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July 18, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alex Millmow, Senior Fellow, Federation University Australia AAP At a time when governments are timid, keener to announce reviews than decisions, it’s refreshing to remember what happened 50 years ago today – on July 18 1973. Inflation had surged to 14%. Australia’s biggest customer, the United Kingdom, ... <a title="How a secret plan 50 years ago changed Australia’s economy forever, in just one night" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/how-a-secret-plan-50-years-ago-changed-australias-economy-forever-in-just-one-night-209378/" aria-label="Read more about How a secret plan 50 years ago changed Australia’s economy forever, in just one night">Read more</a>
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July 18, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan Graffam, PhD Candidate in Theatre, Monash University Lizzo has arrived in Australia for the world tour of her latest album, Special. If you don’t know Lizzo yet, she shot to fame in 2019 with the release of her third studio album Cuz I Love You. The ... <a title="Lizzo proudly calls herself a ‘fat’ woman. Are we allowed to as well?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/lizzo-proudly-calls-herself-a-fat-woman-are-we-allowed-to-as-well-209682/" aria-label="Read more about Lizzo proudly calls herself a ‘fat’ woman. Are we allowed to as well?">Read more</a>
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July 18, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Hoffmann, Professor of Economics, Tasmanian Behavioural Lab, University of Tasmania The recent investigations into alleged war crimes committed by Australian and UK special forces in Afghanistan have raised urgent questions about the conduct of people serving in the military. As militaries rethink their structures and the ... <a title="Recruiting for the modern military: new research examines why people choose to serve and who makes the ideal soldier" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/recruiting-for-the-modern-military-new-research-examines-why-people-choose-to-serve-and-who-makes-the-ideal-soldier-209332/" aria-label="Read more about Recruiting for the modern military: new research examines why people choose to serve and who makes the ideal soldier">Read more</a>
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July 18, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anthony Scott, Professor of Health Economics, Monash University Shutterstock MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP, in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health outcomes. From October 1, the scheme will give registered patients access to longer ... <a title="Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/should-you-register-with-a-gp-what-is-mymedicare-and-how-might-it-change-the-care-you-get-206183/" aria-label="Read more about Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?">Read more</a>
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July 18, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese says the Voice referendum campaign will be relatively short and has declared the yes advocates need to be stronger in putting the argument for the change. The Prime Minister’s latest intervention comes as the yes and no cases ... <a title="Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/yes-no-cases-for-referendum-pamphlet-released-as-albanese-urges-greater-effort-from-yes-advocates-209871/" aria-label="Read more about Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates">Read more</a>
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July 18, 2023
By Leitu Fereti in Suva The Brown Girl Woke initiative hopes to continue empowering Samoan youth in fighting against the culture of silence over violence. Founder Maluseu Doris Tulifau says it is essential to support young people in finding their voice and speaking out on these issues. Tulifau, 29, launched the non-profit feminist organisation in ... <a title="Samoa’s Brown Girl Woke initiative fights culture of silence on violence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/samoas-brown-girl-woke-initiative-fights-culture-of-silence-on-violence/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa’s Brown Girl Woke initiative fights culture of silence on violence">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charles Livingstone, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Shutterstock The centrepiece of the Andrews’ government pokie reform announcement is the introduction of a carded system for users of poker machines. Such a pre-commitment system will require pokie users to register for an ... <a title="Victoria cracks down on pokies but supporters fear interest groups could hold the winning hand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/victoria-cracks-down-on-pokies-but-supporters-fear-interest-groups-could-hold-the-winning-hand-209857/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria cracks down on pokies but supporters fear interest groups could hold the winning hand">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Last week we heard the Labour Party leader, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, practically rule out changes to the marginal income tax rates or the associated income thresholds. In particular, he indicated that a Hipkins-led government would not proceed with proposals to introduce a tax-free income bracket. And he ruled out new ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Income Tax and Common-Sense: the Aotearoa New Zealand case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/keith-rankin-analysis-income-tax-and-common-sense-the-aotearoa-new-zealand-case/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Income Tax and Common-Sense: the Aotearoa New Zealand case">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Camilla Nelson, Associate Professor in Media and Journalism, University of Notre Dame Australia Clare Hawley/Griffin Theatre Company Review: Jailbaby, directed by Andrea James, Griffin Theatre Company Jailbaby – a new play by Suzie Miller – takes a steely look at what happens to an 18-year-old when his ... <a title="The ominous inevitability of Suzie Miller’s new play Jailbaby: often, our justice system has nothing to do with justice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/the-ominous-inevitability-of-suzie-millers-new-play-jailbaby-often-our-justice-system-has-nothing-to-do-with-justice-209217/" aria-label="Read more about The ominous inevitability of Suzie Miller’s new play Jailbaby: often, our justice system has nothing to do with justice">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan Pears, Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University Shutterstock It made headlines around the world when the much-hyped Barbie movie contributed to a world shortage of fluorescent pink paint. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When movies or TV shows become cultural phenomena, toymakers jump on ... <a title="In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/in-a-barbie-world-after-the-movie-frenzy-fades-how-do-we-avoid-tonnes-of-barbie-dolls-going-to-landfill-209601/" aria-label="Read more about In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deirdre McGhee, Researcher and Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong, APA Sports Physiotherapist, University of Wollongong Shutterstock In the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field – such as ... <a title="Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/breast-injuries-are-common-for-female-athletes-heres-why-better-awareness-and-reporting-are-needed-208369/" aria-label="Read more about Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed">Read more</a>
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July 17, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wally Smith, Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected. How are we to make ... <a title="Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-am-i-online-research-shows-its-often-about-managing-emotions-208483/" aria-label="Read more about Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions">Read more</a>
