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Year: 2024

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New Aussie play Hits reclaims the rush of first concerts and band culture for young women

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Campbell, Lecturer, Performing Arts, UniSA Creative, University of South Australia Morgan Sette It is always wonderful to see a new Australian play, and to see one by a female playwright with a majority female cast and creative team is a thrill. Hits, by multi-talented director/writer/co-producer Rebecca ... <a title="New Aussie play Hits reclaims the rush of first concerts and band culture for young women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/new-aussie-play-hits-reclaims-the-rush-of-first-concerts-and-band-culture-for-young-women-233664/" aria-label="Read more about New Aussie play Hits reclaims the rush of first concerts and band culture for young women">Read more</a>

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AI could revolutionise environmental planning – if we don’t get trapped in the ‘iron cage of rationality’

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Henry, Associate Professor in Planning, Massey University Getty Images Increasingly low-cost environmental sensors coupled with AI-powered analytical tools dangle the promise of faster and more insightful environmental planning. The need for better decision making about the way we use ecosystems and natural resources is even more ... <a title="AI could revolutionise environmental planning – if we don’t get trapped in the ‘iron cage of rationality’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/ai-could-revolutionise-environmental-planning-if-we-dont-get-trapped-in-the-iron-cage-of-rationality-232583/" aria-label="Read more about AI could revolutionise environmental planning – if we don’t get trapped in the ‘iron cage of rationality’">Read more</a>

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Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sebastian Furness, ARC Future Fellow, School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Queensland The Conversation, Rattiya Thongdumhyu/Shutterstock, Petr Ganaj/Pexels Our brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and keeping harmful things out, such as ... <a title="Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/our-blood-brain-barrier-stops-bugs-and-toxins-getting-to-our-brain-heres-how-it-works-230965/" aria-label="Read more about Our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain. Here’s how it works">Read more</a>

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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Wright, Senior Research Fellow, Energy & Circularity, Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University Small collections of electricity generators, or “microgrids”, have long been used in disaster recovery, when network supply falters during bushfires or cyclones. But now the technology is being used to provide secure, 24-7 supplies ... <a title="Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/heres-how-microgrids-are-empowering-regional-and-remote-communities-across-australia-228364/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia">Read more</a>

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Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rob Stokes, Industry Professor, Environment and Sustainability, Macquarie University Rob Stokes The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as homes become ever more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it is OK to oppose ... <a title="Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/why-yimbys-nimbys-bimbys-and-yigbys-all-matter-for-democracy-and-our-future-cities-230877/" aria-label="Read more about Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities">Read more</a>

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Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magnus Söderberg, Professor & Director, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University DebraO’Connor/Shutterstock Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost. But some things matter more ... <a title="Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/nuclear-power-has-an-advantage-not-reflected-in-its-average-price-its-price-stability-and-for-some-users-that-matters-233865/" aria-label="Read more about Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters">Read more</a>

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Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Young, Research Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University, Deakin University After a great deal of political haggling, pressure and negotiations, Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was established a year ago, with a view to stamping out corruption and discouraging any activities that might ... <a title="Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/australias-long-awaited-national-anti-corruption-body-is-a-year-old-is-it-meeting-expectations-233786/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?">Read more</a>

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Professional misconduct can end a career – who should get a second chance?

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marta Rychert, Senior Researcher in Drug Policy and Health Law, Massey University Getty Images We all make mistakes at work. And many factors can contribute to professional lapses, including fatigue, illness and lack of training or professional support. Usually we pick up the pieces and move on. ... <a title="Professional misconduct can end a career – who should get a second chance?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/professional-misconduct-can-end-a-career-who-should-get-a-second-chance-232986/" aria-label="Read more about Professional misconduct can end a career – who should get a second chance?">Read more</a>

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How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University rawf8/Shutterstock Australia is facing dual crises: increasing climate change risks and soaring housing costs. Financial institutions have a crucial role to play in funding and promoting solutions to these challenges. A recent United Nations Environment Programme ... <a title="How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/how-investing-in-green-buildings-including-cheaper-home-loans-is-a-win-for-banks-people-and-our-planet-232476/" aria-label="Read more about How investing in green buildings, including cheaper home loans, is a win for banks, people and our planet">Read more</a>

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What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carmel Taddeo, Senior Lecturer at UniSA Education Futures, University of South Australia Prateek Katyal/Pexels Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Amid proposals to ban teenagers under 16yrs from social media and calls ... <a title="What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/what-can-you-do-if-you-think-your-teen-already-has-unhealthy-social-media-habits-233556/" aria-label="Read more about What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?">Read more</a>

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Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in the average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magnus Söderberg, Professor & Director, Centre for Applied Energy Economics and Policy Research, Griffith University DebraO’Connor/Shutterstock Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost. But some things matter more ... <a title="Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in the average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/nuclear-power-has-an-advantage-not-reflected-in-the-average-price-its-price-stability-and-for-some-users-that-matters-233865/" aria-label="Read more about Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in the average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters">Read more</a>

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Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old

July 4, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adhi Oktaviana, PhD Candidate in Archaeology, Griffith University Cave art site of Leang Karampuang in the Maros-Pangkep karst area of South Sulawesi. A rock art panel on the ceiling depicting three human-like figures interacting with a wild pig dates to at least 51,200 years ago. David P. ... <a title="Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/07/04/found-in-a-cave-in-indonesia-we-can-now-show-the-worlds-oldest-figurative-art-is-51-200-years-old-233663/" aria-label="Read more about Found in a cave in Indonesia, we can now show the world’s oldest figurative art is 51,200 years old">Read more</a>