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Month: April 2023

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We need a National Energy Transition Authority to help fossil fuel workers adjust

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fergus Green, Lecturer in Political Theory and Public Policy, UCL Australia’s coal-fired power stations are exiting the grid. This transition is already well underway, as cheaper renewables displace coal and older generators close. Australia’s oldest coal plant, Liddell, is about to close. Eleven coal-fired power plants closed ... <a title="We need a National Energy Transition Authority to help fossil fuel workers adjust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/we-need-a-national-energy-transition-authority-to-help-fossil-fuel-workers-adjust-203333/" aria-label="Read more about We need a National Energy Transition Authority to help fossil fuel workers adjust">Read more</a>

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Explainer: why has fighting broken out again in Sudan and what does it mean for the region?

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne L. Bartlett, Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University Marwan Ali/AP In the last few days, a deadly conflict has erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, between rival factions of the armed forces, leaving at least 180 people dead and at least 1,800 civilians and combatants injured. The ... <a title="Explainer: why has fighting broken out again in Sudan and what does it mean for the region?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/explainer-why-has-fighting-broken-out-again-in-sudan-and-what-does-it-mean-for-the-region-203928/" aria-label="Read more about Explainer: why has fighting broken out again in Sudan and what does it mean for the region?">Read more</a>

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From platypus to parsecs and milliCrab: why do astronomers use such weird units?

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laura Nicole Driessen, Postdoctoral researcher in radio astronomy, University of Sydney NASA / ESA / J. Hester / A. Loll You may have heard about an asteroid set to fly near Earth that is the size of 18 platypus, or maybe the one that’s the size of ... <a title="From platypus to parsecs and milliCrab: why do astronomers use such weird units?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/from-platypus-to-parsecs-and-millicrab-why-do-astronomers-use-such-weird-units-203061/" aria-label="Read more about From platypus to parsecs and milliCrab: why do astronomers use such weird units?">Read more</a>

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Penny Wong said this week national power comes from ‘our people’. Are we ignoring this most vital resource?

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanne Wallis, Professor of International Security, University of Adelaide During her speech at the National Press Club this week, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong argued that the “unprecedented” circumstances our region faces “require a response of unprecedented coordination and ambition in our statecraft”. Wong identified many key ... <a title="Penny Wong said this week national power comes from ‘our people’. Are we ignoring this most vital resource?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/penny-wong-said-this-week-national-power-comes-from-our-people-are-we-ignoring-this-most-vital-resource-203145/" aria-label="Read more about Penny Wong said this week national power comes from ‘our people’. Are we ignoring this most vital resource?">Read more</a>

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Made in Australia? The electric vehicle revolution gives us a chance to revive an industry

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Minchin, Professor of History, La Trobe University Electric vehicle sales are surging. Australian sales doubled in 2022 to 3.8% of all new vehicle purchases, and were up 780% in the first two months of 2023 compared to a year ago. In the United States, Europe and ... <a title="Made in Australia? The electric vehicle revolution gives us a chance to revive an industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/made-in-australia-the-electric-vehicle-revolution-gives-us-a-chance-to-revive-an-industry-203909/" aria-label="Read more about Made in Australia? The electric vehicle revolution gives us a chance to revive an industry">Read more</a>

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When did you have your last tetanus vaccine? A booster dose may save your life

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney Shutterstock NSW Health recently reported three cases of tetanus and the tragic death of a woman in her 80s – the first tetanus fatality in the state in 30 years. Tetanus is a rare ... <a title="When did you have your last tetanus vaccine? A booster dose may save your life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/when-did-you-have-your-last-tetanus-vaccine-a-booster-dose-may-save-your-life-203763/" aria-label="Read more about When did you have your last tetanus vaccine? A booster dose may save your life">Read more</a>

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to be Peter Dutton’s right-hand campaigner against the Voice

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given his campaign against the Voice added horsepower by elevating high-profile Indigenous Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to become shadow minister for Indigenous Australians. Price has been one of the loudest, most trenchant opponents of the ... <a title="Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to be Peter Dutton’s right-hand campaigner against the Voice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/jacinta-nampijinpa-price-to-be-peter-duttons-right-hand-campaigner-against-the-voice-204016/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to be Peter Dutton’s right-hand campaigner against the Voice">Read more</a>

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From the basement to the big screen: how Dungeons & Dragons evolved from a game to a multi-media franchise

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Premeet Sidhu, PhD Student in Media and Communications, University of Sydney IMDB Death, dramatic diversions and dark wizards: the new Dungeons & Dragons film successfully adapts aspects of the famous tabletop game of the same name to the big screen. Making US$71 million (A$106 million) globally and ... <a title="From the basement to the big screen: how Dungeons & Dragons evolved from a game to a multi-media franchise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/from-the-basement-to-the-big-screen-how-dungeons-and-dragons-evolved-from-a-game-to-a-multi-media-franchise-203552/" aria-label="Read more about From the basement to the big screen: how Dungeons & Dragons evolved from a game to a multi-media franchise">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 18, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content PARLIAMENT, ELECTION Giles Dexter (RNZ): Prime minister defends increase in communications staff since Labour came in power Karl du Fresne: The incredible disapppearing journalists Chris Lynch: National accuses Government ... <a title="Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/newsletter-april-18-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 18 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Want to see a total solar eclipse? Here’s how to plan for it – and how to set your expectations in case of clouds

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Lomb, Honorary Professor, Centre for Astrophysics, University of Southern Queensland Jim Strasma This week, eclipse chasers will be visiting the small town of Exmouth, at the tip of North West Cape in Western Australia. Weather permitting, they are coming to see one of nature’s greatest sights ... <a title="Want to see a total solar eclipse? Here’s how to plan for it – and how to set your expectations in case of clouds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/want-to-see-a-total-solar-eclipse-heres-how-to-plan-for-it-and-how-to-set-your-expectations-in-case-of-clouds-200540/" aria-label="Read more about Want to see a total solar eclipse? Here’s how to plan for it – and how to set your expectations in case of clouds">Read more</a>

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Why can’t we just establish the Voice to Parliament through legislation? A constitutional law expert explains

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Kildea, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney We asked our readers what they would like to know about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum, our expert authors will answer those questions. You can read the other questions ... <a title="Why can’t we just establish the Voice to Parliament through legislation? A constitutional law expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/why-cant-we-just-establish-the-voice-to-parliament-through-legislation-a-constitutional-law-expert-explains-203652/" aria-label="Read more about Why can’t we just establish the Voice to Parliament through legislation? A constitutional law expert explains">Read more</a>

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Turn around, bright eyes. Here’s how to see the eclipse and protect your vision

April 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hessom Razavi, Associate professor, The University of Western Australia A solar eclipse will occur across the whole of Australia on Thursday morning. It will be most visible in the Ningaloo region of Western Australia. Thousands of people will visit the small coastal town of Exmouth to witness ... <a title="Turn around, bright eyes. Here’s how to see the eclipse and protect your vision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/18/turn-around-bright-eyes-heres-how-to-see-the-eclipse-and-protect-your-vision-203571/" aria-label="Read more about Turn around, bright eyes. Here’s how to see the eclipse and protect your vision">Read more</a>