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Watching Casablanca on its 80th anniversary, we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth

November 24, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide AP Photo In November 1922, a romantic drama directed by a Hungarian immigrant and starring an ex-naval officer and an obscure Swedish actress was released. The film began shooting without a finished script. Many at Warner Brothers ... <a title="Watching Casablanca on its 80th anniversary, we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/24/watching-casablanca-on-its-80th-anniversary-we-remain-in-awe-of-its-simplicity-and-profound-depth-192186/" aria-label="Read more about Watching Casablanca on its 80th anniversary, we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth">Read more</a>

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Don’t cut them off: low-performing students benefit from continued access to loans

November 24, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yu-Wei Luke Chu, Senior Lecturer, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Over the past decade, there has been a growing debate about the value of student loans and the long-term impact of debt for those entering the workforce – particularly for students who ... <a title="Don’t cut them off: low-performing students benefit from continued access to loans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/24/dont-cut-them-off-low-performing-students-benefit-from-continued-access-to-loans-193520/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t cut them off: low-performing students benefit from continued access to loans">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Monique Ryan on the Victorian election and six months in parliament

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Australian National University Dictionary Centre has just announced its word of the year is “teal”. Senior researcher Mark Gwynn described it as an “easy choice”. “The colour came to represent a movement of independent and strong female voices taking ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Monique Ryan on the Victorian election and six months in parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/politics-with-michelle-grattan-teal-monique-ryan-on-the-victorian-election-and-six-months-in-parliament-195203/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: ‘Teal’ Monique Ryan on the Victorian election and six months in parliament">Read more</a>

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How and why Australian whistleblowing laws need an overhaul: new report

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By A J Brown, Professor of Public Policy & Law, Centre for Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University Recent developments in Australian whistleblowing cases have shown how critical it is to get our whistleblower protection laws back up to world standards. Fortunately, there are signs the new government ... <a title="How and why Australian whistleblowing laws need an overhaul: new report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/how-and-why-australian-whistleblowing-laws-need-an-overhaul-new-report-195019/" aria-label="Read more about How and why Australian whistleblowing laws need an overhaul: new report">Read more</a>

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US LGBT nightclub shooting shows why Australia must reform hate crime laws

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matteo Vergani, Senior lecturer, Deakin University News of yet another deadly shooting at a United States LGBTIQ+ nightclub has again brought hate crime to the forefront of public conversation. This shocking incident coincides with an inquiry currently underway in Sydney examining some 88 suspected murders of LGBTIQ+ ... <a title="US LGBT nightclub shooting shows why Australia must reform hate crime laws" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/us-lgbt-nightclub-shooting-shows-why-australia-must-reform-hate-crime-laws-195191/" aria-label="Read more about US LGBT nightclub shooting shows why Australia must reform hate crime laws">Read more</a>

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Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Johanna Nalau, Research Fellow, Climate Adaptation, Griffith University As the COP27 climate summit drew to a close over the weekend, it’s important to acknowledge that progress was made on climate adaptation – even if more can be done. “Climate adaptation” is a term for how countries adapt ... <a title="Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/adapting-to-a-hotter-planet-has-never-been-more-important-and-progress-edged-forward-at-cop27-194819/" aria-label="Read more about Adapting to a hotter planet has never been more important, and progress edged forward at COP27">Read more</a>

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Reading the room: with NZ’s hate speech laws postponed, where are the limits for comedy?

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Jenkins, Lecturer in Political Theory, University of Otago Getty Images After a long and at times divisive public consultation process, the government has opted to make a single change to the Human Rights Act and push the “wider and more complex” issues around hate speech legislation ... <a title="Reading the room: with NZ’s hate speech laws postponed, where are the limits for comedy?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/reading-the-room-with-nzs-hate-speech-laws-postponed-where-are-the-limits-for-comedy-194901/" aria-label="Read more about Reading the room: with NZ’s hate speech laws postponed, where are the limits for comedy?">Read more</a>

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Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer McCann, Lecturer, PhD student, Deakin University Shutterstock Australian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the products marketed and sold by the processed food industry are high in sugar. Based on the last Australian National Nutrition Survey, children aged 2–3 ... <a title="Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/misleading-food-labels-contribute-to-babies-and-toddlers-eating-too-much-sugar-3-things-parents-can-do-194168/" aria-label="Read more about Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do">Read more</a>

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State of the climate: what Australians need to know about major new report

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew England, Scientia Professor and Deputy Director of the ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS), UNSW Sydney David Crosling/AAP The latest State of the Climate report is out, and there’s not much good news for Australians. Our climate has warmed by an average 1.47℃ ... <a title="State of the climate: what Australians need to know about major new report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/state-of-the-climate-what-australians-need-to-know-about-major-new-report-195136/" aria-label="Read more about State of the climate: what Australians need to know about major new report">Read more</a>

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Why are shallow earthquakes more destructive? The disaster in Java is a devastating example

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phil R. Cummins, Professor, Australian National University A man reacts as he inspects the damage caused by Monday’s earthquake in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia. Tatan Syuflana/AP On November 21 2022 an earthquake near the Indonesian city of Cianjur in West Java caused at least 268 deaths and ... <a title="Why are shallow earthquakes more destructive? The disaster in Java is a devastating example" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/why-are-shallow-earthquakes-more-destructive-the-disaster-in-java-is-a-devastating-example-195110/" aria-label="Read more about Why are shallow earthquakes more destructive? The disaster in Java is a devastating example">Read more</a>

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They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let’s help them out

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Contos, PhD Candidate, La Trobe University Many of Australia’s natural places are in a poor state. While important work is being done to protect particular species, we must also take a broader approach to returning entire ecosystems to their former glory – a strategy known as ... <a title="They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let’s help them out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/they-might-not-have-a-spine-but-invertebrates-are-the-backbone-of-our-ecosystems-lets-help-them-out-193447/" aria-label="Read more about They might not have a spine, but invertebrates are the backbone of our ecosystems. Let’s help them out">Read more</a>

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Why do I sprain my ankle so often? And how can I cut the risk of it happening again?

November 23, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gordon Waddington, AIS Professor of Sports Medicine Research, University of Canberra Photo by Kindel Media/Pexels, CC BY Are you one of those people who seems to be forever spraining their ankle? To some extent, ankle sprains are part and parcel of being active. But if it’s happening ... <a title="Why do I sprain my ankle so often? And how can I cut the risk of it happening again?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/23/why-do-i-sprain-my-ankle-so-often-and-how-can-i-cut-the-risk-of-it-happening-again-190751/" aria-label="Read more about Why do I sprain my ankle so often? And how can I cut the risk of it happening again?">Read more</a>