ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 28, 2026.
Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long and urgent to-do list – and 4 months until an election
If the new premier cannot unify his party and present a clear path forward, Labor will struggle to convince voters it deserves a fourth term.
Over half of Australians surveyed don’t know how the RBA is fighting inflation – making it harder to beat
Let’s unpack how interest rates actually work. Then try the RBA’s quiz to see how well you understand the economy.
The ban on telehealth in voluntary assisted dying doesn’t stack up. Here’s why it should be scrapped
Some aspects of the voluntary assisted dying process, such as eligibility assessments, can’t be discussed by phone or video conference.
Trump is sowing fear over Cuba, terrorism and the ‘radical left’. This is what could come next
The links between Cuba and espionage and terror operations in the US are spurious. Yet, they give Trump the pretext to take action against his enemies.
Thinking of posting pictures of your child online? Ask these 4 questions first
Parents, schools and clubs can regularly post images of children to social media. But doing so deserves more thought than it gets.
How the ‘Big Build’ corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier
Allegations of bikie and criminal infiltration into Victoria’s massive infrastructure program have dogged the premier for months.
Gaming helps mums recover from parenting stress – but guilt can still get in the way
A new study finds gaming supports mothers’ stress relief, skill development, and wellbeing, but parental duties and domestic labour still limit their play.
US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in
Enrichment is key to any country’s nuclear ambitions. The US-Saudi deal is unclear where matters rest on that issue.
What two centuries of Perth storm records tell us about future climate risk
How did Australia’s climate fluctuate before the large-scale burning of fossil fuels? Old records can help us find out.
NZ has a $2.5b building defect problem. Will self-certification make it better or worse?
Building defects and rework silently drain millions from construction budgets. Catching those mistakes earlier could be key to faster builds and cheaper homes.
Want to break free from big tech? ‘Self-hosting’ could be the answer
Self-hosting is a general catch-all term for taking control of your own data. It comes in many flavours.
One grain to rule them all: the history of rice as a global food
Where did rice come from? And how did it spread to become the foundation of global food security?
Starting or running a business with AI? There are legal risks you can’t afford to ignore
AI can work for you while you sleep. But if your chatbot or AI agent gets it wrong, you could be the one who pays the price.
Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?
Your bed is warm and it’s cold outside. Besides, you have a tickle in your throat. Should you go for that run?
Fire can destroy peatlands. But in Australia, it can also help protect them
These ancient wetlands are wildlife hotspots and crucial carbon stores.
Berlin Pride: ISIS still inspires terrorism in Europe – but who carries out these attacks?
ISIS’ extremist tenets often appeal to second-generation Muslim immigrants in Europe and the US.
Crypto ATMs are here to stay despite their scam risks. How should NZ regulate them?
NZ has ruled out an outright ban on crypto ATMs. Overseas experience suggests targeted safeguards could protect users from fraudsters.
The future is scrappy: Montréal’s Fantasia Film Festival hints at what’s next in media
From a Cyberpunk stunt team to a Japanese superhero, Montréal’s Fantasia Film Festival reveals that media evolutions can start with scrappy ideas and budgets.
Vaccine mis- and disinformation isn’t just a threat to public health, but also to our autonomy
When we are mis- or disinformed, it is difficult to act with autonomy. We may make decisions that do not align with our beliefs, even when we seem to be acting voluntarily.
Bird-safe glass must become the norm to prevent collisions with buildings
In Canada, tens of millions of birds are killed annually by crashing into glass on buildings.