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July 2, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sven Teske, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney The Coalition’s pledge to build seven nuclear reactors, if elected, would represent a huge shift in energy policy for Australia. It also poses serious questions about whether this nation can meet its international climate obligations. ... <a title="Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ may blow out by 40% under the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan – and that’s the best-case scenario" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/02/australias-carbon-budget-may-blow-out-by-40-under-the-coalitions-nuclear-energy-plan-and-thats-the-best-case-scenario-233108/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ may blow out by 40% under the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan – and that’s the best-case scenario">Read more</a>
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July 2, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeff Borland, Professor of Economics, The University of Melbourne Pro-stock Studio/Shutterstock Five weeks annual leave is an idea whose time may have come. A decade ago, a Productivity Commission inquiry into Australia’s industrial relations system, recommended governments periodically “examine whether there are any grounds for extending the ... <a title="Increasing annual leave to five weeks would cost employers less than you might think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/02/increasing-annual-leave-to-five-weeks-would-cost-employers-less-than-you-might-think-233441/" aria-label="Read more about Increasing annual leave to five weeks would cost employers less than you might think">Read more</a>
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July 2, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Russell Mullett, Traditional Custodian — Kurnai, Indigenous Knowledge GunaiKurnai Elder Uncle Russell Mullett at entrance to Cloggs Cave, East Gippsland. Jess Shapiro, courtesy GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, “the oldest living cultures in ... <a title="Oldest living culture: our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/02/oldest-living-culture-our-new-research-shows-an-indigenous-ritual-passed-down-for-500-generations-230782/" aria-label="Read more about Oldest living culture: our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations">Read more</a>
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July 2, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Williams, Senior Lecturer (Nursing), School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology New Zealand’s school achievement is currently front and centre with the government’s plans to invest NZ$67 million into structured literacy. But what has been largely missing from the discussion on education is the impact ... <a title="If the NZ government wants to improve student outcomes, it needs to invest more in school-based healthcare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/02/if-the-nz-government-wants-to-improve-student-outcomes-it-needs-to-invest-more-in-school-based-healthcare-232021/" aria-label="Read more about If the NZ government wants to improve student outcomes, it needs to invest more in school-based healthcare">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sam Hoang, Research Officer, Centre for International Research on Education Systems, Victoria University On Monday, the federal government more than doubled the application fee for international student visas. The move is effective immediately and sees the non-refundable fee jump from A$710 to $1,600. The surprise news comes ... <a title="As student visa fees jump to $1,600, Australia is refusing more applications than ever" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/as-student-visa-fees-jump-to-1-600-australia-is-refusing-more-applications-than-ever-233667/" aria-label="Read more about As student visa fees jump to $1,600, Australia is refusing more applications than ever">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Rebel Senator Fatima Payman has escalated her confrontation with the Labor Party by claiming “some members” are trying to intimidate her into quitting the Senate. The government is uncertain whether the Greens will exploit the situation with another pro-Palestinian motion ... <a title="View from The Hill: Fatima Payman alleges attempts to ‘intimidate’ her into quitting the Senate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/view-from-the-hill-fatima-payman-alleges-attempts-to-intimidate-her-into-quitting-the-senate-233673/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Fatima Payman alleges attempts to ‘intimidate’ her into quitting the Senate">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Romain Fathi, Senior Lecturer, School of History, ANU / Chercheur Associé at the Centre d’Histoire de Sciences Po, Australian National University Exit polls after the first round of the French legislative elections indicate the far-right National Rally party leading with about 34% of the vote. The New ... <a title="The far-right has surged to the lead in France’s elections. But forming a government remains a tall order" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/the-far-right-has-surged-to-the-lead-in-frances-elections-but-forming-a-government-remains-a-tall-order-233659/" aria-label="Read more about The far-right has surged to the lead in France’s elections. But forming a government remains a tall order">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bhavna Middha, ARC DECRA and Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University Arctic ice, Shutterstock Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use plastic. The idea is that making a small change in our daily lives will collectively make a big ... <a title="Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/plastic-free-july-is-a-waste-of-time-if-the-onus-is-only-on-consumers-233436/" aria-label="Read more about Plastic Free July is a waste of time if the onus is only on consumers">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Melbourne Venus and Adonis depicted in a work by Simon Vouet. British Museum, CC BY-NC Sometime around 100 AD, the Roman lawyer and aristocrat Pliny sent a letter to his third wife, Calpurnia – who was staying in a ... <a title="Did people in Ancient Rome and Greece love the same way we do? Perhaps even more hopelessly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/did-people-in-ancient-rome-and-greece-love-the-same-way-we-do-perhaps-even-more-hopelessly-233561/" aria-label="Read more about Did people in Ancient Rome and Greece love the same way we do? Perhaps even more hopelessly">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike Joy, Morgan Foundation Senior Research Fellow in Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington William West/AFP via Getty Images New Zealand’s rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater reservoirs are under pressure. Some lakes are regularly plagued by algal blooms because of ... <a title="Gaps in reporting of nitrogen fertiliser use on farms leave an incomplete picture of impacts on water quality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/gaps-in-reporting-of-nitrogen-fertiliser-use-on-farms-leave-an-incomplete-picture-of-impacts-on-water-quality-232709/" aria-label="Read more about Gaps in reporting of nitrogen fertiliser use on farms leave an incomplete picture of impacts on water quality">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections yesterday showed a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. In both of New Caledonia’s constituencies, the second round will look like a showdown between pro-independence and pro-France contestants. The French Pacific ... <a title="French elections: First round of Pacific results show polarisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/french-elections-first-round-of-pacific-results-show-polarisation/" aria-label="Read more about French elections: First round of Pacific results show polarisation">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michaela Rankin, Professor and Head, Department of Accounting, Monash University Smart Calendar/Shutterstock This article is part of The Conversation’s “Business Basics” series where we ask experts to discuss key concepts in business, economics and finance. Today is July 1, the first day of the new financial year ... <a title="What are financial years – and why are they different from calendar years?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/01/what-are-financial-years-and-why-are-they-different-from-calendar-years-233655/" aria-label="Read more about What are financial years – and why are they different from calendar years?">Read more</a>
