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Why we need strong ethical standards for ministers – and better ways of enforcing them

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Howard Whitton, Visiting Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Scott Morrison has asked the head of his department to investigate whether Bridget McKenzie violated ministerial standards when she dispensed sports grants to clubs in marginal seats and those being targeted by the Coalition in last year’s election. ... <a title="Why we need strong ethical standards for ministers – and better ways of enforcing them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/why-we-need-strong-ethical-standards-for-ministers-and-better-ways-of-enforcing-them-130372/" aria-label="Read more about Why we need strong ethical standards for ministers – and better ways of enforcing them">Read more</a>

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The link between antibiotics and obesity in children doesn’t mean you need to avoid antibiotics

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Penelope Bryant, Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases and General Paediatrics, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Australian children have one of the highest rates of antibiotic use in the world. More than half have received at least one course by their first birthday. While antibiotics are one of the ... <a title="The link between antibiotics and obesity in children doesn’t mean you need to avoid antibiotics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/the-link-between-antibiotics-and-obesity-in-children-doesnt-mean-you-need-to-avoid-antibiotics-130392/" aria-label="Read more about The link between antibiotics and obesity in children doesn’t mean you need to avoid antibiotics">Read more</a>

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How to help your kids with homework (without doing it for them)

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Melissa Barnes, Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Monash University Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Parent involvement in their child’s learning can help improve how well they do in school. However, when it comes to helping kids with homework, it’s not so simple. ... <a title="How to help your kids with homework (without doing it for them)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/how-to-help-your-kids-with-homework-without-doing-it-for-them-126192/" aria-label="Read more about How to help your kids with homework (without doing it for them)">Read more</a>

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‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elyse Warner, Lecturer in Health and Social Sciences, Deakin University Children’s living environments in Australian capital cities have changed significantly in the past ten years. This is particularly the case for the growing numbers of families raising children in private, inner-city, high-rise housing. Our study of one ... <a title="‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/i-need-nature-i-need-space-high-rise-families-rely-on-child-friendly-neighbourhoods-128618/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I need nature, I need space’: high-rise families rely on child-friendly neighbourhoods">Read more</a>

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Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW The Bank for International Settlements – the “central bank” for central banks – made headlines this week with a report outlining how the next major financial crisis may come from unexpected climate risks. The book calls these risks “green swans” – ... <a title="Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/vital-signs-climate-linked-financial-crises-loom-but-the-fix-isnt-up-to-central-banks-130390/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: climate-linked financial crises loom, but the fix isn’t up to central banks">Read more</a>

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Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Cavanagh, Associate Lecturer, School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of deceased people. I remember brushing my teeth over the green enamel sink. I would gaze out the window at ... <a title="Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/friday-essay-this-grandmother-tree-connects-me-to-country-i-cried-when-i-saw-her-burned-129782/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Bridget McKenzie’s future is looking bleak, her position having worsened significantly this week. At its heart, the McKenzie affair is simple. Before last year’s election, the then-sports minister allocated grants to sporting organisations on an overtly political basis, rather than ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/grattan-on-friday-bridget-mckenzie-has-made-herself-a-sitting-duck-130474/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck">Read more</a>

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The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University Review: The Visitors, directed by Frederick Copperwaite for Sydney Festival Sydney Festival has really outdone themselves this season with a spectacular line-up of Indigenous shows to choose from including The Visitors. A warm greeting from Ali Murphy-Oats, the managing director ... <a title="The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/the-visitors-review-a-witty-imagining-of-what-went-before-that-fateful-encounter-129794/" aria-label="Read more about The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter">Read more</a>

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Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland The World Health Organisation has postponed its decision about whether to classify the new Wuhan coronavirus as a global health emergency. It wants to gather more information and will meet again at midday on Thursday in Geneva ... <a title="Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/should-we-be-worried-about-the-new-wuhan-coronavirus-130366/" aria-label="Read more about Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?">Read more</a>

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Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Cull, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University Australia’s unprecedented bushfires have cemented its rural firefighters at the heart of the nation’s identity. It’s not just that these men and women put themselves in the line of fire. It’s that these “firies” are ... <a title="Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/value-beyond-money-australias-special-dependence-on-volunteer-firefighters-129881/" aria-label="Read more about Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters">Read more</a>

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Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Storr, Lecturer in Sport Development, Western Sydney University As play heats up at the Australian Open this week, so, too, has the debate around Australia’s most decorated tennis player, Margaret Court, and whether she should be feted on the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam achievement. ... <a title="Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/can-tennis-australia-honour-margaret-court-and-promote-lgbt-inclusivity-at-the-same-time-130281/" aria-label="Read more about Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?">Read more</a>

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Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University Regular exercise is important for Indigenous women’s health, as it protects against obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. These conditions are more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than non-Indigenous people. Exercise ... <a title="Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/sport-can-be-an-important-part-of-aboriginal-culture-for-women-but-many-barriers-remain-120418/" aria-label="Read more about Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain">Read more</a>