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Month: April 2023

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Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities

April 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katinka van de Ven, Alcohol and other drug specialist, University of New South Wales &, University of New England Shutterstock Alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia is generally only provided for individuals, often away from their families. Treatment can include withdrawal from the substance, counselling and ... <a title="Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/treatment-for-drug-and-alcohol-misuse-should-involve-families-and-communities-197536/" aria-label="Read more about Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities">Read more</a>

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Climate isn’t a distraction from the military’s job of war fighting. It’s front and centre

April 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland It was pitched as the “most significant” shift in Australia’s armed forces in decades. And among the headline announcements, climate change was recognised as an issue of national security. But the strategic review of Australia’s military ... <a title="Climate isn’t a distraction from the military’s job of war fighting. It’s front and centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/climate-isnt-a-distraction-from-the-militarys-job-of-war-fighting-its-front-and-centre-204362/" aria-label="Read more about Climate isn’t a distraction from the military’s job of war fighting. It’s front and centre">Read more</a>

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3 sales tactics rife in the real estate industry, and why they work

April 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peyman Khezr, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Director of Behavioural Business Lab, RMIT University Shutterstock Buying a home is likely to be the biggest financial transaction you will ever make, and you’re at a distinct disadvantage. You’re an amateur up against professionals – real estate agents – ... <a title="3 sales tactics rife in the real estate industry, and why they work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/3-sales-tactics-rife-in-the-real-estate-industry-and-why-they-work-202960/" aria-label="Read more about 3 sales tactics rife in the real estate industry, and why they work">Read more</a>

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It might be tempting to blame inflation on profits, but the reality is still about high demand and short supply

April 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael P. Cameron, Professor of Economics, University of Waikato Getty Images Despite the latest inflation figures for New Zealand coming in slightly lower than expected by many economists, the rate remains stubbornly high. At 6.7% for the year to March 2023, the inflation rate is more than ... <a title="It might be tempting to blame inflation on profits, but the reality is still about high demand and short supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/it-might-be-tempting-to-blame-inflation-on-profits-but-the-reality-is-still-about-high-demand-and-short-supply-204181/" aria-label="Read more about It might be tempting to blame inflation on profits, but the reality is still about high demand and short supply">Read more</a>

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Much wow, very meme: what the revival of the ancient doge meme tells us about the lifecycle of the internet

April 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laura Glitsos, Lecturer in Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock In early April, when Elon Musk randomly and very briefly replaced the Twitter bird logo with the face of the “doge” meme, the value of the dogecoin both rose and fell by a matter of billions ... <a title="Much wow, very meme: what the revival of the ancient doge meme tells us about the lifecycle of the internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/25/much-wow-very-meme-what-the-revival-of-the-ancient-doge-meme-tells-us-about-the-lifecycle-of-the-internet-203560/" aria-label="Read more about Much wow, very meme: what the revival of the ancient doge meme tells us about the lifecycle of the internet">Read more</a>

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The most significant defence review in 40 years positions Australia for complex threats in a changing region

April 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Lockyer, Associate Professor in Strategic Studies, Macquarie University Petty Officer 3rd Class Isaak Martinez/Australian Defence Force/AP Before today’s release of the government’s defence strategic review, Defence Minister Richard Marles said it would be the most important examination of Australia’s defence capabilities since the 1986 “Dibb Report” ... <a title="The most significant defence review in 40 years positions Australia for complex threats in a changing region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/the-most-significant-defence-review-in-40-years-positions-australia-for-complex-threats-in-a-changing-region-200070/" aria-label="Read more about The most significant defence review in 40 years positions Australia for complex threats in a changing region">Read more</a>

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The much-anticipated defence review is here. So what does it say, and what does it mean for Australia?

April 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Blaxland, Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University The Albanese government on Monday released a declassified version of the much-anticipated defence strategic review, authored by former defence chief Angus Houston and former defence minister Stephen Smith. The report looks at Australia’s defence equipment and ... <a title="The much-anticipated defence review is here. So what does it say, and what does it mean for Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/the-much-anticipated-defence-review-is-here-so-what-does-it-say-and-what-does-it-mean-for-australia-204267/" aria-label="Read more about The much-anticipated defence review is here. So what does it say, and what does it mean for Australia?">Read more</a>

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Lachlan Murdoch could well have won his Crikey lawsuit, so why did he drop it?

April 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Douglas, Senior Lecturer in Law, The University of Western Australia Late last week, Lachlan Murdoch dropped his defamation claim against key figures behind online publication Crikey. Murdoch had a strong case. So why would he choose to drop it? À lire aussi : Why Fox News’ ... <a title="Lachlan Murdoch could well have won his Crikey lawsuit, so why did he drop it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/lachlan-murdoch-could-well-have-won-his-crikey-lawsuit-so-why-did-he-drop-it-204279/" aria-label="Read more about Lachlan Murdoch could well have won his Crikey lawsuit, so why did he drop it?">Read more</a>

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We want more climate ambition in our foreign policy – here’s how we can do it

April 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Last week, foreign minister Penny Wong laid out the strategic challenges facing Australia in a major speech. Wong described great power competition involving China, America and Russia. She warned of the risk of conflict in our region as ... <a title="We want more climate ambition in our foreign policy – here’s how we can do it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/we-want-more-climate-ambition-in-our-foreign-policy-heres-how-we-can-do-it-204124/" aria-label="Read more about We want more climate ambition in our foreign policy – here’s how we can do it">Read more</a>

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How do I do ‘suicide watch’ at home?

April 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Wayland, Associate Professor, University of New England Shutterstock Some people still at imminent risk of suicide leave hospital to be cared for at home by their partner. So their partner becomes their carer. That person is then on alert for extended periods of time for future ... <a title="How do I do ‘suicide watch’ at home?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/how-do-i-do-suicide-watch-at-home-202845/" aria-label="Read more about How do I do ‘suicide watch’ at home?">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink

April 24, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Minister of Justice Kiri Allan is currently pushing through a programme of reform to the rules around political fundraising by politicians. And yet it turns out Allan herself has received large donations that raise questions about the integrity of the politician, the donor, and the Beehive systems that are meant ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-donations-from-public-servants-to-politicians-stink/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why donations from public servants to politicians stink">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

April 24, 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 POLITICAL FINANCE AND LOBBYING Andrea Vance (Stuff): Why Labour is starting to look a little grubby 1News: Q+A: Allan defends decision not to declare Meng Foon conflict of ... <a title="Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/24/newsletter-april-24-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 24 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>