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It was lonely during WWII. Those at home and away coped through letters

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Carson, Historian of Emotions and Australian Society, University of Adelaide State Library Victoria Gee I am lonely sweetheart, it may sound silly having so many men and cobbers around me, but when I say lonely I don’t mean lack of company, I am lonely for you, ... <a title="It was lonely during WWII. Those at home and away coped through letters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/it-was-lonely-during-wwii-those-at-home-and-away-coped-through-letters-258577/" aria-label="Read more about It was lonely during WWII. Those at home and away coped through letters">Read more</a>

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My cat needs to be contained indoors – how do I make sure it stays happy?

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Padalino, Associate Professor of Animal Behaviour, Husbandry and Welfare, Southern Cross University Alexander JT/Unsplash In Australia, there are some 5 million pet cats, and several million feral cats that live outdoors and away from human care, with devastating consequences for native wildlife. While there’s debate over ... <a title="My cat needs to be contained indoors – how do I make sure it stays happy?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/my-cat-needs-to-be-contained-indoors-how-do-i-make-sure-it-stays-happy-263333/" aria-label="Read more about My cat needs to be contained indoors – how do I make sure it stays happy?">Read more</a>

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Ageing Australians are waiting too long for home care packages. Here’s why

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Woods, Professor of Health Economics, University of Technology Sydney Federal Aged Care Minister Sam Rae was heavily questioned in parliament yesterday for delaying the release of 83,000 new home care packages, from July 1 to November 1. In March 2025, more than 289,000 older Australians had ... <a title="Ageing Australians are waiting too long for home care packages. Here’s why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/ageing-australians-are-waiting-too-long-for-home-care-packages-heres-why-264125/" aria-label="Read more about Ageing Australians are waiting too long for home care packages. Here’s why">Read more</a>

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80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stacey Pizzino, Lecturer, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland Aerial view of Enewetak Atoll showing nuclear test craters. Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2021 On September 2, 1945, the second world war ended when Japan officially surrendered. Today, on the 80th anniversary, the physical legacy ... <a title="80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/80-years-since-the-end-of-world-war-ii-a-dangerous-legacy-lingers-in-the-pacific-264127/" aria-label="Read more about 80 years since the end of World War II, a dangerous legacy lingers in the Pacific">Read more</a>

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It’s OK for people to cry at work. Here’s how you can respond as a colleague or manager

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Johns, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, University of Technology Sydney Comeback Images/Getty Midway through a difficult discussion in her performance review, an employee named Jane finally cracks, and the tears start. Her boss doesn’t know what to do and handles the situation ... <a title="It’s OK for people to cry at work. Here’s how you can respond as a colleague or manager" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/its-ok-for-people-to-cry-at-work-heres-how-you-can-respond-as-a-colleague-or-manager-263632/" aria-label="Read more about It’s OK for people to cry at work. Here’s how you can respond as a colleague or manager">Read more</a>

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It was lonely during WII. Those at home and away coped through letters

September 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Carson, Historian of Emotions and Australian Society, University of Adelaide State Library Victoria Gee I am lonely sweetheart, it may sound silly having so many men and cobbers around me, but when I say lonely I don’t mean lack of company, I am lonely for you, ... <a title="It was lonely during WII. Those at home and away coped through letters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/it-was-lonely-during-wii-those-at-home-and-away-coped-through-letters-258577/" aria-label="Read more about It was lonely during WII. Those at home and away coped through letters">Read more</a>

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250+ media ‘black out’ front pages and broadcasts to protest Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza

September 2, 2025

Reporters Without Borders In an unprecedented international operation organised by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the global campaigning movement Avaaz, more than 250 news outlets from over 70 countries simultaneously blacked out their front pages and website homepages, and interrupt their broadcasting to condemn the murder of journalists by the Israeli army in the Gaza ... <a title="250+ media ‘black out’ front pages and broadcasts to protest Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/02/250-media-black-out-front-pages-and-broadcasts-to-protest-israeli-killing-of-journalists-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about 250+ media ‘black out’ front pages and broadcasts to protest Israeli killing of journalists in Gaza">Read more</a>

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Fijian PM Rabuka hints at ‘historic’ referendum after landmark court ruling

September 1, 2025

By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific digital/social lead Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has hinted that the country may “hold its first-ever referendum” following a landmark Supreme Court opinion aimed at amending the 2013 Constitution. On Friday, the nation’s highest court ruled that thresholds for constitutional amendments should be lowered — requiring only a two-thirds majority ... <a title="Fijian PM Rabuka hints at ‘historic’ referendum after landmark court ruling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/01/fijian-pm-rabuka-hints-at-historic-referendum-after-landmark-court-ruling/" aria-label="Read more about Fijian PM Rabuka hints at ‘historic’ referendum after landmark court ruling">Read more</a>

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Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks

September 1, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University We Are / Getty Images The Australian government today released a long-awaited report on a trial of automated tools for determining a person’s age. So-called age assurance technology is expected to ... <a title="Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/01/australias-government-says-social-media-age-checks-can-be-done-despite-errors-and-privacy-risks-264257/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s government says social media age checks ‘can be done’, despite errors and privacy risks">Read more</a>

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By sending non-visa holders to Nauru, Australia is shifting its responsibilities

September 1, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Anne Kenny, Associate Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University The Home Affairs minister, Tony Burke, revealed late last week he had visited Nauru in August and signed a memorandum of understanding with its government. Under the agreement, Nauru will grant long-term visas to members of a ... <a title="By sending non-visa holders to Nauru, Australia is shifting its responsibilities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/01/by-sending-non-visa-holders-to-nauru-australia-is-shifting-its-responsibilities-264256/" aria-label="Read more about By sending non-visa holders to Nauru, Australia is shifting its responsibilities">Read more</a>

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Politicians have scapegoated immigration for decades. It’s time to flip the script

September 1, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane McAdam, Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow, Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW Sydney For decades now, public discourse about refugees and immigrants has become increasingly fractured, ugly and untrue. From John Howard’s “we will decide who comes to this country” mantra, to Kevin Rudd’s ... <a title="Politicians have scapegoated immigration for decades. It’s time to flip the script" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/01/politicians-have-scapegoated-immigration-for-decades-its-time-to-flip-the-script-264266/" aria-label="Read more about Politicians have scapegoated immigration for decades. It’s time to flip the script">Read more</a>

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What chaos at the US CDC could mean for the rest of the world

September 1, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Toole, Associate Principal Research Fellow, Burnet Institute Ever since Robert F Kennedy (RFK) Jr was appointed United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been under pressure to abandon its traditional evidence-based approach to public health in ... <a title="What chaos at the US CDC could mean for the rest of the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/01/what-chaos-at-the-us-cdc-could-mean-for-the-rest-of-the-world-264188/" aria-label="Read more about What chaos at the US CDC could mean for the rest of the world">Read more</a>