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Year: 2023

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‘Unreasonable, unjust, oppressive’: how a police program targeted Indigenous kids

November 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vicki Sentas, Senior Lecturer, UNSW Law, UNSW Sydney “Unreasonable, unjust, oppressive or improperly discriminatory in its effect on children and young people.” That’s how the Law Enforcement Conduction Commission (LECC) described a police program that aims to target likely offenders before they commit crimes. It’s a program ... <a title="‘Unreasonable, unjust, oppressive’: how a police program targeted Indigenous kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/unreasonable-unjust-oppressive-how-a-police-program-targeted-indigenous-kids-216627/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Unreasonable, unjust, oppressive’: how a police program targeted Indigenous kids">Read more</a>

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Labor recovers in Morgan after post-referendum slump; LNP leads in Queensland

November 1, 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 A federal Morgan poll, conducted October 22–29 from a sample of 1,375, gave Labor a 53–47 lead, a 3.5-point gain for Labor since the previous week. An ... <a title="Labor recovers in Morgan after post-referendum slump; LNP leads in Queensland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/labor-recovers-in-morgan-after-post-referendum-slump-lnp-leads-in-queensland-216164/" aria-label="Read more about Labor recovers in Morgan after post-referendum slump; LNP leads in Queensland">Read more</a>

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Australian MPs walk a difficult line on Israel-Hamas conflict

November 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andy Marks, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances, Western Sydney University The failure of the Voice referendum appeared to confirm Australians broadly reject propositions they believe to be characterised by divisiveness. There are few geopolitical circumstances more polarising than the drastic flaring of conflict between Israel and ... <a title="Australian MPs walk a difficult line on Israel-Hamas conflict" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/australian-mps-walk-a-difficult-line-on-israel-hamas-conflict-216629/" aria-label="Read more about Australian MPs walk a difficult line on Israel-Hamas conflict">Read more</a>

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Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?

November 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Fuller, Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney Shutterstock Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to help you with targeted fat loss. These ads promote a concept known as “spot reduction”, claiming you can burn fat ... <a title="Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/can-i-actually-target-areas-to-lose-fat-like-my-belly-205203/" aria-label="Read more about Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly?">Read more</a>

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How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?

November 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland Volodymyr Proskurovskyi/Unsplash Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and its high levels of caffeine are among the main reasons why. It’s a natural stimulant that provides an energy buzz, and ... <a title="How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/how-is-decaf-coffee-made-and-is-it-really-caffeine-free-215546/" aria-label="Read more about How is decaf coffee made? And is it really caffeine-free?">Read more</a>

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Storms or sea-level rise – what really causes beach erosion?

November 1, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas Oliver, Senior lecturer, UNSW Canberra, Australian Defence Force Academy John Hudson Beaches are dynamic. They change from week to week and month to month. Have you ever wondered what causes these changes? Or how beaches might fare as sea levels rise and if storms increase in ... <a title="Storms or sea-level rise – what really causes beach erosion?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/01/storms-or-sea-level-rise-what-really-causes-beach-erosion-209213/" aria-label="Read more about Storms or sea-level rise – what really causes beach erosion?">Read more</a>

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The US just issued the world’s strongest action yet on regulating AI. Here’s what to expect

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toby Walsh, Professor of AI, Research Group Leader, UNSW Sydney Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA On Monday US President Joe Biden released a wide ranging and ambitious executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) – catapulting the US to the front of conversations about regulating AI. In doing so, the ... <a title="The US just issued the world’s strongest action yet on regulating AI. Here’s what to expect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/the-us-just-issued-the-worlds-strongest-action-yet-on-regulating-ai-heres-what-to-expect-216729/" aria-label="Read more about The US just issued the world’s strongest action yet on regulating AI. Here’s what to expect">Read more</a>

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Think the RBA will lift rates on Melbourne Cup day? Don’t bet your house on it

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Each of Australia’s big four banks is now predicting a rate rise in six days’ time on Melbourne Cup Tuesday. It would add another A$77 to the monthly cost of servicing a $500,000 mortgage and ... <a title="Think the RBA will lift rates on Melbourne Cup day? Don’t bet your house on it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/think-the-rba-will-lift-rates-on-melbourne-cup-day-dont-bet-your-house-on-it-216716/" aria-label="Read more about Think the RBA will lift rates on Melbourne Cup day? Don’t bet your house on it">Read more</a>

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‘Cheap police’: Four Corners shows the dangers of private policing in the NT and why First Nations people are more at risk

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thalia Anthony, Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney Screenshot ABC YouTube Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people and mentions of discrimination and violence against First Nations people. The most recent ABC Four Corners episode, Guarded, investigates the ... <a title="‘Cheap police’: Four Corners shows the dangers of private policing in the NT and why First Nations people are more at risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/cheap-police-four-corners-shows-the-dangers-of-private-policing-in-the-nt-and-why-first-nations-people-are-more-at-risk-216442/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Cheap police’: Four Corners shows the dangers of private policing in the NT and why First Nations people are more at risk">Read more</a>

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The enduring appeal of Friends, and why so many of us feel we’ve lost a personal friend in Matthew Perry

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Gerace, Senior Lecturer and Head of Course – Positive Psychology, CQUniversity Australia The death of Matthew Perry, best known for his role as Chandler Bing in the television series Friends, has seen an outpouring of grief from fans and the Hollywood community. His passing at age ... <a title="The enduring appeal of Friends, and why so many of us feel we’ve lost a personal friend in Matthew Perry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/the-enduring-appeal-of-friends-and-why-so-many-of-us-feel-weve-lost-a-personal-friend-in-matthew-perry-216626/" aria-label="Read more about The enduring appeal of Friends, and why so many of us feel we’ve lost a personal friend in Matthew Perry">Read more</a>

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How can kids have a healthier Halloween? And what do you do with the leftover lollies?

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clare Dix, Research Fellow in Nutrition & Dietetics, The University of Queensland Charles Parker/ Pexels, CC BY-SA Halloween is a very exciting time for children and let’s face it, for many adults, too. The costumes, decorations and of course the treats all contribute to the thrill of ... <a title="How can kids have a healthier Halloween? And what do you do with the leftover lollies?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/how-can-kids-have-a-healthier-halloween-and-what-do-you-do-with-the-leftover-lollies-216634/" aria-label="Read more about How can kids have a healthier Halloween? And what do you do with the leftover lollies?">Read more</a>

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‘Why did he Leve Me?’ 5 things grieving children want to know about the death of a loved one

October 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Breen, Professor of Psychology, Curtin University Shutterstock Death and grief are not easy to talk about. Talking to children about these can be harder still. Our instinct to protect children from harsh realities means we might avoid these topics altogether. But, as we discovered in our ... <a title="‘Why did he Leve Me?’ 5 things grieving children want to know about the death of a loved one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/10/31/why-did-he-leve-me-5-things-grieving-children-want-to-know-about-the-death-of-a-loved-one-215881/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Why did he Leve Me?’ 5 things grieving children want to know about the death of a loved one">Read more</a>