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Year: 2023

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How to never get a speeding fine again — and maybe save a child’s life

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Mclaughlin, Adjunct Research Fellow, The University of Western Australia Matthew Mclaughlin What if our cars didn’t allow us to speed? Or, at least, strongly encouraged us not to speed? We could help motorists avoid speeding — and therefore reduce emissions and fuel use, improve traffic flow, ... <a title="How to never get a speeding fine again — and maybe save a child’s life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/how-to-never-get-a-speeding-fine-again-and-maybe-save-a-childs-life-216347/" aria-label="Read more about How to never get a speeding fine again — and maybe save a child’s life">Read more</a>

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It’s hard to find a surrogate in Australia. But heading overseas comes with risks

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ezra Kneebone, PhD Candidate, Monash University Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema Surrogacy offers the chance of parenthood for those who can’t carry a pregnancy for medical or social reasons. In a surrogacy arrangement, a surrogate gives birth to a baby for the intended parents to raise. Most intended parents are ... <a title="It’s hard to find a surrogate in Australia. But heading overseas comes with risks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/its-hard-to-find-a-surrogate-in-australia-but-heading-overseas-comes-with-risks-206182/" aria-label="Read more about It’s hard to find a surrogate in Australia. But heading overseas comes with risks">Read more</a>

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Interlinking tunnels, hidden explosives and civilian casualties: the Israel-Hamas war enters a precarious new phase

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charles Knight, Adjunct Lecturer in Terrorism and Assymetric Conflict and Senior Researcher in Urban Warfare (UNSW), Charles Sturt University With Israeli Defence Forces now reportedly surrounding Gaza City, the most densely packed part of the Gaza Strip, their fight against Hamas has entered a new phase focused ... <a title="Interlinking tunnels, hidden explosives and civilian casualties: the Israel-Hamas war enters a precarious new phase" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/interlinking-tunnels-hidden-explosives-and-civilian-casualties-the-israel-hamas-war-enters-a-precarious-new-phase-216830/" aria-label="Read more about Interlinking tunnels, hidden explosives and civilian casualties: the Israel-Hamas war enters a precarious new phase">Read more</a>

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If NZ’s new government wants a simple fix to improve child poverty, here’s what it should do

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan St John, Honorary Associate Professor, Economic Policy Centre, Auckland Business School, University of Auckland With a National-led coalition government taking shape (how long it takes is another matter), the nation’s “squeezed middle” awaits the financial relief promised during the election campaign. As the lead party, National’s ... <a title="If NZ’s new government wants a simple fix to improve child poverty, here’s what it should do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/if-nzs-new-government-wants-a-simple-fix-to-improve-child-poverty-heres-what-it-should-do-217260/" aria-label="Read more about If NZ’s new government wants a simple fix to improve child poverty, here’s what it should do">Read more</a>

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Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Winnie Tong, Clinical Immunologist & Allergist, Immunopathologist and Senior Lecturer, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock 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. Penicillins are the most prescribed ... <a title="Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/do-you-think-you-have-a-penicillin-allergy-you-might-be-wrong-212874/" aria-label="Read more about Do you think you have a penicillin allergy? You might be wrong">Read more</a>

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Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Cook, Lecturer, School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong Sophie-May Kerr The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the impacts of air quality on high-rise living. However, apartments face a range of atmospheric challenges. These include air and noise pollution, temperature and weather extremes, bushfire smoke and ... <a title="Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/heat-cold-pollution-noise-and-insects-too-many-apartment-blocks-arent-up-to-the-challenge-215990/" aria-label="Read more about Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: too many apartment blocks aren’t up to the challenge">Read more</a>

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When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tina Daniel, Researcher and Lecturer, Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy, Australian Catholic University Marta Wave/Pexels , CC BY-SA Learning to read is one of the most important parts of early schooling. But there is ongoing and arguably increasing concern too many Australian children are falling ... <a title="When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/when-do-kids-learn-to-read-how-do-you-know-if-your-child-is-falling-behind-214154/" aria-label="Read more about When do kids learn to read? How do you know if your child is falling behind?">Read more</a>

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Is drug testing in the workplace effective or necessary?

November 9, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jarryd Bartle, Associate Lecturer, RMIT University Shutterstock Alcohol and other drug use is a major problem in Australian workplaces costing more than A$4 billion a year. Of this, $3.6 billion is due to absenteeism. While testing is legal to ensure the health and safety of workers, companies ... <a title="Is drug testing in the workplace effective or necessary?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/09/is-drug-testing-in-the-workplace-effective-or-necessary-216628/" aria-label="Read more about Is drug testing in the workplace effective or necessary?">Read more</a>

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LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: How the Hamas-Israel War is a Catalyst of Global Order Change

November 8, 2023

The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin at midday Thurs November 9, 2023 (NZST) and Wednesday November 8, 6pm (USEDST). Today, In this the eleventh episode of A View from Afar for 2023, political scientist Dr Paul Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning will examine how the post-World War II liberal internationalist ... <a title="LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: How the Hamas-Israel War is a Catalyst of Global Order Change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/08/live-midday-thurs-how-the-hamas-israel-war-is-a-catalyst-of-global-order-change/" aria-label="Read more about LIVE @MIDDAY THURS: How the Hamas-Israel War is a Catalyst of Global Order Change">Read more</a>

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‘Clear change in Australia’s attitude’: what mattered most to China about Anthony Albanese’s visit

November 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jingdong Yuan, Associate Professor, Asia-Pacific security, University of Sydney As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded his four-day visit to China, both countries agreed it was important to keep up the momentum in their steadily warming relations, while also expanding their areas of cooperation. Both sides emphasised the ... <a title="‘Clear change in Australia’s attitude’: what mattered most to China about Anthony Albanese’s visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/08/clear-change-in-australias-attitude-what-mattered-most-to-china-about-anthony-albaneses-visit-217270/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Clear change in Australia’s attitude’: what mattered most to China about Anthony Albanese’s visit">Read more</a>

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The words that helped wrongly convict Kathleen Folbigg

November 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University Prosecutor: Are you able to say whether or not Caleb died from a catastrophic asphyxiating event of unknown causes? Pathologist: I believe that is likely. […] Prosecutor: In relation to Laura […] her cause of death was consistent with smothering? ... <a title="The words that helped wrongly convict Kathleen Folbigg" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/08/the-words-that-helped-wrongly-convict-kathleen-folbigg-200635/" aria-label="Read more about The words that helped wrongly convict Kathleen Folbigg">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia’s mission to reach net-zero

November 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra As climate minister in the former Labor government, Greg Combet has endured the rigours of the “climate wars”. He oversaw the highly contentious move to put a price on carbon, which ultimately came to grief under the Abbott government. Fast ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia’s mission to reach net-zero" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/08/politics-with-michelle-grattan-former-climate-minister-greg-combet-on-australias-mission-to-reach-net-zero-217277/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia’s mission to reach net-zero">Read more</a>