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Month: May 2022

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‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all

May 13, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carly Steele, Lecturer, Curtin University GettyImages In the title we quote Michelle Martin (with her permission), who is a proud Kija woman and passionate educator. She sees a system that does not adequately recognise Aboriginal students’ worldviews or knowledge. Instead, the education system measures Aboriginal students according ... <a title="‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/stop-measuring-black-kids-with-a-white-stick-how-to-make-school-assessments-fairer-for-all-180024/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all">Read more</a>

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The arts helped us through the pandemic – NZ’s budget should radically rethink how and why they’re funded

May 13, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Harvey, Senior Lecturer in Creative Arts, University of Auckland Artist Sofia Minson working on a mural of musician Tiki Taane in downtown Auckland. Getty Images The past two years have made it impossible to ignore the problem in Aotearoa New Zealand’s arts sector. The pandemic has ... <a title="The arts helped us through the pandemic – NZ’s budget should radically rethink how and why they’re funded" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/the-arts-helped-us-through-the-pandemic-nzs-budget-should-radically-rethink-how-and-why-theyre-funded-182278/" aria-label="Read more about The arts helped us through the pandemic – NZ’s budget should radically rethink how and why they’re funded">Read more</a>

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From gum trees to cities to sweeping deserts: how 125 years of the Wynne Prize traces Australia’s shifting relationship to our landscape

May 13, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanna Mendelssohn, Principal Fellow (Hon), Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne. Editor in Chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne Elioth Gruner (1882–1939), Spring Frost, 1919. Oil on canvas Art Gallery of New South Wales It is fair to say that ... <a title="From gum trees to cities to sweeping deserts: how 125 years of the Wynne Prize traces Australia’s shifting relationship to our landscape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/from-gum-trees-to-cities-to-sweeping-deserts-how-125-years-of-the-wynne-prize-traces-australias-shifting-relationship-to-our-landscape-179764/" aria-label="Read more about From gum trees to cities to sweeping deserts: how 125 years of the Wynne Prize traces Australia’s shifting relationship to our landscape">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: It’s Albanese’s to lose, as Morrison looks for some momentum

May 13, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Liberals have used John Howard extensively during this campaign. These days, they celebrate their party hero as the great winner. He was, however, the last Liberal prime minister to take his party into the wilderness. There are comparisons and ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: It’s Albanese’s to lose, as Morrison looks for some momentum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/13/grattan-on-friday-its-albaneses-to-lose-as-morrison-looks-for-some-momentum-182953/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: It’s Albanese’s to lose, as Morrison looks for some momentum">Read more</a>

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‘Like 20 tip trucks pouring sand on every metre-wide strip’: how extreme storms can replenish beaches, not just erode them

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mitchell Harley, Scientia Senior Lecturer, UNSW Sydney 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. Extreme storms can cause devastating erosion and leave beachfront houses teetering on cliff ... <a title="‘Like 20 tip trucks pouring sand on every metre-wide strip’: how extreme storms can replenish beaches, not just erode them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/like-20-tip-trucks-pouring-sand-on-every-metre-wide-strip-how-extreme-storms-can-replenish-beaches-not-just-erode-them-182039/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Like 20 tip trucks pouring sand on every metre-wide strip’: how extreme storms can replenish beaches, not just erode them">Read more</a>

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Anglican disunity on same-sex marriage threatens to tear the church apart

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Muriel Porter, Honorary Research Fellow, Trinity College Theological School, University of Divinity Shutterstock When same-sex marriage was legislated by the Commonwealth in 2017, it quickly became a potential flashpoint in the Anglican Church of Australia. For the conservative Diocese of Sydney, which contributed $1 million to the ... <a title="Anglican disunity on same-sex marriage threatens to tear the church apart" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/anglican-disunity-on-same-sex-marriage-threatens-to-tear-the-church-apart-182936/" aria-label="Read more about Anglican disunity on same-sex marriage threatens to tear the church apart">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?

May 12, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup is entirely subscriber-funded. The ethos behind this public service is to help foster a robust and informed public debate, with a great diversity of perspectives. If you appreciate what we are doing in providing non-partisan analysis and information about politics, economy, and society, please consider helping us keep ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-long-until-national-wants-simon-bridges-back/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How long until National wants Simon Bridges back?">Read more</a>

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Exile on Main St turns 50: how The Rolling Stones’ critically divisive album became rock folklore

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dean Biron, PhD in Cultural Studies; teaches in School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology Wikimedia Commons In May of 1972 the Rolling Stones released their 10th British studio album and first double LP, Exile on Main St. Although initial critical response was lukewarm, it is now ... <a title="Exile on Main St turns 50: how The Rolling Stones’ critically divisive album became rock folklore" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/exile-on-main-st-turns-50-how-the-rolling-stones-critically-divisive-album-became-rock-folklore-181704/" aria-label="Read more about Exile on Main St turns 50: how The Rolling Stones’ critically divisive album became rock folklore">Read more</a>

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One in three people with chronic pain have difficulty accessing ongoing prescriptions for opioids

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ria Hopkins, PhD Candidate, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock One in five Australians live with chronic pain lasting three months or more. Common causes include back and neck pain, headache, and joint pain. Opioid medicines – such as oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl and codeine ... <a title="One in three people with chronic pain have difficulty accessing ongoing prescriptions for opioids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/one-in-three-people-with-chronic-pain-have-difficulty-accessing-ongoing-prescriptions-for-opioids-182678/" aria-label="Read more about One in three people with chronic pain have difficulty accessing ongoing prescriptions for opioids">Read more</a>

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4 reasons why the Morrison government’s forestry cash splash is bad policy

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Lindenmayer, Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University shutterstock Shutterstock This federal election campaign has involved very little discussion of environmental or natural resource policies, other than mining. An exception is a A$220 million Morrison government pledge for the forestry industry. The ... <a title="4 reasons why the Morrison government’s forestry cash splash is bad policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/4-reasons-why-the-morrison-governments-forestry-cash-splash-is-bad-policy-182145/" aria-label="Read more about 4 reasons why the Morrison government’s forestry cash splash is bad policy">Read more</a>

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Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity

May 12, 2022

Al Jazeera Media Network has condemned the “blatant murder” of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh that violates “international laws and norms”. Video: Al Jazeera COMMENTARY: By Mazin Qumsiyeh It is so hard for me to write today — too many tears. The US-supported Israeli occupation forces’ crimes continue daily but some days are harder than others. ... <a title="Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/behind-the-tears-for-shireen-more-evidence-of-israels-daily-crimes-with-impunity/" aria-label="Read more about Behind the tears for Shireen, more evidence of Israel’s daily crimes with impunity">Read more</a>

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The Sri Lankan state is using violence to unleash fury on its citizens, as its political and economic crisis deepens

May 12, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Niro Kandasamy, Lecturer, University of Sydney The Sri Lankan state is descending into a full blown political and economic crisis, as more people contend with starvation, death and severe disruptions. Now they are also facing the brutal violence of the state. The BBC reports at least nine ... <a title="The Sri Lankan state is using violence to unleash fury on its citizens, as its political and economic crisis deepens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/12/the-sri-lankan-state-is-using-violence-to-unleash-fury-on-its-citizens-as-its-political-and-economic-crisis-deepens-182937/" aria-label="Read more about The Sri Lankan state is using violence to unleash fury on its citizens, as its political and economic crisis deepens">Read more</a>