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10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Legge, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Australian National University Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan. Its aim is to reduce the devastating impact of cats on Australian wildlife, with a focus on protecting the most at-risk species from extinction. Cats ... <a title="10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/10-year-feral-cat-plan-brings-us-a-step-closer-to-properly-protecting-endangered-wildlife-212976/" aria-label="Read more about 10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife">Read more</a>

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What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter O’Sullivan, Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Curtin University Pexels/Kampus Production If you haven’t had lower back pain, it’s likely you know someone who has. It affects around 40% of adults in any year, ranging from adolescents to those in later life. While most people recover, around 20% ... <a title="What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/what-is-cognitive-functional-therapy-how-can-it-reduce-low-back-pain-and-get-you-moving-207009/" aria-label="Read more about What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?">Read more</a>

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Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Peden, NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health & co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW Sydney Dallas Morgan/Unsplash We know more people drown in summer. It’s the perfect time to visit the beach, river or local pool. Aussies love hitting the water to cool down. ... <a title="Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/drowning-risk-increases-during-heatwaves-in-unexpected-ways-heres-how-to-stay-safe-this-summer-212095/" aria-label="Read more about Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer">Read more</a>

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Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Day, Senior research fellow, University of Tasmania jamesteohart, Shutterstock Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia’s west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners. Seismic testing is highly ... <a title="Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/whales-stop-singing-and-rock-lobsters-lose-their-balance-how-seismic-surveys-can-harm-marine-life-211207/" aria-label="Read more about Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life">Read more</a>

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Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alyssa Clare Milton, Senior Research Fellow, University of Sydney RDNE Stock Project/Pexels Outside school hours care – also known as “school-aged care”, “OOSH” or “afters” – is booming. As of 2020, it was the fastest-growing childcare sector in Australia. As of 2022, it catered to 486,310 primary ... <a title="Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/nearly-500-000-australian-kids-go-to-after-school-care-it-needs-to-be-more-than-a-babysitting-service-212195/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service">Read more</a>

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Silicon Valley investors want to create a new city – is ‘California Forever’ a utopian dream or just smart business?

September 8, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Iain White, Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato He was, said George Bernard Shaw, “one of those heroic simpletons who do big things whilst our prominent worldlings are explaining why they are Utopian and impossible”. The celebrated playwright was referring to the ideas of Ebenezer Howard, ... <a title="Silicon Valley investors want to create a new city – is ‘California Forever’ a utopian dream or just smart business?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/silicon-valley-investors-want-to-create-a-new-city-is-california-forever-a-utopian-dream-or-just-smart-business-213062/" aria-label="Read more about Silicon Valley investors want to create a new city – is ‘California Forever’ a utopian dream or just smart business?">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats. Now the issue has doubled back to become, apparently, at least in ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/grattan-on-friday-transport-minister-catherine-king-struggles-to-find-a-landing-strip-amid-qatar-turbulence-213076/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence">Read more</a>

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Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Tiller, Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser – Public Health Genomics, Monash University Shutterstock Genetic tests can provide life-saving information. They can help diagnose disease, enable access to preventive care, prompt early screening and treatment, and guide patients’ therapeutic options. In Australia, life insurance companies can legally ... <a title="Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/life-insurers-can-charge-more-or-decline-cover-based-on-your-genetic-test-results-new-laws-must-change-this-212183/" aria-label="Read more about Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Redbridge’s Kosmos Samaras on what the public are saying about the Voice

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Over recent months, support for the Voice has fallen from a clear majority to a minority. With polling day set for October 14, the “yes” and “no” camps are battling it out to capture those still undecided. In this podcast, ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Redbridge’s Kosmos Samaras on what the public are saying about the Voice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/politics-with-michelle-grattan-redbridges-kosmos-samaras-on-what-the-public-are-saying-about-the-voice-213074/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Redbridge’s Kosmos Samaras on what the public are saying about the Voice">Read more</a>

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Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Barolsky, Research Associate, Deakin University Invasion Day Reflection and smoking ceremony on parliament steps, Melbourne. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY This article mentions ongoing colonial violence towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and contains references that feature antiquated language. Truth-telling is a key demand in the ... <a title="Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/why-is-truth-telling-so-important-our-research-shows-meaningful-reconciliation-cannot-occur-without-it-197685/" aria-label="Read more about Why is truth-telling so important? Our research shows meaningful reconciliation cannot occur without it">Read more</a>

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3,200 deaths a year: 1 of many reasons air pollution in Australia demands urgent national action

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deren Pillay, Researcher and Advanced Trainee in Public Health Medicine, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania Australia is holding its collective breath ahead of a bushfire season that may bring a return of the smoke linked to 400 deaths and 4,500 hospitalisations and emergency department ... <a title="3,200 deaths a year: 1 of many reasons air pollution in Australia demands urgent national action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/3-200-deaths-a-year-1-of-many-reasons-air-pollution-in-australia-demands-urgent-national-action-212973/" aria-label="Read more about 3,200 deaths a year: 1 of many reasons air pollution in Australia demands urgent national action">Read more</a>

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Is AI coming for our kids? Why the latest wave of pop-cultural tech anxiety should come as no surprise

September 7, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa M. Given, Professor of Information Sciences & Director, Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University IMDB As artificial intelligence becomes mainstream, its infiltration into children’s lives is causing tremendous anxiety. The global panic around AI’s co-option of children’s play and cultures has manifested unpredictably. Earlier this ... <a title="Is AI coming for our kids? Why the latest wave of pop-cultural tech anxiety should come as no surprise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/is-ai-coming-for-our-kids-why-the-latest-wave-of-pop-cultural-tech-anxiety-should-come-as-no-surprise-212869/" aria-label="Read more about Is AI coming for our kids? Why the latest wave of pop-cultural tech anxiety should come as no surprise">Read more</a>