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Year: 2022

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The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Barnsley, Adjunct researcher, University of Tasmania Shutterstock Menthol is the minty cigarette ingredient that conjures up images of beaches, snow-covered ski slopes and glamorous yacht parties, all crisp white and fresh green. Menthol as a deadly additive is under threat at last. Several countries, including Canada, ... <a title="The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/the-us-fda-has-moved-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-australia-should-do-that-and-more-182435/" aria-label="Read more about The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more">Read more</a>

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Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andreea Lachsz, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that names of deceased people are included in this article. The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service is representing family members of Veronica Nelson, Ms Calgaret, and Michael Suckling in coronial investigations/inquests into ... <a title="Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/victorias-prison-healthcare-system-should-match-community-healthcare-180558/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare">Read more</a>

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Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isabelle Onley, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide Linda Reinhold/Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA, Author provided Social structure is an important aspect of species’ biology. Having a pecking order and male or female territoriality can help species thrive. For instance, this can prevent inbreeding, by ensuring ... <a title="Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/meet-the-territorial-females-and-matriarchs-in-australias-backyard-181617/" aria-label="Read more about Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard">Read more</a>

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As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign? In 2022, News Corporation is confronting Australia with this question once again, ... <a title="As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/as-news-corp-goes-rogue-on-election-coverage-what-price-will-australian-democracy-pay-181599/" aria-label="Read more about As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?">Read more</a>

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Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phillip Mendes, Professor, Director Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit, Monash University Shutterstock Young people transitioning from out-of-home care – whether it’s foster, kinship or residential care – are disadvantaged in many ways. Many have experienced abuse, neglect, family hardship or illness. They may feel long-term ... <a title="Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/homelessness-is-common-for-teens-leaving-out-of-home-care-we-need-to-extend-care-until-they-are-at-least-21-181167/" aria-label="Read more about Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21">Read more</a>

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COVID vaccination recommendations evolve over time. Who is due for which dose now?

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney Over the last year, COVID vaccination recommendations have been updated regularly. So it can be difficult to keep track of how many vaccine doses you and your family members need. This may seem confusing, ... <a title="COVID vaccination recommendations evolve over time. Who is due for which dose now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/covid-vaccination-recommendations-evolve-over-time-who-is-due-for-which-dose-now-181779/" aria-label="Read more about COVID vaccination recommendations evolve over time. Who is due for which dose now?">Read more</a>

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The world doesn’t care about swings in marginal seats. Climate action must spearhead a new Australian foreign policy

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Jason Edwards/AAP Late last year, more than 100 former diplomats and officials called for a new Australian foreign policy — with climate action at the centre — to help cement Australia’s future in a world rapidly shifting to ... <a title="The world doesn’t care about swings in marginal seats. Climate action must spearhead a new Australian foreign policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/the-world-doesnt-care-about-swings-in-marginal-seats-climate-action-must-spearhead-a-new-australian-foreign-policy-181713/" aria-label="Read more about The world doesn’t care about swings in marginal seats. Climate action must spearhead a new Australian foreign policy">Read more</a>

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Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ’s restored urban forests

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Elliot Noe, Postdoctoral Fellow, Lincoln University, New Zealand Shutterstock/SCurtis Urbanisation, and the destruction of habitat it entails, is a major threat to native bird populations. But as our new research shows, restored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness. The ... <a title="Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ’s restored urban forests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/bringing-the-tui-back-to-town-how-native-birds-are-returning-to-nzs-restored-urban-forests-182064/" aria-label="Read more about Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ’s restored urban forests">Read more</a>

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Poverty isn’t a temporary experience in Australia. We need urgent policy tackling persistent disadvantage

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Esperanza Vera-Toscano, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock We often hear a job is the best way to get someone out of poverty. In many cases this is true, and anti-poverty strategies should prioritise improving people’s access to jobs. But this isn’t the complete solution. ... <a title="Poverty isn’t a temporary experience in Australia. We need urgent policy tackling persistent disadvantage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/poverty-isnt-a-temporary-experience-in-australia-we-need-urgent-policy-tackling-persistent-disadvantage-181343/" aria-label="Read more about Poverty isn’t a temporary experience in Australia. We need urgent policy tackling persistent disadvantage">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Labor widens leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as pre-polling starts

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The opposition has increased its winning margins in both Newspoll and the Australian Financial Review’s Ipsos poll, as Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese clashed in a shouty, fractious debate on Sunday night. With pre-polling opening on Monday, Newspoll has Labor ... <a title="View from The Hill: Labor widens leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as pre-polling starts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/view-from-the-hill-labor-widens-leads-in-newspoll-and-ipsos-as-pre-polling-starts-182655/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Labor widens leads in Newspoll and Ipsos, as pre-polling starts">Read more</a>

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A shouty, unedifying spectacle and a narrow win for Albanese: 3 experts assess the second election debate

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese met in the second election debate on Sunday evening, before a panel of Nine Network journalists. In the often fiery debate, the leaders answered questions about ... <a title="A shouty, unedifying spectacle and a narrow win for Albanese: 3 experts assess the second election debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/a-shouty-unedifying-spectacle-and-a-narrow-win-for-albanese-3-experts-assess-the-second-election-debate-182423/" aria-label="Read more about A shouty, unedifying spectacle and a narrow win for Albanese: 3 experts assess the second election debate">Read more</a>

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Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated

May 9, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne AAP/Lukas Coch This week’s Newspoll, conducted May 4-7 from a sample of 1,523, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous week’s Newspoll. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up ... <a title="Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/labor-seizes-large-lead-in-newspoll-and-ipsos-impact-of-how-to-vote-cards-is-exaggerated-182323/" aria-label="Read more about Labor seizes large lead in Newspoll and Ipsos; impact of how to vote cards is exaggerated">Read more</a>