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Year: 2023

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Hulu’s The Great depicts her as humorous and vulgar – the real Catherine the Great is perhaps even more interesting

May 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Historian, Australian Catholic University IMDB Shows like The Great on Stan are changing how we look at history. Instead of being all about getting the facts straight, they’re shaking things up and telling the story their own way. These shows are rewriting the ... <a title="Hulu’s The Great depicts her as humorous and vulgar – the real Catherine the Great is perhaps even more interesting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/23/hulus-the-great-depicts-her-as-humorous-and-vulgar-the-real-catherine-the-great-is-perhaps-even-more-interesting-205394/" aria-label="Read more about Hulu’s The Great depicts her as humorous and vulgar – the real Catherine the Great is perhaps even more interesting">Read more</a>

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Memories of war haunt ‘slippery slope’ to a militarised Pacific

May 22, 2023

By Barbara Dreaver in Port Moresby When I was growing up in Kiribati, then known as the Gilbert Islands, New Zealand divers came to safely detonate unexploded munitions from World War II. Decades on from when US Marines fought and won the Battle of Tarawa against Japan, war was still very much a part of ... <a title="Memories of war haunt ‘slippery slope’ to a militarised Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/memories-of-war-haunt-slippery-slope-to-a-militarised-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Memories of war haunt ‘slippery slope’ to a militarised Pacific">Read more</a>

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Stan Grant’s treatment is a failure of ABC’s leadership, mass media, and debate in this country

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne The treatment of Stan Grant that has driven him off the ABC is a case study in how content on the professional mass media can fuel social media toxicity, especially on issues such as ... <a title="Stan Grant’s treatment is a failure of ABC’s leadership, mass media, and debate in this country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/stan-grants-treatment-is-a-failure-of-abcs-leadership-mass-media-and-debate-in-this-country-206080/" aria-label="Read more about Stan Grant’s treatment is a failure of ABC’s leadership, mass media, and debate in this country">Read more</a>

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Dutton condemns Voice as symptom of ‘identity politics’, as Burney says it will bring ‘better outcomes’

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Opposition leader Peter Dutton has condemned the plan to enshrine a constitutional Voice to Parliament as “a symptom of the madness of identity politics which has infected the 21st century”. As debate on the historic referendum legislation – introduced by ... <a title="Dutton condemns Voice as symptom of ‘identity politics’, as Burney says it will bring ‘better outcomes’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/dutton-condemns-voice-as-symptom-of-identity-politics-as-burney-says-it-will-bring-better-outcomes-206089/" aria-label="Read more about Dutton condemns Voice as symptom of ‘identity politics’, as Burney says it will bring ‘better outcomes’">Read more</a>

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UPNG student protesters call for ‘transparency’ over US defence pact

May 22, 2023

By Stella Martin and Rose Amos in Port Moresby Thousands of students at the University of Papua New Guinea staged a protest at the Waigani campus Forum Square today against the US-PNG Defence Cooperation Agreement that is scheduled for signing this afternoon. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is already in the country to sign ... <a title="UPNG student protesters call for ‘transparency’ over US defence pact" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/upng-student-protesters-call-for-transparency-over-us-defence-pact/" aria-label="Read more about UPNG student protesters call for ‘transparency’ over US defence pact">Read more</a>

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‘There must be clarity’ – PNG students protest over US defence deal

May 22, 2023

By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent, and Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist University students in Papua New Guinea are protesting against the signing of a defence cooperation agreement with the United States which is expected to take place today in Port Moresby. Since 6am this morning, students from universities from around the country have ... <a title="‘There must be clarity’ – PNG students protest over US defence deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/there-must-be-clarity-png-students-protest-over-us-defence-deal/" aria-label="Read more about ‘There must be clarity’ – PNG students protest over US defence deal">Read more</a>

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The US could default on June 1 owing to gridlock over the debt limit; Biden vs Trump polls are close

May 22, 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 United States debt limit is a legislative limit on the overall debt the US government can incur. As the US keeps running budget deficits, the debt ... <a title="The US could default on June 1 owing to gridlock over the debt limit; Biden vs Trump polls are close" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/the-us-could-default-on-june-1-owing-to-gridlock-over-the-debt-limit-biden-vs-trump-polls-are-close-205924/" aria-label="Read more about The US could default on June 1 owing to gridlock over the debt limit; Biden vs Trump polls are close">Read more</a>

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What is ‘early intervention’ for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cathy Bent, Research Fellow, La Trobe University Shutterstock Most early support programs for autistic children (also called “early interventions”) are provided after diagnosis. But long waiting times can leave families feeling stressed that they are “missing out” on critical opportunities to support their child. With last week’s ... <a title="What is ‘early intervention’ for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/what-is-early-intervention-for-infants-with-signs-of-autism-and-how-valuable-could-it-be-205839/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘early intervention’ for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?">Read more</a>

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A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milovan Savic, Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Montana has made an unprecedented move to become the first US state to ban TikTok. However, doubts have been raised over the decision’s legal foundation, enforcement mechanisms and underlying ... <a title="A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/a-tiktok-ban-isnt-a-data-security-solution-it-will-be-difficult-to-enforce-and-could-end-up-hurting-users-202732/" aria-label="Read more about A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users">Read more</a>

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‘You can’t not bring your whole self to something’: how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zac Roberts, Associate lecturer, Macquarie University Shutterstock In 1965, James Spigelman joined Charlie Perkins and 30 other students on a bus ride around New South Wales to bring attention to the extent of racial discrimination in Australia. This would go on to be known as the Freedom ... <a title="‘You can’t not bring your whole self to something’: how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/you-cant-not-bring-your-whole-self-to-something-how-jewish-indigenous-women-are-navigating-their-dual-identities-201078/" aria-label="Read more about ‘You can’t not bring your whole self to something’: how Jewish Indigenous women are navigating their dual identities">Read more</a>

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With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help us understand the threats to our native animals

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elodie Camprasse, Research fellow in spider crab ecology, Deakin University blank Elodie Camprasse, Author provided Imagine coming across an injured kangaroo on the side of the road. Or a bat entangled in fruit tree netting. Would you know who to call to get help? After a quick ... <a title="With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help us understand the threats to our native animals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/with-hundreds-of-call-outs-every-day-wildlife-rescue-services-can-help-us-understand-the-threats-to-our-native-animals-205841/" aria-label="Read more about With hundreds of call-outs every day, wildlife rescue services can help us understand the threats to our native animals">Read more</a>

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It’s not just about more homes: unpacking the housing challenges migrants face in Australia

May 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Omid Rezaei, PhD Candidate, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock Australia has long been a nation of migrants. Immigration is now being increased to make up for COVID-related labour shortages. The housing crisis means the new arrivals are likely to face major challenges in finding adequate housing and settling ... <a title="It’s not just about more homes: unpacking the housing challenges migrants face in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/22/its-not-just-about-more-homes-unpacking-the-housing-challenges-migrants-face-in-australia-204753/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not just about more homes: unpacking the housing challenges migrants face in Australia">Read more</a>