Team for Cases of Violence Against Religious Figures in Intan Jaya District [referred to as the Humanitarian Team from now on], has completed documenting the cases of extrajudicial killing of Pastor Yeremia ... <a title="The Intan Jaya conflict: A risk of more widespread violence in future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/the-intan-jaya-conflict-a-risk-of-more-widespread-violence-in-future/" aria-label="Read more about The Intan Jaya conflict: A risk of more widespread violence in future">Read more</a>

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PNG Prime Minister Marape visits Saki landslide disaster site

January 7, 2021

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has visited Goilala’s remote Saki village near Tolukuma gold mine in the Goilala district of Central Province to see the extent of the damage caused by the landslide, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Fifteen people, including three children, are feared dead in this devastating natural ... <a title="PNG Prime Minister Marape visits Saki landslide disaster site" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/png-prime-minister-marape-visits-saki-landslide-disaster-site/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Prime Minister Marape visits Saki landslide disaster site">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 7 2021

January 7, 2021

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Waikeria prison riot Te Aorewa Rolleston and Te Aniwa Hurihanganui (RNZ): Police fired rubber bullets at men during Waikeria Prison standoff Alexander Gillespie (RNZ): Waikeria inmates’ protest: a symptom of a much larger problem ODT: Editorial – Thorough ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 7 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-7-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 7 2021">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: how does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jake Clark, PhD Candidate, University of Southern Queensland How does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises? — Aisling, age 7, Mount Gambier, South Australia Hi Aisling. Thank you for this super interesting question! We love watching all the pretty colours of sunsets and ... <a title="Curious Kids: how does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/curious-kids-how-does-the-sun-make-such-pretty-colours-at-sunsets-and-sunrises-151278/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: how does the Sun make such pretty colours at sunsets and sunrises?">Read more</a>

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Hang in there, Australia — we’re in great shape but we’re only halfway through the COVID marathon

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Crabb, Director and CEO, Burnet Institute, Burnet Institute In the midst of the anxiety over the latest outbreaks in NSW and Victoria, it is easy to forget the wider context of Australia’s privileged COVID position. Relative to most Western countries, some of which are losing someone ... <a title="Hang in there, Australia — we’re in great shape but we’re only halfway through the COVID marathon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/hang-in-there-australia-were-in-great-shape-but-were-only-halfway-through-the-covid-marathon-152753/" aria-label="Read more about Hang in there, Australia — we’re in great shape but we’re only halfway through the COVID marathon">Read more</a>

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Solar panel fire season is all year round and it’s getting more intense in Australia

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy O’Leary, Lecturer in Construction and Property, University of Melbourne 2020 was a bumper year for solar power in Australia. More solar PV systems were installed in the first nine months than in all of any previous year. Almost one in four Australian houses now have rooftop ... <a title="Solar panel fire season is all year round and it’s getting more intense in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/solar-panel-fire-season-is-all-year-round-and-its-getting-more-intense-in-australia-150751/" aria-label="Read more about Solar panel fire season is all year round and it’s getting more intense in Australia">Read more</a>

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Guide to the classics: The Wind in the Willows — a tale of wanderlust, male bonding, and timeless delight

January 7, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Cantrell, Lecturer – Creative Writing & English Literature, University of Southern Queensland Like several classics penned during the golden age of children’s literature, The Wind in the Willows was written with a particular child in mind. Alastair Grahame was four years old when his father Kenneth ... <a title="Guide to the classics: The Wind in the Willows — a tale of wanderlust, male bonding, and timeless delight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/07/guide-to-the-classics-the-wind-in-the-willows-a-tale-of-wanderlust-male-bonding-and-timeless-delight-151091/" aria-label="Read more about Guide to the classics: The Wind in the Willows — a tale of wanderlust, male bonding, and timeless delight">Read more</a>