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Year: 2024

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Why Egypt refuses to open its border to Palestinians forcibly displaced from Gaza

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liyana Kayali, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney Around 1.5 million Palestinian civilians are currently squeezed into the southern Gaza city of Rafah after repeatedly being forced by Israeli bombardment and ground assaults to evacuate further and further south. The town, which originally had a population of ... <a title="Why Egypt refuses to open its border to Palestinians forcibly displaced from Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/why-egypt-refuses-to-open-its-border-to-palestinians-forcibly-displaced-from-gaza-223735/" aria-label="Read more about Why Egypt refuses to open its border to Palestinians forcibly displaced from Gaza">Read more</a>

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Joining AUKUS could boost NZ’s poor research and technology spending – but at what cost?

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sian Troath, Postdoctoral Fellow, Political Science and International Relations, University of Canterbury There is little doubt the National-led coalition is showing greater interest in the AUKUS security agreement, with Australian officials due to visit New Zealand later this year to brief the government. So far, much of ... <a title="Joining AUKUS could boost NZ’s poor research and technology spending – but at what cost?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/joining-aukus-could-boost-nzs-poor-research-and-technology-spending-but-at-what-cost-223719/" aria-label="Read more about Joining AUKUS could boost NZ’s poor research and technology spending – but at what cost?">Read more</a>

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When homes already hit 40°C inside, it’s better to draw on residents’ local know-how than plan for climate change from above

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Abby Mellick Lopes, Associate Professor, Design Studies, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney Sebastian Pfautsch/Western Sydney University Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This ... <a title="When homes already hit 40°C inside, it’s better to draw on residents’ local know-how than plan for climate change from above" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/when-homes-already-hit-40-c-inside-its-better-to-draw-on-residents-local-know-how-than-plan-for-climate-change-from-above-221870/" aria-label="Read more about When homes already hit 40°C inside, it’s better to draw on residents’ local know-how than plan for climate change from above">Read more</a>

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Efeso Collins . . . ’empowering our rangatahi to think beyond the lines’

February 23, 2024

By Lucy Xia, RNZ News reporter The family of Green MP Fa’anānā Efeso Collins say they are “devastated” at his loss and have thanked the public for their patience during a “difficult time”. Fa’anānā, 49, collapsed and died during a charity event in the Auckland CBD on Wednesday. In their first statement since his death, his ... <a title="Efeso Collins . . . ’empowering our rangatahi to think beyond the lines’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/efeso-collins-empowering-our-rangatahi-to-think-beyond-the-lines/" aria-label="Read more about Efeso Collins . . . ’empowering our rangatahi to think beyond the lines’">Read more</a>

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The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Kate Kelly, PhD Candidate, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, RMIT University Coles and Woolworths, the supermarket chains that together control almost two-thirds of the Australian grocery market, are facing unprecedented scrutiny. One recent inquiry, commissioned by the Australian Council of Trade Unions ... <a title="The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/the-secret-sauce-of-coles-and-woolworths-profits-high-tech-surveillance-and-control-224076/" aria-label="Read more about The secret sauce of Coles’ and Woolworths’ profits: high-tech surveillance and control">Read more</a>

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We discovered two new Australian native mammals – the first of their kind this century

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emily Roycroft, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian National University The newly described western delicate mouse. Ian Bool Australia can lay claim to two new native mammal species, discovered as part of our collaborative research published today in the journal Molecular Ecology. Australia has some of the most unique ... <a title="We discovered two new Australian native mammals – the first of their kind this century" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/we-discovered-two-new-australian-native-mammals-the-first-of-their-kind-this-century-223740/" aria-label="Read more about We discovered two new Australian native mammals – the first of their kind this century">Read more</a>

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We looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laura Marchese, PhD Student at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University YesPhotographers/Shutterstock If you’re thinking about buying plant-based foods, a trip to the supermarket can leave you bewildered. There are plant-based burgers, sausages and mince. The fridges are loaded with non-dairy milk, cheese and ... <a title="We looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/we-looked-at-700-plant-based-foods-to-see-how-healthy-they-really-are-heres-what-we-found-222991/" aria-label="Read more about We looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found">Read more</a>

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‘Why can’t I wear a dress?’ What schools can learn from preschools about supporting trans children

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cris Townley, Postdoctoral research fellow, Western Sydney University Alexander Grey/ Unsplash, CC BY A new group of young children has just started school for the first time, with many excited about new friends, uniforms and being at “big school”. But for trans kids, starting school can be ... <a title="‘Why can’t I wear a dress?’ What schools can learn from preschools about supporting trans children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/why-cant-i-wear-a-dress-what-schools-can-learn-from-preschools-about-supporting-trans-children-223859/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Why can’t I wear a dress?’ What schools can learn from preschools about supporting trans children">Read more</a>

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ABC’s House of Gods: a bold and compelling exploration of contemporary life in an Australian imam’s family

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cherine Fahd, Associate Professor Visual Communication, University of Technology Sydney ABC House of Gods is a gripping new Australian TV drama. It reveals the inner workings of an imam’s family and community, and the corrupting effects of power, ambition and secrets on family and faith. Set in ... <a title="ABC’s House of Gods: a bold and compelling exploration of contemporary life in an Australian imam’s family" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/abcs-house-of-gods-a-bold-and-compelling-exploration-of-contemporary-life-in-an-australian-imams-family-222988/" aria-label="Read more about ABC’s House of Gods: a bold and compelling exploration of contemporary life in an Australian imam’s family">Read more</a>

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‘Robotax’ is a symptom of a gap in Australia’s tax laws. Here’s how to fix it

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ann Kayis-Kumar, Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney = Shutterstock Imagine believing you owed nothing to the Australian Tax Office, and then suddenly finding out decades later that you did, and that the Tax Office had been accruing interest and penalties on it for decades. You might think it ... <a title="‘Robotax’ is a symptom of a gap in Australia’s tax laws. Here’s how to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/robotax-is-a-symptom-of-a-gap-in-australias-tax-laws-heres-how-to-fix-it-223962/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Robotax’ is a symptom of a gap in Australia’s tax laws. Here’s how to fix it">Read more</a>

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Team Taylor – why Swift’s brand works so well and how it could come under threat

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Grimmer, Senior Lecturer in Retail Marketing, University of Tasmania There is no escaping Taylor Swift. Even if you try to ignore the star, she is currently everywhere. On the airwaves, on playlists, streaming services, social media, in the news, on the big screen and at a ... <a title="Team Taylor – why Swift’s brand works so well and how it could come under threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/team-taylor-why-swifts-brand-works-so-well-and-how-it-could-come-under-threat-223443/" aria-label="Read more about Team Taylor – why Swift’s brand works so well and how it could come under threat">Read more</a>

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Are you ready for it? ‘Yeah-nah’ comes back stronger – with a little help from Taylor Swift

February 23, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Burridge, Professor of Linguistics, Monash University Much has been written about the power of Taylor Swift’s poetic lyrics to resonate deeply with her audiences. But forget poetry and literary allusions — their influence pales in comparison to the cultural impact of a resounding “yeah-nah”. During last ... <a title="Are you ready for it? ‘Yeah-nah’ comes back stronger – with a little help from Taylor Swift" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/02/23/are-you-ready-for-it-yeah-nah-comes-back-stronger-with-a-little-help-from-taylor-swift-224062/" aria-label="Read more about Are you ready for it? ‘Yeah-nah’ comes back stronger – with a little help from Taylor Swift">Read more</a>