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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Partlett, Associate Professor of Public Law, The University of Melbourne The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released her long-awaited report on the failure of the commission to investigate the Robodebt scandal. The report finds the commissioner of the NACC committed “officer misconduct”. He ... <a title="In failing to probe Robodebt, Australia’s anti-corruption body fell at the first hurdle. It now has a second chance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/in-failing-to-probe-robodebt-australias-anti-corruption-body-fell-at-the-first-hurdle-it-now-has-a-second-chance-236147/" aria-label="Read more about In failing to probe Robodebt, Australia’s anti-corruption body fell at the first hurdle. It now has a second chance">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hayley Boxall, Research Fellow, Australian National University Shutterstock Domestic and family violence (DFV) has received increasing attention in recent years. It is most commonly associated with intimate partner violence between current and former partners, followed by abuse perpetrated against children by their parents and carers. But what ... <a title="We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/we-cant-solve-family-violence-until-we-include-violence-between-siblings-in-the-conversation-242384/" aria-label="Read more about We can’t solve family violence until we include violence between siblings in the conversation">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Lower petrol prices and an electricity rebate have contributed to a further fall in the quarterly measure of inflation, the Consumer Price Index. The rate in the September quarter dropped to 2.8%, putting ... <a title="Inflation is sinking ever lower. Now that it’s official what’s the RBA going to do?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/inflation-is-sinking-ever-lower-now-that-its-official-whats-the-rba-going-to-do-240336/" aria-label="Read more about Inflation is sinking ever lower. Now that it’s official what’s the RBA going to do?">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Di Yang, Doctoral student, School of Economics, Finance, and Marketing, RMIT University From showing us how to cook the perfect turkey to mastering the art of folding a fitted sheet, Martha Stewart’s name has long been a byword for doing things well at home – “how very ... <a title="Martha Stewart paved the way for influencers. But not everyone finds her brand empowering" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/martha-stewart-paved-the-way-for-influencers-but-not-everyone-finds-her-brand-empowering-241802/" aria-label="Read more about Martha Stewart paved the way for influencers. But not everyone finds her brand empowering">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor A three-day fact-finding mission, headed by three Pacific leaders, has wrapped up in Nouméa, and New Caledonia’s President Louis Mapou says the French territory is at a “turning point”. The semi-autonomous Pacific territory has been riddled with violent unrest since May. While tensions have reportedly eased for now, ... <a title="Pacific leaders’ mission to Nouméa – Mapou says New Caledonia at ‘turning point’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/pacific-leaders-mission-to-noumea-mapou-says-new-caledonia-at-turning-point/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific leaders’ mission to Nouméa – Mapou says New Caledonia at ‘turning point’">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Talamua Media The Commonwealth Heads of Government adopted the Commonwealth Principles on Freedom of Expression and the Role of the Media in Good Governance at their summit meeting in Apia, Samoa, last week. These Principles highlight the importance of freedom of expression and media freedom to democracy. They state that Commonwealth governments “should consider repealing ... <a title="Commonwealth takes bold step to protect freedom of expression" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/commonwealth-takes-bold-step-to-protect-freedom-of-expression/" aria-label="Read more about Commonwealth takes bold step to protect freedom of expression">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashish Nanda, Research Fellow, Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University mayam_studio/Shutterstock Australia’s new digital ID system promises to transform the way we live. All of our key documents, such as driver’s licences and Medicare cards, will be in a single digital wallet, making it easier ... <a title="Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be fixed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/australias-new-digital-id-scheme-falls-short-of-global-privacy-standards-heres-how-it-can-be-fixed-241797/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s new digital ID scheme falls short of global privacy standards. Here’s how it can be fixed">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide Having a female presidential candidate has made gender obvious in this US presidential election, even to many who normally neglect its role. The specific contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, along with the ... <a title="Gender is playing a crucial role in this US election – and it’s not just about Kamala Harris" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/gender-is-playing-a-crucial-role-in-this-us-election-and-its-not-just-about-kamala-harris-242113/" aria-label="Read more about Gender is playing a crucial role in this US election – and it’s not just about Kamala Harris">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne annguyen87, Shutterstock I have never really been interested in ghosts, mummies or zombies, not even at Halloween. But as October 31 approaches each year I am reminded of a biological tale ... <a title="You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the ‘Cordyceps’ fungus creates real-life zombies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/you-can-keep-your-ghosts-and-ghouls-the-cordyceps-fungus-creates-real-life-zombies-241901/" aria-label="Read more about You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the ‘Cordyceps’ fungus creates real-life zombies">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Westrupp, Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University MIA Studio/ Shutterstock Pweeeeese! I want cwacker! If you’ve ever found yourself cringing when your child suddenly starts talking in a high-pitched, baby-like voice, you’re not alone. Many parents and caregivers find this behaviour jarring — and yes, a ... <a title="Why is my kid using a baby voice? How can I manage it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/why-is-my-kid-using-a-baby-voice-how-can-i-manage-it-240436/" aria-label="Read more about Why is my kid using a baby voice? How can I manage it?">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Baumann, Professor in Business, Macquarie University bissig/Shutterstock Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie, Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are participating in ... <a title="What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/what-is-necro-branding-and-whats-it-got-to-do-with-elvis-princess-diana-and-taylor-swift-240989/" aria-label="Read more about What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?">Read more</a>
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October 30, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Daniel, Associate Lecturer in Communications, Western Sydney University IMDB/New Line Cinema Movie monsters have captivated audiences since the days of early cinema. They evoke fascination and terror, allowing audiences to confront their fears from the safety of the movie theatre or living room. Arguably one of ... <a title="Freddy Krueger at 40 – the ultimate horror movie monster (and Halloween costume)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/30/freddy-krueger-at-40-the-ultimate-horror-movie-monster-and-halloween-costume-240905/" aria-label="Read more about Freddy Krueger at 40 – the ultimate horror movie monster (and Halloween costume)">Read more</a>
