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An educational psychologist explains how to think about your ATAR and set post-school goals

December 14, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew J Martin, Scientia Professor and Professor of Educational Psychology, UNSW Sydney Cottonbro Studio/Pexels , CC BY All this week and into next, Australian Year 12 students are receiving their final results. As an educational psychologist, I know this is a momentous time for many students, as ... <a title="An educational psychologist explains how to think about your ATAR and set post-school goals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/14/an-educational-psychologist-explains-how-to-think-about-your-atar-and-set-post-school-goals-219711/" aria-label="Read more about An educational psychologist explains how to think about your ATAR and set post-school goals">Read more</a>

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Schindler’s List at 30: a look back at Steven Spielberg’s shattering masterpiece

December 14, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide Schindler’s List, released 30 years ago, remains Steven Spielberg’s most highly acclaimed and emotionally sapping film. Winning seven Academy Awards, including best picture and best director, it was widely praised for its portrayal of the horrors of ... <a title="Schindler’s List at 30: a look back at Steven Spielberg’s shattering masterpiece" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/14/schindlers-list-at-30-a-look-back-at-steven-spielbergs-shattering-masterpiece-203234/" aria-label="Read more about Schindler’s List at 30: a look back at Steven Spielberg’s shattering masterpiece">Read more</a>

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Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matt McDonald, Associate Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland Shutterstock As negotiators stagger towards their beds in Dubai and another year’s climate talks come to a close, it’s time to take stock. Did COP28 achieve the big breakthrough the world needs on climate change? Probably ... <a title="Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/hard-fought-cop28-agreement-suggests-the-days-of-fossil-fuels-are-numbered-but-climate-catastrophe-is-not-yet-averted-219597/" aria-label="Read more about Hard-fought COP28 agreement suggests the days of fossil fuels are numbered – but climate catastrophe is not yet averted">Read more</a>

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There’s a glimmer of hope in the mid-year budget update – but inflation is still a big challenge

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra The federal government knows people are doing it tough. Inflation and interest rate pressures have put the cost-of-living at the forefront of voters’ minds. As the national accounts data shows, disposable income has fallen. Households have been forced to ... <a title="There’s a glimmer of hope in the mid-year budget update – but inflation is still a big challenge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/theres-a-glimmer-of-hope-in-the-mid-year-budget-update-but-inflation-is-still-a-big-challenge-219611/" aria-label="Read more about There’s a glimmer of hope in the mid-year budget update – but inflation is still a big challenge">Read more</a>

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Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsten Benkendorff, Professor, Southern Cross University Author supplied, CC BY-ND For years, oysters have been lauded as one of the most sustainable and healthy seafood options. But our food is only as healthy as the environment it is grown in. In new research published in Environmental Pollution, ... <a title="Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/pesticide-residue-from-farms-and-towns-is-ending-up-in-fresh-oysters-219395/" aria-label="Read more about Pesticide residue from farms and towns is ending up in fresh oysters">Read more</a>

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Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past?

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Pomeroy, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education, University of Canterbury New Zealand primary and intermediate schools could soon be required to test children’s reading, writing and maths at least twice a year, using a standard template to report results to parents. The proposal makes up a central ... <a title="Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/standardised-testing-could-be-compulsory-in-nz-primary-schools-what-can-we-learn-from-the-past-217887/" aria-label="Read more about Standardised testing could be compulsory in NZ primary schools – what can we learn from the past?">Read more</a>

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US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne The United States general election will be held on November 5 2024. In early 2024, there are Democratic and Republican presidential nominating contests that will elect delegates ... <a title="US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/us-elections-2024-a-biden-vs-trump-rematch-is-very-likely-with-trump-leading-biden-219093/" aria-label="Read more about US elections 2024: a Biden vs Trump rematch is very likely, with Trump leading Biden">Read more</a>

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What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Arosha Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland and General Dentist., The University of Queensland Shutterstock A healthy smile helps us live long, well and happy lives. But just like our bodies, our teeth succumb to age-related changes. So what happens to teeth as ... <a title="What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/what-happens-to-teeth-as-you-age-and-how-can-you-extend-the-life-of-your-smile-215786/" aria-label="Read more about What happens to teeth as you age? And how can you extend the life of your smile?">Read more</a>

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20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: the baffling statistics of Secret Santa

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Woodcock, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Harbucks / Shutterstock Christmas, we’re told, is the most wonderful time of the year. For many of us, however, it is preceded by one of the least wonderful times: the awkward social spectacle of the office ... <a title="20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: the baffling statistics of Secret Santa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/20-people-2-4-quintillion-possibilities-the-baffling-statistics-of-secret-santa-218802/" aria-label="Read more about 20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: the baffling statistics of Secret Santa">Read more</a>

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New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor emerita, University of Sydney The release of detainees as a consequence of the High Court’s decision in NZYQ v Minister for Immigration resulted in a frenzy of law-making, which is likely to rebound to the High Court in further constitutional challenges. What are the ... <a title="New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/new-laws-to-deal-with-immigration-detainees-were-rushed-leading-to-legal-risks-219384/" aria-label="Read more about New laws to deal with immigration detainees were rushed, leading to legal risks">Read more</a>

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Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way – here’s how

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Buddhi Wijesiri, Research Associate in Water and Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology koifish/Shutterstock When it rains, stormwater runs down surfaces like streets and parking lots and into drains. Most of the time, we see it as a problem because it can cause floods. Recent storms across ... <a title="Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way – here’s how" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/our-cities-will-need-to-harvest-stormwater-in-an-affordable-and-green-way-heres-how-216363/" aria-label="Read more about Our cities will need to harvest stormwater in an affordable and green way – here’s how">Read more</a>

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He’s the romantic lead but has never had sex: what The Bachelors has to say about virginity

December 13, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jodi McAlister, Senior Lecturer in Writing, Literature and Culture, Deakin University Network 10 “I’ve actually never had a girlfriend,” 32-year-old Bachelor Wesley Senna Cortes told contestant Brea Marshall in the second episode of the most recent season of The Bachelors Australia. Obviously, I grew up with Christian ... <a title="He’s the romantic lead but has never had sex: what The Bachelors has to say about virginity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/13/hes-the-romantic-lead-but-has-never-had-sex-what-the-bachelors-has-to-say-about-virginity-219494/" aria-label="Read more about He’s the romantic lead but has never had sex: what The Bachelors has to say about virginity">Read more</a>