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Remember Blockbuster, Nirvana and pagers? The new Captain Marvel lives in the 1990s

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Milford, Professor, Queensland University of Technology Captain Marvel flies into movie theatres from today, and apart from introducing a great new hero who combines the righteousness of Captain America and the humour of Thor: Ragnarok, it’s also a cultural reference bonanza for anyone who grew up ... <a title="Remember Blockbuster, Nirvana and pagers? The new Captain Marvel lives in the 1990s" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/remember-blockbuster-nirvana-and-pagers-the-new-captain-marvel-lives-in-the-1990s-112617/" aria-label="Read more about Remember Blockbuster, Nirvana and pagers? The new Captain Marvel lives in the 1990s">Read more</a>

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Māori and Pasifika leaders report racism in government health advisory groups

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heather Came, Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology Māori and Pasifika populations in New Zealand experience poorer health than other New Zealanders. Some of this inequity is due to health policies and uneven access to health care. The New Zealand government often appoints committees and advisory groups, ... <a title="Māori and Pasifika leaders report racism in government health advisory groups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/maori-and-pasifika-leaders-report-racism-in-government-health-advisory-groups-112779/" aria-label="Read more about Māori and Pasifika leaders report racism in government health advisory groups">Read more</a>

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In Stephen Sewell’s charming Arbus and West, feminism boils to the surface

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sandra D’urso, Researcher, The Australian Centre, University of Melbourne Review: Arbus and West, Melbourne Theatre Company In the world premiere production of Arbus and West, playwright Stephen Sewell appears to be straying into unchartered territory. He is renowned for being a hard-hitting political writer, whose epic plays ... <a title="In Stephen Sewell’s charming Arbus and West, feminism boils to the surface" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/in-stephen-sewells-charming-arbus-and-west-feminism-boils-to-the-surface-112950/" aria-label="Read more about In Stephen Sewell’s charming Arbus and West, feminism boils to the surface">Read more</a>

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Acting on gender-based violence must be a priority for the next federal government

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bianca Fileborn, Lecturer in Criminology, University of Melbourne This is part of a major series called Advancing Australia, in which leading academics examine the key issues facing Australia in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election and beyond. Read the other pieces in the series here. Gender-based ... <a title="Acting on gender-based violence must be a priority for the next federal government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/acting-on-gender-based-violence-must-be-a-priority-for-the-next-federal-government-110765/" aria-label="Read more about Acting on gender-based violence must be a priority for the next federal government">Read more</a>

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The dingo is a true-blue, native Australian species

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bradley Smith, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia Of all Australia’s wildlife, one stands out as having an identity crisis: the dingo. But our recent article in the journal Zootaxa argues that dingoes should be regarded as a bona fide species on multiple fronts. This isn’t just ... <a title="The dingo is a true-blue, native Australian species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/the-dingo-is-a-true-blue-native-australian-species-111538/" aria-label="Read more about The dingo is a true-blue, native Australian species">Read more</a>

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Vital Signs: Australia’s sudden ultra-low economic growth ought not to have come as surprise

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Australia’s big little economic lie was laid bare on Wednesday. National accounts figures show that the Australian economy grew by just 0.2% in the last quarter of 2018. This disappointing result was below market expectations and official forecasts of 0.6%. It ... <a title="Vital Signs: Australia’s sudden ultra-low economic growth ought not to have come as surprise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/vital-signs-australias-sudden-ultra-low-economic-growth-ought-not-to-have-come-as-surprise-113026/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: Australia’s sudden ultra-low economic growth ought not to have come as surprise">Read more</a>

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National Redress Scheme for child sexual abuse protects institutions at the expense of justice for survivors

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathleen Daly, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University Australians can be proud of what the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse accomplished, but they cannot be proud of the National Redress Scheme (NRS). With the Joint Select Committee’s review of the NRS ... <a title="National Redress Scheme for child sexual abuse protects institutions at the expense of justice for survivors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/national-redress-scheme-for-child-sexual-abuse-protects-institutions-at-the-expense-of-justice-for-survivors-112954/" aria-label="Read more about National Redress Scheme for child sexual abuse protects institutions at the expense of justice for survivors">Read more</a>

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The National Redress Scheme for child sex abuse survivors protects institutions, not survivors

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathleen Daly, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University Australians can be proud of what the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse accomplished, but they cannot be proud of the National Redress Scheme (NRS). With the Joint Select Committee’s review of the NRS ... <a title="The National Redress Scheme for child sex abuse survivors protects institutions, not survivors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/the-national-redress-scheme-for-child-sex-abuse-survivors-protects-institutions-not-survivors-112954/" aria-label="Read more about The National Redress Scheme for child sex abuse survivors protects institutions, not survivors">Read more</a>

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Don’t ban Michael Jackson’s music – talk about the accusations

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Strong, Senior Lecturer, Music Industry, RMIT University Many of New Zealand’s major commercial radio stations, and its public broadcaster, are no longer playing the music of Michael Jackson. This decision comes after the airing of the new documentary Leaving Neverland, in which two men, Wade Robson ... <a title="Don’t ban Michael Jackson’s music – talk about the accusations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/dont-ban-michael-jacksons-music-talk-about-the-accusations-113109/" aria-label="Read more about Don’t ban Michael Jackson’s music – talk about the accusations">Read more</a>

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Introducing gender lens investing. It’s more than pink-washing

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Logue, Associate Professor in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, University of Technology Sydney Since mid-last year, Wall Street investors in sensitive industries have been insisting on so-called “Weinstein clauses”, that allow them to claw back their money if revelations of inappropriate behaviour damage the business. It’s a ... <a title="Introducing gender lens investing. It’s more than pink-washing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/introducing-gender-lens-investing-its-more-than-pink-washing-112291/" aria-label="Read more about Introducing gender lens investing. It’s more than pink-washing">Read more</a>

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New Zealand’s proposed capital gains tax could nudge taxpayers to invest in art instead of property

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan Barrett, Lecturer, Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand’s Tax Working Group (TWG) released its final report last month, with the most significant recommendation to introduce a capital gains tax. The key motivation for the Labour-led government in establishing the TWG was to investigate a fairer tax ... <a title="New Zealand’s proposed capital gains tax could nudge taxpayers to invest in art instead of property" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/new-zealands-proposed-capital-gains-tax-could-nudge-taxpayers-to-invest-in-art-instead-of-property-112765/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s proposed capital gains tax could nudge taxpayers to invest in art instead of property">Read more</a>

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What pill is that? Cheap and easy pill testing could soon be in your own hands

March 7, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vassilis Kostakos, Professor of Human Computer Interaction, University of Melbourne Almost nine out of ten Australians take some form of medication, according to a recent poll. Much of that will be in tablet form, either prescribed or bought over the counter. But in the rush of daily ... <a title="What pill is that? Cheap and easy pill testing could soon be in your own hands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/what-pill-is-that-cheap-and-easy-pill-testing-could-soon-be-in-your-own-hands-112697/" aria-label="Read more about What pill is that? Cheap and easy pill testing could soon be in your own hands">Read more</a>