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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toner Stevenson, Honorary history affiliate in the School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney Elizabeth Campbell operating the Floyd Telescope, 1922 total solar eclipse. State Library Western Australia 4131B/3/8, enhanced detail, Author provided A total solar eclipse is a remarkable alignment of ... <a title="Since the late 19th century, adventurous female ‘eclipse chasers’ have contributed to science in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/since-the-late-19th-century-adventurous-female-eclipse-chasers-have-contributed-to-science-in-australia-200552/" aria-label="Read more about Since the late 19th century, adventurous female ‘eclipse chasers’ have contributed to science in Australia">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Saman Khalesi, Postdoctoral Fellow of the National Heart Foundation & Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Nutrition, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity Australia Shutterstock Australians are predicted to spend around A$1.7 billion on chocolates, hot cross buns and other special foods this Easter season. ... <a title="Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/heres-why-having-chocolate-can-make-you-feel-great-or-a-bit-sick-plus-4-tips-for-better-eating-202848/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Bateman, Associate professor, Curtin University Luis Cristofori/Shutterstock Australia has an ambivalent relationship with dingoes – to some they are almost magical representations of our arid landscapes, responsible for holding back a tide of foxes and feral cats, as found in some studies. To others they are ... <a title="Dingo attacks are rare – but here’s what you need to know about dingo safety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/dingo-attacks-are-rare-but-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-dingo-safety-203233/" aria-label="Read more about Dingo attacks are rare – but here’s what you need to know about dingo safety">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn J. Whitaker, Associate Professor, New Testament, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity Pavias Andreas, The Crucifixion, second half of the 15th century National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum The cross, or crucifix, is arguably the central image of Christianity. What’s the difference between the two? A ... <a title="The crucifixion gap: why it took hundreds of years for art to depict Jesus dying on the cross" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/the-crucifixion-gap-why-it-took-hundreds-of-years-for-art-to-depict-jesus-dying-on-the-cross-202348/" aria-label="Read more about The crucifixion gap: why it took hundreds of years for art to depict Jesus dying on the cross">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor emerita, University of Sydney Despite the political acrimony over the Voice referendum, what’s most striking is the similarities between the positions of the Coalition and the Labor government. Both agree Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be recognised in the Constitution. Both agree ... <a title="How does the Liberal Party’s Voice policy stack up against the proposed referendum?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/how-does-the-liberal-partys-voice-policy-stack-up-against-the-proposed-referendum-203352/" aria-label="Read more about How does the Liberal Party’s Voice policy stack up against the proposed referendum?">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
By Lydia Lewis and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalists The Fiji Parliament has voted to “kill” a draconian media law in Suva today, sending newsrooms across the country into celebrations. Twenty nine parliamentarians voted to repeal the Media Industry Development Act, while 21 voted against it and 3 did not vote. The law — which ... <a title="Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/historic-day-for-fiji-journalism-as-draconian-media-law-scrapped/" aria-label="Read more about Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
By Kalinga Seneviratne in Suva There was euphoria at the campus of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva in Fiji last Thursday when news came from New York that a historic resolution on climate action had been adopted unanimously at the United Nations General Assembly. The resolution refers to the International Court ... <a title="‘Frustrated’ USP law students were catalyst for landmark UN climate vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/frustrated-usp-law-students-were-catalyst-for-landmark-un-climate-vote/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Frustrated’ USP law students were catalyst for landmark UN climate vote">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hugh Possingham, Professor, The University of Queensland Mee Ko Dong/Shutterstock Australia has embarked on an experiment to create a market for biodiversity. No, we’re not talking about buying and selling wildlife, although, sadly, there is a black market for that. This is about repairing and restoring landscapes, ... <a title="Can a ‘nature repair market’ really save Australia’s environment? It’s not perfect, but it’s worth a shot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/can-a-nature-repair-market-really-save-australias-environment-its-not-perfect-but-its-worth-a-shot-203126/" aria-label="Read more about Can a ‘nature repair market’ really save Australia’s environment? It’s not perfect, but it’s worth a shot">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content JACINDA ARDERN Thomas Coughlan (Herald): Sensitivity made Jacinda Ardern stronger (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): Ardern; lifting the veil (paywalled) Toby Manhire (Spinoff): Jacinda Ardern says goodbye Jess Mutch McKay (1News): Analysis: Ardern’s ... <a title="Newsletter: April 6 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/newsletter-april-6-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: April 6 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hallam Stevens, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, James Cook University Mike Corder / AP Last week, an Australian “cultured meat” company called Vow made headlines with a meatball made from the flesh of a woolly mammoth – or something very much like it. Combining the technologies of lab-based ... <a title="A mammoth meatball hints at a future of exotic lab-grown meats, but the reality will be far more boring, and rife with problems" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/a-mammoth-meatball-hints-at-a-future-of-exotic-lab-grown-meats-but-the-reality-will-be-far-more-boring-and-rife-with-problems-203243/" aria-label="Read more about A mammoth meatball hints at a future of exotic lab-grown meats, but the reality will be far more boring, and rife with problems">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alix Woolard, Postdoctoral research fellow, Telethon Kids Institute Joice Kelly/Unsplash Traumatic experiences are surprisingly common, with about three-quarters of the population dealing with some form of trauma at least once in their lives. This might mean experiencing things like abuse, violence or natural disasters. Experiencing a traumatic ... <a title="Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/experiencing-trauma-can-change-some-peoples-outlook-on-life-sometimes-for-the-better-199088/" aria-label="Read more about Experiencing trauma can change some people’s outlook on life – sometimes for the better">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Beck, Professor of Constitutional Law, Monash University Shutterstock There’s a good chance your local council starts each official council meeting with a religious prayer – and it’s almost always a Christian prayer. Around one-third of Australian local governments have a prayer, with the figure rising to ... <a title="Many local councils still officially pray to God. Here’s why this may be unlawful and should be abandoned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/06/many-local-councils-still-officially-pray-to-god-heres-why-this-may-be-unlawful-and-should-be-abandoned-203192/" aria-label="Read more about Many local councils still officially pray to God. Here’s why this may be unlawful and should be abandoned">Read more</a>
