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Month: September 2023

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Being homeless in PNG is a ‘death sentence’, says Moresby’s Raymond

September 13, 2023

By Theophiles Singh in Port Moresby Living in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby without a house or a source of income is a death sentence, says Raymond Green. He highlights the struggles of sleeping in the streets, begging for his daily bread and wandering around aimlessly — living a life of quiet ... <a title="Being homeless in PNG is a ‘death sentence’, says Moresby’s Raymond" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/being-homeless-in-png-is-a-death-sentence-says-moresbys-raymond/" aria-label="Read more about Being homeless in PNG is a ‘death sentence’, says Moresby’s Raymond">Read more</a>

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NZ election 2023: Raucous Northland debate crowd rails at covid, te reo Māori mentions

September 13, 2023

Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime walked into the lion’s den when she took part in an election debate in Kerikeri last night. The traditionally blue seat is currently held by Labour — the election of 2020 was the first time it had been won by the left since 1938 — but polls suggest that won’t last ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Raucous Northland debate crowd rails at covid, te reo Māori mentions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/nz-election-2023-raucous-northland-debate-crowd-rails-at-covid-te-reo-maori-mentions/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Raucous Northland debate crowd rails at covid, te reo Māori mentions">Read more</a>

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Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the ‘new abnormal’, study warns

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edward Doddridge, Research Associate in Physical Oceanography, University of Tasmania For most of us, Antarctic sea ice is an abstraction – something far away we may have seen on a documentary. But the radiant white sheets of ice floating on the seas around the snowy continent are ... <a title="Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the ‘new abnormal’, study warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/devastatingly-low-antarctic-sea-ice-may-be-the-new-abnormal-study-warns-212376/" aria-label="Read more about Devastatingly low Antarctic sea ice may be the ‘new abnormal’, study warns">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Integrity20.org Anthony Albanese has now confirmed he’ll be heading to China before the end of the year. He is the first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016, and it is the culmination of an improvement in China-Australia relations since ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/politics-with-michelle-grattan-asia-expert-richard-mcgregor-on-anthony-albaneses-coming-visit-to-china-213471/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Asia expert Richard McGregor on Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China">Read more</a>

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High Court ruling vindicates sacked Qantas workers but doesn’t stop the outsourcing of jobs in the future

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shae McCrystal, Professor of Labour Law, University of Sydney Qantas faces a potentially huge compensation payout to sacked workers, in a further knock to the carrier’s already diminished reputation. On Wednesday the airline lost its bid to have the High Court overturn a ruling that it unlawfully ... <a title="High Court ruling vindicates sacked Qantas workers but doesn’t stop the outsourcing of jobs in the future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/high-court-ruling-vindicates-sacked-qantas-workers-but-doesnt-stop-the-outsourcing-of-jobs-in-the-future-213452/" aria-label="Read more about High Court ruling vindicates sacked Qantas workers but doesn’t stop the outsourcing of jobs in the future">Read more</a>

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Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brad E Tucker, Astrophysicist/Cosmologist, Australian National University NASA / CSA / ESA / J. Olmsted (STScI) / Science: N. Madhusudhan (Cambridge University) Are we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses on finding life beyond our planet. Are ... <a title="Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/signs-of-life-why-astronomers-are-excited-about-carbon-dioxide-and-methane-in-the-atmosphere-of-an-alien-world-213458/" aria-label="Read more about Signs of life? Why astronomers are excited about carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere of an alien world">Read more</a>

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The Greens were right to agree to pass Australia’s Housing Future Fund bill – the case for further delay was weak

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Coates, Program Director, Economic Policy, Grattan Institute Shutterstock The Housing Australia Future Fund, or HAFF, will finally pass the Senate this week, most likely on Thursday. Based on a Grattan Institute proposal, the fund is expected to support the construction of 20,000 social homes and 10,000 ... <a title="The Greens were right to agree to pass Australia’s Housing Future Fund bill – the case for further delay was weak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/the-greens-were-right-to-agree-to-pass-australias-housing-future-fund-bill-the-case-for-further-delay-was-weak-213255/" aria-label="Read more about The Greens were right to agree to pass Australia’s Housing Future Fund bill – the case for further delay was weak">Read more</a>

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We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ailie Gallant, Senior Lecturer, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. And now we know something even more alarming. This week, the European Space Agency announced the July heat pushed the global average temperatures 1.5℃ above the pre-industrial ... <a title="We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/we-just-blew-past-1-5-degrees-game-over-on-climate-not-yet-213364/" aria-label="Read more about We just blew past 1.5 degrees. Game over on climate? Not yet">Read more</a>

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Will free teaching degrees fix the teacher shortage? It’s more complicated than that

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Kidson, Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership, Australian Catholic University Joanna Kosinska/Unsplash Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has opened a new front in the national campaign to attract and retain teachers. Amid ongoing teacher shortages, Victoria will offer fee-free education for high school teaching degrees from next year. ... <a title="Will free teaching degrees fix the teacher shortage? It’s more complicated than that" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/will-free-teaching-degrees-fix-the-teacher-shortage-its-more-complicated-than-that-213361/" aria-label="Read more about Will free teaching degrees fix the teacher shortage? It’s more complicated than that">Read more</a>

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How TikTok’s dating story time trend offers a glimpse into the sometimes weird world of modern romance

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa Portolan, PhD student, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University TikTok In the ever-evolving realm of social media, TikTok has emerged as a dynamic platform that has reshaped how we engage with content and share our personal romantic stories. Within this vibrant ecosystem, one phenomenon ... <a title="How TikTok’s dating story time trend offers a glimpse into the sometimes weird world of modern romance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/how-tiktoks-dating-story-time-trend-offers-a-glimpse-into-the-sometimes-weird-world-of-modern-romance-212778/" aria-label="Read more about How TikTok’s dating story time trend offers a glimpse into the sometimes weird world of modern romance">Read more</a>

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What Manchester Museum’s return of 174 Indigenous artefacts tells us about the future of museums

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike Jones, Postdoctoral Fellow—Indigenous and Colonial Histories, University of Tasmania Manchester Museum Manchester Museum has formally handed over 174 cultural heritage items to a delegation of women from the Anindilyakwa community of Groote Eylandt, an island in the Northern Territory. Last week’s event was the result of ... <a title="What Manchester Museum’s return of 174 Indigenous artefacts tells us about the future of museums" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/what-manchester-museums-return-of-174-indigenous-artefacts-tells-us-about-the-future-of-museums-213147/" aria-label="Read more about What Manchester Museum’s return of 174 Indigenous artefacts tells us about the future of museums">Read more</a>

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Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made

September 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Huda Syyed, PhD Candidate & Tutor, Charles Darwin University Shutterstock Female genital cutting is a secretive and largely invisible practice in Pakistan. The experiences of survivors are the only sources of information we have to understand its prevalence. There are no national statistics or governmental efforts to ... <a title="Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/13/female-genital-cutting-remains-a-taboo-subject-in-pakistan-preventing-real-progress-from-being-made-210549/" aria-label="Read more about Female genital cutting remains a taboo subject in Pakistan, preventing real progress from being made">Read more</a>