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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra In 2023, Anthony Albanese was shooting for the moon, his eyes on the Voice referendum. On one view, he looked like the idealist reflecting his left-wing roots. In 2024, we’re seeing a pragmatic, determined, managerial prime minister, busy attempting to ... <a title="View from the Hill: Albanese hit by unexpected wave as he tries to clear the decks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/view-from-the-hill-albanese-hit-by-unexpected-wave-as-he-tries-to-clear-the-decks-226727/" aria-label="Read more about View from the Hill: Albanese hit by unexpected wave as he tries to clear the decks">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Since the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released its recommendations in December, there has been a series of Town Hall events to discuss them around the country – but no actual changes. Today the ... <a title="Draft NDIS bill is the first step to reform – but some details have disability advocates worried" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/draft-ndis-bill-is-the-first-step-to-reform-but-some-details-have-disability-advocates-worried-226730/" aria-label="Read more about Draft NDIS bill is the first step to reform – but some details have disability advocates worried">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Asia Pacific Report Two of the global Freedom Flotilla ships are being prepared in Turkey and almost ready for the upcoming humanitarian mission to Gaza. It is expected that the flotilla will include a New Zealand medical team. Kia Ora Gaza is a member of the international Freedom Flotilla Coalition — a grassroots solidarity movement ... <a title="Next Freedom Flotilla nearly ready to sail for Gaza with NZ medics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/next-freedom-flotilla-nearly-ready-to-sail-for-gaza-with-nz-medics/" aria-label="Read more about Next Freedom Flotilla nearly ready to sail for Gaza with NZ medics">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney The Albanese government came to power with a promise to be “strong on borders without being weak on humanity”. But there was little humanity in parliament yesterday as the government tried ... <a title="The consequences of the government’s new migration legislation could be dire – for individuals and for Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/the-consequences-of-the-governments-new-migration-legislation-could-be-dire-for-individuals-and-for-australia-226713/" aria-label="Read more about The consequences of the government’s new migration legislation could be dire – for individuals and for Australia">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colin Caprani, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, Monash University When the container ship MV Dali, 300 metres long and massing around 100,000 tonnes, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. Six people ... <a title="Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-a-bridge-engineer-explains-what-happened-and-what-needs-to-change-226716/" aria-label="Read more about Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Steer, Deputy Director, Institute for Space (InSpace), Australian National University Landsat image of Lake Torrens, South Australia. NASA Earth Observatory Last week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed a A$207 million commitment with the United States in support of “Landsat Next”. ... <a title="Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/australia-just-committed-207-million-to-a-major-satellite-program-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it-226621/" aria-label="Read more about Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Pratik Raul, PhD candidiate, University of Canberra Shutterstock Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics. For decades, autism research has focused on behavioural, cognitive, social and communication difficulties. These studies highlighted how autistic people face issues with everyday tasks that allistic (meaning non-autistic) ... <a title="‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/noisy-autistic-brains-seem-better-at-certain-tasks-heres-why-neuroaffirmative-research-matters-225180/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Cresswell, Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia In the Southern Ocean about 4,000 kilometres from Perth lies a truly extraordinary place. Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the ... <a title="These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/these-extraordinary-australian-islands-are-teeming-with-life-and-we-must-protect-them-before-its-too-late-226513/" aria-label="Read more about These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ruth Wells, Research fellow, UNSW Sydney Late last week, a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees fleeing a squalid camp in Bangladesh capsized off the coast of Indonesia. Around 75 people were rescued, including nine children, but more than 70 are missing and presumed dead. This tragedy isn’t ... <a title="Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/gangs-kidnappings-murders-why-thousands-of-rohingya-are-desperately-trying-to-escape-refugee-camps-by-boats-224515/" aria-label="Read more about Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalist South Auckland was a hub of indigenous pride as the Auckland Polyfest 2024 revealed a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, youth empowerment, and the enduring legacy of Pasifika heritage. From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival ... <a title="Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/auckland-polyfest-2024-vibrant-showcase-of-cultural-diversity-youth-empowerment/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hilary Stace, Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on respite care for ... <a title="After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/after-seven-decades-of-fighting-disabled-people-are-still-vulnerable-when-it-comes-to-support-226218/" aria-label="Read more about After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magnus Moglia, Associate Professor in Systems Science and Sustainable Urbanism, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Recent revelations about poor air quality at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station probably came as no surprise for passengers who have experienced such conditions. Train platforms, bus terminal and nearby areas have recorded ... <a title="Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-heres-how-to-improve-it-225799/" aria-label="Read more about Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it">Read more</a>
