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Month: September 2022

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3 ways the fossil fuel industry failed women (and how clean energy can learn from its mistakes)

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emily Finch, Research Affiliate, Monash University Papa Aliou Sylla/IWiM, CC BY-NC-ND A crucial outcome of Australia’s jobs summit last week was the commitment to review programs aimed at boosting the number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Energy is a particularly male-dominated STEM ... <a title="3 ways the fossil fuel industry failed women (and how clean energy can learn from its mistakes)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/3-ways-the-fossil-fuel-industry-failed-women-and-how-clean-energy-can-learn-from-its-mistakes-189965/" aria-label="Read more about 3 ways the fossil fuel industry failed women (and how clean energy can learn from its mistakes)">Read more</a>

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Australia has a new head of state: what will Charles be like as king?

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jess Carniel, Senior Lecturer in Humanities, University of Southern Queensland With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Australia has a new king. The BBC has confirmed Charles will take on the regnal name of “King Charles III”. Charles was made the Prince of Wales at age nine ... <a title="Australia has a new head of state: what will Charles be like as king?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/australia-has-a-new-head-of-state-what-will-charles-be-like-as-king-176878/" aria-label="Read more about Australia has a new head of state: what will Charles be like as king?">Read more</a>

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Doomscrolling is literally bad for your health. Here are 4 tips to help you stop

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Mannell, Research Fellow in Digital Childhoods , Deakin University Becca Tapert/Unsplash Doomscrolling can be a normal reaction to living through uncertain times. It’s natural to want to understand dramatic events unfolding around you and to seek out information when you’re afraid. But becoming absorbed in bad ... <a title="Doomscrolling is literally bad for your health. Here are 4 tips to help you stop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/doomscrolling-is-literally-bad-for-your-health-here-are-4-tips-to-help-you-stop-190059/" aria-label="Read more about Doomscrolling is literally bad for your health. Here are 4 tips to help you stop">Read more</a>

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When does COVID become long COVID? And what’s happening in the body when symptoms persist? Here’s what we’ve learnt so far

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Hellewell, Research Fellow, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, and The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Curtin University Christopher Lemercier/Unsplash As the COVID pandemic nears 1,000 days in Australia, we’re well-versed in recognising the cough, fever and fatigue that characterise the infection. Almost 50% ... <a title="When does COVID become long COVID? And what’s happening in the body when symptoms persist? Here’s what we’ve learnt so far" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/when-does-covid-become-long-covid-and-whats-happening-in-the-body-when-symptoms-persist-heres-what-weve-learnt-so-far-188976/" aria-label="Read more about When does COVID become long COVID? And what’s happening in the body when symptoms persist? Here’s what we’ve learnt so far">Read more</a>

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3 ways the fossil fuel industry has failed women – clean energy must learn from its mistakes

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emily Finch, Beamline Scientist at ANSTO, and Research Affiliate, Monash University Papa Aliou Sylla/IWiM, CC BY-NC-ND A crucial outcome of Australia’s jobs summit last week was the commitment to review programs aimed at boosting the number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Energy ... <a title="3 ways the fossil fuel industry has failed women – clean energy must learn from its mistakes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/3-ways-the-fossil-fuel-industry-has-failed-women-clean-energy-must-learn-from-its-mistakes-189965/" aria-label="Read more about 3 ways the fossil fuel industry has failed women – clean energy must learn from its mistakes">Read more</a>

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Will 7-star housing really cost more? It depends, but you can keep costs down in a few simple ways

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trivess Moore, Senior Lecturer, School of Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University Shutterstock The required energy-efficiency rating of new housing in Australia will increase from 6 to 7 stars from October next year. Some claim this will greatly increase housing costs. But is this true? Costs ... <a title="Will 7-star housing really cost more? It depends, but you can keep costs down in a few simple ways" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/will-7-star-housing-really-cost-more-it-depends-but-you-can-keep-costs-down-in-a-few-simple-ways-189627/" aria-label="Read more about Will 7-star housing really cost more? It depends, but you can keep costs down in a few simple ways">Read more</a>

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If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Grigg, Senior Lecturer in Law, Flinders University Shutterstock Inflation is pushing up interest rates. Interest rates are pushing up mortgage costs. There’s talk of a rental supply crisis. This means there’s a good chance your landlord wants to increase your rent. So what are your rights ... <a title="If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/if-your-landlord-wants-to-increase-your-rent-here-are-your-rights-190126/" aria-label="Read more about If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights">Read more</a>

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Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters and Climate Change, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images This week saw the 12th anniversary of the first major Canterbury earthquake on September 4 2010. Since that event and the catastrophic aftershock of February 22 ... <a title="Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/canterbury-ratepayers-risk-paying-the-price-twice-if-tarras-airport-takes-off-189369/" aria-label="Read more about Canterbury ratepayers risk paying the price twice if Tarras airport takes off">Read more</a>

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16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia

September 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Giselle Bastin, Associate Professor of English, Flinders University Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip drive down Victoria Park racecourse, in Adelaide, 1963. AP Photo “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth” has died. ... <a title="16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/09/16-visits-over-57-years-reflecting-on-queen-elizabeth-iis-long-relationship-with-australia-170945/" aria-label="Read more about 16 visits over 57 years: reflecting on Queen Elizabeth II’s long relationship with Australia">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet

September 8, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The change of government has transformed many things but, unfortunately, not the secrecy surrounding national cabinet. Anthony Albanese beats his drum about transparency but he has rejected calls for more light to be shed on the meetings he has with ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/08/grattan-on-friday-albaneses-commitment-to-transparency-should-apply-to-national-cabinet-190242/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community independents’ and two state elections

September 8, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Simon Holmes à Court and his Climate 200, the body that provided funding for “teal” and some other independent candidates who promoted action on climate change, integrity and women’s issues, had great success at the federal election. But will community ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community independents’ and two state elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/08/politics-with-michelle-grattan-simon-holmes-a-court-on-community-independents-and-two-state-elections-190248/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community independents’ and two state elections">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community candidates’ and two state elections

September 8, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Simon Holmes à Court and his Climate 200, the body that provided funding for “teal” and some other independent candidates who promoted action on climate change, integrity and women’s issues, had great success at the federal election. But will community ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community candidates’ and two state elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/08/politics-with-michelle-grattan-simon-holmes-a-court-on-community-candidates-and-two-state-elections-190248/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Simon Holmes à Court on ‘community candidates’ and two state elections">Read more</a>