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Month: May 2022

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Pink tears for the Philippines, and transforming the rage into hope

May 20, 2022

COMMENTARY: By Nina Santos in Auckland On May 9, the Philippines went to the polls in what has been called “by far the most divisive and consequential electoral contest” in the Philippines. The electoral race had boiled down to two frontrunners: one was the current Vice-President Leni Robredo, running on a “people-led” campaign, and driven ... <a title="Pink tears for the Philippines, and transforming the rage into hope" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/pink-tears-for-the-philippines-and-transforming-the-rage-into-hope/" aria-label="Read more about Pink tears for the Philippines, and transforming the rage into hope">Read more</a>

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PNG has lost a ‘vibrant and visionary’ leader, says grand chief Sir Bob

May 20, 2022

PNG Post-Courier Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae has described Papua New Guinea’s late Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil as a vibrant and visionary leader who was passionate about his people and the electorate. He said Basil loved and dedicated his life to the people of Bulolo until his unexpected death in a tragic vehicle ... <a title="PNG has lost a ‘vibrant and visionary’ leader, says grand chief Sir Bob" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/png-has-lost-a-vibrant-and-visionary-leader-says-grand-chief-sir-bob/" aria-label="Read more about PNG has lost a ‘vibrant and visionary’ leader, says grand chief Sir Bob">Read more</a>

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Russia’s blockade could cause mass famine beyond Ukraine – but it’s a crime without a name

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato Ukraine’s sea port of Mariupol, blockaded and now fallen to Russian forces. Getty Images Trying to gauge the worst aspect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is difficult. For some, it will be the illegal invasion itself. For others, ... <a title="Russia’s blockade could cause mass famine beyond Ukraine – but it’s a crime without a name" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/russias-blockade-could-cause-mass-famine-beyond-ukraine-but-its-a-crime-without-a-name-183429/" aria-label="Read more about Russia’s blockade could cause mass famine beyond Ukraine – but it’s a crime without a name">Read more</a>

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What’s it like to be on Venus or Pluto? We studied their sand dunes and found some clues

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Gunn, Lecturer, Monash University Sand blown by wind into ripples within Victoria Crater at Meridiani Planum on Mars, as photographed by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on October 3, 2006. NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona/Cornell/Ohio State University What is it like to be on the surface of Mars or ... <a title="What’s it like to be on Venus or Pluto? We studied their sand dunes and found some clues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/whats-it-like-to-be-on-venus-or-pluto-we-studied-their-sand-dunes-and-found-some-clues-181241/" aria-label="Read more about What’s it like to be on Venus or Pluto? We studied their sand dunes and found some clues">Read more</a>

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Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here’s why

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Kenny, Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University You first have to lose an election on principle if you want to win one on principle. This was how Labor rationalised the miscalculations that led to its “Don’s Party” disappointment in 1969, followed by the 1972 triumph ... <a title="Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here’s why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/australians-face-their-starkest-choice-at-the-ballot-box-in-50-years-heres-why-183217/" aria-label="Read more about Australians face their starkest choice at the ballot box in 50 years. Here’s why">Read more</a>

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Treating sleep apnoea can improve memory in people with cognitive decline

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Camilla Hoyos, Research Fellow, University of Sydney Shutterstock There is increasing recognition of the important role sleep plays in our brain health. Growing evidence suggests disturbed sleep may increase the risk of developing dementia. I and University of Sydney colleagues have published a new study showing treating ... <a title="Treating sleep apnoea can improve memory in people with cognitive decline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/treating-sleep-apnoea-can-improve-memory-in-people-with-cognitive-decline-176796/" aria-label="Read more about Treating sleep apnoea can improve memory in people with cognitive decline">Read more</a>

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5 charts show how trust in Australia’s leaders and institutions has collapsed

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samuel Wilson, Associate Professor of Leadership, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Whatever the result of the 2022 election, one thing is clear: many Australians are losing faith that their social institutions serve their interests. Our annual survey of 4,000 Australians about leadership for the greater good shows ... <a title="5 charts show how trust in Australia’s leaders and institutions has collapsed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/5-charts-show-how-trust-in-australias-leaders-and-institutions-has-collapsed-183441/" aria-label="Read more about 5 charts show how trust in Australia’s leaders and institutions has collapsed">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Numbers fly as unedifying campaign draws towards its close

May 20, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The text arrived on Thursday morning, from a woman who helps me with my horses. “And now I have to do that voting thing. Recommendations please? Who is best?” Well Margaret, after an unedifying campaign, from most of which you ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Numbers fly as unedifying campaign draws towards its close" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/20/grattan-on-friday-numbers-fly-as-unedifying-campaign-draws-towards-its-close-183449/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Numbers fly as unedifying campaign draws towards its close">Read more</a>

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Reducing COVID transmission by 20% could save 2,000 Australian lives this year

May 19, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Hellard, Deputy Director (Programs), Burnet Institute Australia’s COVID death toll is rising, yet public health measures to reduce transmission such as mask mandates are largely a thing of the past. It’s time for governments and the community to consider what measures can be reintroduced to reduce ... <a title="Reducing COVID transmission by 20% could save 2,000 Australian lives this year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/19/reducing-covid-transmission-by-20-could-save-2-000-australian-lives-this-year-183426/" aria-label="Read more about Reducing COVID transmission by 20% could save 2,000 Australian lives this year">Read more</a>

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At 3.9%, Australia’s unemployment rate now officially begins with ‘3’. What’s next?

May 19, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society and NATSEM, University of Canberra Shutterstock Early in the election campaign, on April 14, we learned that Australia’s unemployment rate had slipped below 4% in March, to 3.95% – the lowest rate in 48 years. But ... <a title="At 3.9%, Australia’s unemployment rate now officially begins with ‘3’. What’s next?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/19/at-3-9-australias-unemployment-rate-now-officially-begins-with-3-whats-next-183226/" aria-label="Read more about At 3.9%, Australia’s unemployment rate now officially begins with ‘3’. What’s next?">Read more</a>

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This election, many adults with disabilities won’t be allowed to vote. That should change

May 19, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wendy Bonython, Associate Professor of Law, Bond University Shutterstock This Saturday, most Australians over 18 will vote in the federal election. The right to participate in elections is enshrined in international and domestic human rights law. Under Australia’s Commonwealth Electoral Act, all citizens over 18 are eligible ... <a title="This election, many adults with disabilities won’t be allowed to vote. That should change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/19/this-election-many-adults-with-disabilities-wont-be-allowed-to-vote-that-should-change-183130/" aria-label="Read more about This election, many adults with disabilities won’t be allowed to vote. That should change">Read more</a>

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Here’s how we track down and very carefully photograph Australia’s elusive snakes

May 19, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Hay, Honorary Fellow, The University of Queensland A mulga snake Christina N. Zdenek, CC BY-NC-ND Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field. While most people go ... <a title="Here’s how we track down and very carefully photograph Australia’s elusive snakes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/19/heres-how-we-track-down-and-very-carefully-photograph-australias-elusive-snakes-176971/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s how we track down and very carefully photograph Australia’s elusive snakes">Read more</a>