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Month: September 2023

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Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon

September 29, 2023

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Former Papuan Governor Lukas Enembe has presented his case for the defence, denying the corruption and bribery charges against him, with the end of the controversial and lengthy trial at the Tipikor Court of Jakarta Central District Court this week. The verdict is due on October 9. During the hearing, ... <a title="Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/29/former-papuan-governor-enembes-corruption-trial-ends-verdict-soon/" aria-label="Read more about Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon">Read more</a>

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What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock Picture this: you’re cruising down the Great Ocean Road in your brand new electric vehicle (EV), the ocean to your left and the wind in your hair. But what if I told you this idyllic drive could turn into ... <a title="What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/what-causes-lithium-ion-battery-fires-why-are-they-so-intense-and-how-should-they-be-fought-an-expert-explains-214470/" aria-label="Read more about What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? And how should they be fought? An expert explains">Read more</a>

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Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Judith Ireland, Education Editor, The Conversation, Australia Every year, Times Higher Education – a global higher education publication – ranks universities around the world. This one of three prominent international ranking systems for universities. Its 2024 list has just been released and includes 1,904 universities across 108 ... <a title="Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/australian-universities-have-dropped-in-the-latest-round-of-global-rankings-should-we-be-worried-214555/" aria-label="Read more about Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings – should we be worried?">Read more</a>

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The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Pep Canadell, Chief Research Scientist, Climate Science Centre, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO Shutterstock It was a rare bit of good news on climate. The International Energy Agency this week released its latest net zero roadmap, showing it was still just possible ... <a title="The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/the-green-energy-surge-still-isnt-enough-for-1-5-degrees-well-have-to-overshoot-adapt-and-soak-up-carbon-dioxide-214463/" aria-label="Read more about The green energy surge still isn’t enough for 1.5 degrees. We’ll have to overshoot, adapt and soak up carbon dioxide">Read more</a>

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A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Russell Fewster, Lecturer in Performing Arts, University of South Australia Sam Roberts/State Theatre Company of South Australia The Dictionary of Lost Words follows Esme as she navigates the patriarchal world of Victorian England. While her father and colleagues construct the Oxford English Dictionary, Esme begins to form ... <a title="A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/a-journey-of-discovery-and-identity-formation-the-dictionary-of-lost-words-makes-its-wonderful-stage-debut-214552/" aria-label="Read more about A journey of discovery and identity formation: The Dictionary of Lost Words makes its wonderful stage debut">Read more</a>

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Beyond the PwC scandal, there’s a growing case for a royal commission into Australia’s ruthless corporate greed

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carl Rhodes, Professor of Organization Studies, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock Accounting and consulting group PwC has been front page news ever since its chief executive Tim Seymour stepped down “effectively immediately” in May, when the firm said it had “betrayed the trust” of Australians and promised ... <a title="Beyond the PwC scandal, there’s a growing case for a royal commission into Australia’s ruthless corporate greed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/beyond-the-pwc-scandal-theres-a-growing-case-for-a-royal-commission-into-australias-ruthless-corporate-greed-214474/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond the PwC scandal, there’s a growing case for a royal commission into Australia’s ruthless corporate greed">Read more</a>

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4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nikki-Anne Wilson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), UNSW Sydney Shutterstock Our ability to adapt our behaviour to changes in temperature takes a significant amount of thought and decision making. For example, we need to identify suitable clothing, increase our fluid intake, and understand how to ... <a title="4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/4-ways-to-support-someone-with-dementia-during-extreme-heat-213987/" aria-label="Read more about 4 ways to support someone with dementia during extreme heat">Read more</a>

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Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM ‘Judas’

September 28, 2023

By Charley Piringi in Honiara The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a fresh approach in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, says Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Upon his return yesterday from the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York last week, he clarified to local media about why he ... <a title="Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM ‘Judas’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/sogavare-hails-new-approach-on-west-papua-wale-calls-pm-judas/" aria-label="Read more about Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM ‘Judas’">Read more</a>

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NZ Parliament protest: Hundreds march, extra police on patrol

September 28, 2023

RNZ News Hundreds of protesters have marched to Aotearoa New Zealand’s Parliament in Wellington today, where streets were closed and the precinct blocked off in preparation. The march was met by a smaller group of counter protesters from Pōneke Anti-Fascist Coalition. About 600 protesters had gathered at Civic Square before setting off, according to RNZ ... <a title="NZ Parliament protest: Hundreds march, extra police on patrol" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/nz-parliament-protest-hundreds-march-extra-police-on-patrol/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Parliament protest: Hundreds march, extra police on patrol">Read more</a>

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We should use Australia’s environment laws to protect our ‘living wonders’ from new coal and gas projects

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Karoly, Professor emeritus, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock From Kakadu and the Great Barrier Reef in the North, to the Snowy Mountains in the Southeast, and jarrah and marri forests in the Southwest, Australia is home to incredibly diverse ecosystems. Many of our plants, animals, birds ... <a title="We should use Australia’s environment laws to protect our ‘living wonders’ from new coal and gas projects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/we-should-use-australias-environment-laws-to-protect-our-living-wonders-from-new-coal-and-gas-projects-214211/" aria-label="Read more about We should use Australia’s environment laws to protect our ‘living wonders’ from new coal and gas projects">Read more</a>

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Advocacy group calls on Senator Wong to press Jakarta over latest West Papua atrocities report

September 28, 2023

Asia Pacific Report An Australian advocacy group supporting West Papuan self-determination has appealed to Foreign Minister Penny Wong to press Indonesia to halt all military operations in the region following new allegations of Indonesian atrocities reported in The Guardian newspaper. In a letter to the senator yesterday, the Australia West Papua Association (AWPA) protested against ... <a title="Advocacy group calls on Senator Wong to press Jakarta over latest West Papua atrocities report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/advocacy-group-calls-on-senator-wong-to-press-jakarta-over-latest-west-papua-atrocities-report/" aria-label="Read more about Advocacy group calls on Senator Wong to press Jakarta over latest West Papua atrocities report">Read more</a>

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NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Yesterday’s 1News-Verian poll, and the Newshub-Reid Research poll reported earlier in the week, both show flattening trend lines – but they are still moving to the right ... <a title="NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/nz-election-2023-latest-poll-trends-show-the-left-regaining-some-ground-and-nz-first-as-possible-kingmaker-214460/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Election 2023: latest poll trends show the left regaining some ground and NZ First as possible kingmaker">Read more</a>