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Month: August 2024

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Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system are causing a perfect storm in Fiji

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Apisalome Movono, Honorary Research Associate, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Fiji’s capital Suva. Getty Images Like many Pacific states that rely on tourism, Fiji had a hard time during the main pandemic years. But as tourism recovers, another crisis threatens the island nation’s stability – ... <a title="Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system are causing a perfect storm in Fiji" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/meth-addiction-hiv-and-a-struggling-health-system-are-causing-a-perfect-storm-in-fiji-236496/" aria-label="Read more about Meth addiction, HIV and a struggling health system are causing a perfect storm in Fiji">Read more</a>

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Generative AI hype is ending – and now the technology might actually become useful

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vitomir Kovanovic, Senior Lecturer in Learning Analytics, University of South Australia Luke Conroy and Anne Fehres & AI4Media / Better Images of AI / Models Built From Fossils, CC BY Less than two years ago, the launch of ChatGPT started a generative AI frenzy. Some said the ... <a title="Generative AI hype is ending – and now the technology might actually become useful" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/generative-ai-hype-is-ending-and-now-the-technology-might-actually-become-useful-236940/" aria-label="Read more about Generative AI hype is ending – and now the technology might actually become useful">Read more</a>

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Most Australians are worried about artificial intelligence, new survey shows. Improved media literacy is vital

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tanya Notley, Associate Professor in Digital Media, Western Sydney University TadaImages/Shutterstock After becoming mainstream in 2023, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is now transforming the way we live. This technology is a type of AI which can generate text, images and other content in response to prompts. In ... <a title="Most Australians are worried about artificial intelligence, new survey shows. Improved media literacy is vital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/most-australians-are-worried-about-artificial-intelligence-new-survey-shows-improved-media-literacy-is-vital-235780/" aria-label="Read more about Most Australians are worried about artificial intelligence, new survey shows. Improved media literacy is vital">Read more</a>

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Sweet home, Chicago: the Democrats return to the site of their most tumultuous convention. This time, they are united

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Byrne, Honorary Fellow, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne Democratic Party delegates from across the United States will gather in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week. While the usual purpose of a convention is for delegates from around the ... <a title="Sweet home, Chicago: the Democrats return to the site of their most tumultuous convention. This time, they are united" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/sweet-home-chicago-the-democrats-return-to-the-site-of-their-most-tumultuous-convention-this-time-they-are-united-236866/" aria-label="Read more about Sweet home, Chicago: the Democrats return to the site of their most tumultuous convention. This time, they are united">Read more</a>

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4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Konstantine Panegyres, McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, researching Greco-Roman antiquity, The University of Melbourne Jr Morty/Shutterstock According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem of any kind. People living in the ancient world also had ... <a title="4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/4-things-ancient-greeks-and-romans-got-right-about-mental-health-232824/" aria-label="Read more about 4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health">Read more</a>

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What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘climate-positive’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ali Cheshmehzangi, Head of School, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Queensland The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different. ... <a title="What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘climate-positive’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/what-makes-brisbane-2032-different-from-paris-and-the-rest-a-climate-positive-olympics-plan-for-lasting-benefits-236511/" aria-label="Read more about What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris and the rest? A ‘climate-positive’ Olympics plan for lasting benefits">Read more</a>

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Australia’s nature is in deep crisis. These 3 easy steps would give our new environment laws teeth

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Burnett, Honorary Associate Professor, ANU College of Law, Australian National University vidspot, Shutterstock The Albanese government’s environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament’s agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the ... <a title="Australia’s nature is in deep crisis. These 3 easy steps would give our new environment laws teeth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/australias-nature-is-in-deep-crisis-these-3-easy-steps-would-give-our-new-environment-laws-teeth-236517/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s nature is in deep crisis. These 3 easy steps would give our new environment laws teeth">Read more</a>

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What can you do if your child hates reading?

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Genevieve McArthur, Professor at the Australian Centre for the Advancement of Literacy, Australian Catholic University NadyaEugene/Shutterstock, CC BY During Book Week, we will see countless photos on social media of happy kids dressed as characters from their favourite books, while schools hold daily events celebrating the joy ... <a title="What can you do if your child hates reading?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/what-can-you-do-if-your-child-hates-reading-236494/" aria-label="Read more about What can you do if your child hates reading?">Read more</a>

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The stunning photographs of Australian artist Anne Zahalka: remembering the past and recording the present

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication. Editor in chief, Design and Art of Australia Online, The University of Melbourne Anne Zahalka, The Artist (self portrait),1988, from the series Resemblance II. Silver dye bleach print 50.0 x 50.0 cm. Courtesy of the artist represented ... <a title="The stunning photographs of Australian artist Anne Zahalka: remembering the past and recording the present" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/the-stunning-photographs-of-australian-artist-anne-zahalka-remembering-the-past-and-recording-the-present-235425/" aria-label="Read more about The stunning photographs of Australian artist Anne Zahalka: remembering the past and recording the present">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS?

August 19, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Amid continued fractious debate about visas for Palestinians, the Albanese government will be trying in parliament this week to “land” two crucial pieces of legislation. The bill to drive an administrator into the CFMEU and the legislation for reform of ... <a title="View from The Hill: Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/19/view-from-the-hill-amid-their-ugly-fighting-over-gaza-visas-will-labor-and-coalition-land-deals-this-week-on-cfmeu-and-ndis-237010/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Amid their ugly fighting over Gaza visas, will Labor and Coalition land deals this week on CFMEU and NDIS?">Read more</a>

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‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis

August 18, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University OlgaKashubin/Shutterstock Top economists are unanimous in believing Australia’s housing market is in crisis. Offered a choice of 14 measures identified by the Economic Society of Australia as likely to restrain prices for buyers and renters, ... <a title="‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/18/doing-nothing-is-not-an-option-top-economists-back-planning-reform-and-public-housing-as-fixes-for-australias-housing-crisis-236309/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Doing nothing is not an option’ – top economists back planning reform and public housing as fixes for Australia’s housing crisis">Read more</a>

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The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women and children fails to hold anyone to account. It’s not enough.

August 16, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chay Brown, Managing Director, Her Story Consulting & Postdoctoral fellow, Australian National University Shutterstock Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died. After two years and 16 hearings, the Senate Inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations women ... <a title="The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women and children fails to hold anyone to account. It’s not enough." class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/16/the-report-on-murdered-and-missing-indigenous-women-and-children-fails-to-hold-anyone-to-account-its-not-enough-236941/" aria-label="Read more about The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women and children fails to hold anyone to account. It’s not enough.">Read more</a>