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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jessica Pace, Associate Lecturer, Sydney Pharmacy School, University of Sydney Miljan Zivkovic/Shutterstock Australia is experiencing a fresh wave of COVID, seeing increasing cases, more hospitalisations and a greater number of prescriptions for COVID antivirals dispensed over recent months. In the early days of the pandemic, the only ... <a title="COVID wave: what’s the latest on antiviral drugs, and who is eligible in Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/covid-wave-whats-the-latest-on-antiviral-drugs-and-who-is-eligible-in-australia-218423/" aria-label="Read more about COVID wave: what’s the latest on antiviral drugs, and who is eligible in Australia?">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Eckersley, Redmond Barry Professor of Political Science, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne Australia’s net-zero transition is struggling. Despite the government’s efforts, announced last week, to revive flagging investment in renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions from existing industry are still rising. Yet ... <a title="What is a ‘just’ transition to net zero – and why is Australia struggling to get there?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/what-is-a-just-transition-to-net-zero-and-why-is-australia-struggling-to-get-there-218706/" aria-label="Read more about What is a ‘just’ transition to net zero – and why is Australia struggling to get there?">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia Bonsai Films Bona fide Christmas films usually fit into one of the following categories. There are the sardonic comedies poking fun at the consumerist undertones of the holiday (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Gremlins). There are ... <a title="Christmess is undoubtedly one of the best Christmas films to emerge – from anywhere – in recent years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/christmess-is-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-christmas-films-to-emerge-from-anywhere-in-recent-years-218435/" aria-label="Read more about Christmess is undoubtedly one of the best Christmas films to emerge – from anywhere – in recent years">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Extreme weather seasons are putting Australia’s energy systems more at risk of sabotage, the government’s annual Climate Change Statement warns. These events place increased strain on the energy networks, and the resulting fragility could be exploited by “hostile actors”. “The ... <a title="Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to ‘hostile actors’, Climate Statement warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/extreme-weather-leaves-energy-networks-vulnerable-to-hostile-actors-climate-statement-warns-218815/" aria-label="Read more about Extreme weather leaves energy networks vulnerable to ‘hostile actors’, Climate Statement warns">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University Shutterstock Australia’s inflation rate has dived from 5.6% to 4.9% in October, pushing it below 5% for the first time in 20 months. The Australian Bureau of Statistics figures relate to the newer monthly measure of annual inflation, rather than ... <a title="Australia’s inflation rate now starts with a 4, allowing the RBA to hold fire on rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/australias-inflation-rate-now-starts-with-a-4-allowing-the-rba-to-hold-fire-on-rates-218806/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s inflation rate now starts with a 4, allowing the RBA to hold fire on rates">Read more</a>
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November 29, 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 The Poll Bludger has summarised the final report of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) that was released Monday. The most contentious recommendation is that ... <a title="Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/extra-senators-for-act-and-nt-will-benefit-left-but-increase-malapportionment-218708/" aria-label="Read more about Extra senators for ACT and NT will benefit left but increase malapportionment">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Minyon Avent, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, The University of Queensland Antimicrobial resistance is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. This month, The Conversation’s experts explore how we got here and the potential solutions. Antibiotic resistance occurs when a microorganism changes and no ... <a title="Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/do-you-really-need-antibiotics-curbing-our-use-helps-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-217920/" aria-label="Read more about Do you really need antibiotics? Curbing our use helps fight drug-resistant bacteria">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alysia Blackham, Associate Professor in Law, The University of Melbourne Alex Gutierrez worked for MUR Shipping and its predecessors for nearly 30 years. But in 2018 he was told, in line with company policy, it was time to set a retirement date. Gutierrez was moved to a ... <a title="It can be hard to challenge workplace discrimination but the government’s new bill should make it easier" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/it-can-be-hard-to-challenge-workplace-discrimination-but-the-governments-new-bill-should-make-it-easier-218359/" aria-label="Read more about It can be hard to challenge workplace discrimination but the government’s new bill should make it easier">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louis Backstrom, PhD Student, University of St Andrews Jjay69, Shutterstock Australia is one of the greatest places to see birds. We are fortunate to have more than 800 different bird species across the nation. At least 370 species are found nowhere else on Earth. They range from ... <a title="We analysed citizen science to find Australia’s top 10 most elusive birds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/we-analysed-citizen-science-to-find-australias-top-10-most-elusive-birds-216645/" aria-label="Read more about We analysed citizen science to find Australia’s top 10 most elusive birds">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Eva, PhD Candidate and Research Officer, Australian National University We are seeing more Indigenous businesses in Australia. This is important, given these businesses produce social impact, support Indigenous economic self-determination and maintain strong levels of Indigenous employment. When we hear about Indigenous knowledge businesses, we often ... <a title="New research shows how Indigenous-owned businesses are creating better outcomes for their employees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/new-research-shows-how-indigenous-owned-businesses-are-creating-better-outcomes-for-their-employees-218246/" aria-label="Read more about New research shows how Indigenous-owned businesses are creating better outcomes for their employees">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific contributing journalist A new legal framework to support climate-displaced people and guarantee their human rights is being served up ahead of COP28. The United Nations Climate Change Conference opens tomorrow and is being held in the fossil fuel giant United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12. The ... <a title="Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/human-rights-group-wants-climate-mobility-justice-on-cop28-agenda/" aria-label="Read more about Human rights group wants climate mobility justice on COP28 agenda">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2023
By Vijay Narayan in Suva The University of the South Pacific Council has reappointed Professor Pal Ahluwalia as vice-chancellor and president amid two days of staff protests. The council says it has also heard from staff representatives and urged the unions and management to work collaboratively in the interest of the university. The meeting was ... <a title="Ahluwalia reappointed as USP’s VC in spite of protests, strike threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/29/ahluwalia-reappointed-as-usps-vc-in-spite-of-protests-strike-threat/" aria-label="Read more about Ahluwalia reappointed as USP’s VC in spite of protests, strike threat">Read more</a>
