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Month: October 2024

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Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own

October 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Abraham Leung, Senior Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University BikePortland/Flickr, CC BY Queensland has joined Tasmania as the second Australian state or territory to offer a A$500 rebate for buyers of new e‑bikes. The pre-election announcement includes a smaller $200 rebate for e‑scooters. The Queensland e‑mobility ... <a title="Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/rebates-for-buying-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-are-good-but-unlikely-to-greatly-boost-sustainable-transport-on-their-own-239939/" aria-label="Read more about Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly boost sustainable transport on their own">Read more</a>

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How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?

October 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Day, Postdoctoral research fellow, Early Start, University of Wollongong Allan Mas/ Pexels , CC BY Throughout our lives, we need to be able to manage our thoughts and behaviour. We need to do this to reach various goals and to get along with others – even ... <a title="How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/10/how-can-you-help-your-child-learn-to-self-regulate-240454/" aria-label="Read more about How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?">Read more</a>

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Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s parliament, the Diet, triggering a snap election for later this month. It’s ... <a title="Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/why-did-japans-new-leader-trigger-snap-elections-only-a-week-after-taking-office-and-what-happens-next-240888/" aria-label="Read more about Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking office? And what happens next?">Read more</a>

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The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University gerardaskes/Shutterstock The Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness. The legislation, if passed, will be Australia’s first standalone cyber security act. It’s aimed at protecting businesses ... <a title="The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/the-australian-government-has-introduced-new-cyber-security-laws-heres-what-you-need-to-know-240889/" aria-label="Read more about The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what you need to know">Read more</a>

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Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Senator Fatima Payman, launching her new political party Australia’s Voice, is pitching strongly at the large number of voters who are disillusioned with the big parties. “Australians are fed up with the major parties having a duopoly, a stranglehold over ... <a title="Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/fatima-paymans-new-australias-voice-party-to-appeal-to-the-unheard-240897/" aria-label="Read more about Fatima Payman’s new Australia’s Voice party to appeal to the ‘unheard’">Read more</a>

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How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Finnerty, Postdoctoral research fellow in conservation, University of Sydney Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators. While this is good for elephants, it’s making life harder for humans who live near them. ... <a title="How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/how-do-you-stop-elephant-herds-from-trashing-crops-and-trees-target-sensitive-nostrils-with-a-scent-fence-239593/" aria-label="Read more about How do you stop elephant herds from trashing crops and trees? Target sensitive nostrils with a ‘scent fence’">Read more</a>

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Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yvette Grant, PhD (Dance) Candidate and Dance History Tutor, The University of Melbourne SDC/Pedro Greig Artistic director Rafael Bonachela’s latest work for the Sydney Dance Company, momenta, had its Melbourne premiere on October 8 at the Playhouse Theatre in the Arts Centre. Bonachela says that he wanted ... <a title="Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/sydney-dance-companys-momenta-a-breathtaking-study-in-perpetual-motion-240320/" aria-label="Read more about Sydney Dance Company’s momenta – a breathtaking study in perpetual motion">Read more</a>

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How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Asha Bowen, Team Lead, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention, Telethon Kids Institute Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time. Skin sores are a highly contagious ... <a title="How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/how-we-partnered-with-local-communities-to-halve-skin-sores-among-aboriginal-children-in-remote-wa-240663/" aria-label="Read more about How we partnered with local communities to halve skin sores among Aboriginal children in remote WA">Read more</a>

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What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jill Colton, Program Director: Secondary Programs and Senior Lecturer: English and Literacy Education, University of South Australia Arrowsmith2/Shutterstock Many Year 12 students are preparing for final exams throughout October and November. What happens if something unexpected happens that makes final preparations or performance on the day more ... <a title="What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/what-is-special-consideration-for-exams-how-does-it-work-240441/" aria-label="Read more about What is special consideration for exams? How does it work?">Read more</a>

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Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerry London, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Torrens University Australia The Australian construction industry has long been facing a crisis of serious defects in apartment buildings. In the past, alarming incidents such as the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation and the Melbourne Lacrosse fire signalled systemic problems in construction. ... <a title="Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/building-companies-feel-they-must-sacrifice-quality-for-profits-but-it-doesnt-have-to-be-this-way-239821/" aria-label="Read more about Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way">Read more</a>

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Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Why has the party’s rhetoric – and public opinion – changed so dramatically?

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Flinders University It might seem surprising today in the era of Donald Trump, but Republicans in the United States once championed immigration and supported pathways to citizenship for undocumented Americans. In January 1989, ... <a title="Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Why has the party’s rhetoric – and public opinion – changed so dramatically?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/republicans-once-championed-immigration-in-the-us-why-has-the-partys-rhetoric-and-public-opinion-changed-so-dramatically-239836/" aria-label="Read more about Republicans once championed immigration in the US. Why has the party’s rhetoric – and public opinion – changed so dramatically?">Read more</a>

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The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

October 9, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Faith Jeremiah, Lecturer in Business Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Lincoln University, New Zealand Getty Images New Zealand is confronting a perfect storm. Its energy grid faces three pressing challenges at once: an unreliable electricity supply, strict emissions reduction targets and ongoing environmental issues related to wastewater ponds. ... <a title="The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/09/the-renewable-energy-hidden-in-our-wastewater-ponds-heres-how-it-could-work-240300/" aria-label="Read more about The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work">Read more</a>