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When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carol Johnson, Emerita Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide “Women’s” issues are once again playing a significant role in the election debate as Labor and the Liberals trade barbs over which parties’ policies will benefit women most. In the latest salvo, the opposition ... <a title="When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/when-equal-does-not-mean-the-same-liberals-still-do-not-understand-their-women-problem-254567/" aria-label="Read more about When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem">Read more</a>

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Tremors, seizures and paralysis: this brain disorder is more common than multiple sclerosis – but often goes undiagnosed

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Scrivener, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Imagine suddenly losing the ability to move a limb, walk or speak. You would probably recognise this as a medical emergency and get to hospital. Now imagine the doctors ... <a title="Tremors, seizures and paralysis: this brain disorder is more common than multiple sclerosis – but often goes undiagnosed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/tremors-seizures-and-paralysis-this-brain-disorder-is-more-common-than-multiple-sclerosis-but-often-goes-undiagnosed-250501/" aria-label="Read more about Tremors, seizures and paralysis: this brain disorder is more common than multiple sclerosis – but often goes undiagnosed">Read more</a>

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The origin story of the Anzac biscuit is largely myth – but that shouldn’t obscure the history of women during the war

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Garritt C. Van Dyk, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Waikato Australian Comforts Fund buffet in Longueval, France, 1916. Australian War Memorial The Anzac biscuit is a cultural icon, infused with mythical value, representing the connection between women on the home front and soldiers serving overseas during ... <a title="The origin story of the Anzac biscuit is largely myth – but that shouldn’t obscure the history of women during the war" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/the-origin-story-of-the-anzac-biscuit-is-largely-myth-but-that-shouldnt-obscure-the-history-of-women-during-the-war-252039/" aria-label="Read more about The origin story of the Anzac biscuit is largely myth – but that shouldn’t obscure the history of women during the war">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra This election has been lacklustre, without the touch of excitement of some past campaigns. Through the decades, campaigning has changed dramatically, adopting new techniques and technologies. This time, we’ve seen politicians try to jump onto viral podcasts. To discuss old ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/politics-with-michelle-grattan-historian-frank-bongiorno-on-dramatic-shifts-in-how-elections-are-fought-and-won-255113/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Frank Bongiorno on dramatic shifts in how elections are fought and won">Read more</a>

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Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australia’s national interest and boost its economic resilience. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s ordering a review into American ... <a title="Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/albanese-government-announces-1-2-billion-plan-to-purchase-critical-minerals-254994/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals">Read more</a>

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Albanese government announces $1.2 billion in plan to purchase critical minerals

April 24, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australia’s national interest and boost its economic resilience. The move follows US President Donald Trump’s ordering a review into American ... <a title="Albanese government announces $1.2 billion in plan to purchase critical minerals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/24/albanese-government-announces-1-2-billion-in-plan-to-purchase-critical-minerals-254994/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government announces $1.2 billion in plan to purchase critical minerals">Read more</a>

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Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Appiah Takyi, Senior Lecturer, Department of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4 million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In Ghana, cities suffer damage ... <a title="Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/flooding-incidents-in-ghanas-capital-are-on-the-rise-researchers-chase-the-cause-254000/" aria-label="Read more about Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause">Read more</a>

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Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Layton, Visiting Fellow, Strategic Studies, Griffith University Just as voting has begun in this year’s federal election, the Coalition has released its long-awaited defence policy platform. The main focus, as expected, is a boost in defence spending to 3% of Australia’s GDP within the next decade. ... <a title="Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/australia-needs-bold-ideas-on-defence-the-coalitions-increased-spending-plan-falls-disappointingly-short-255106/" aria-label="Read more about Australia needs bold ideas on defence. The Coalition’s increased spending plan falls disappointingly short">Read more</a>

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Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liz Hicks, Lecturer in Law, The University of Melbourne Roberto La Rosa/Shutterstock Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time koalas have been culled in this way. ... <a title="Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/sniping-koalas-from-helicopters-heres-whats-wrong-with-victorias-unprecedented-cull-254996/" aria-label="Read more about Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull">Read more</a>

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Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Logan, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar of Civil Systems Engineering, University of Canterbury Dave Rowland/Getty Images As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without power and communities once again facing flooding, it’s tempting to seek immediate solutions. However, after the cleanup and ... <a title="Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/rather-than-short-term-fixes-communities-need-flexible-plans-to-prepare-for-a-range-of-likely-climate-impacts-254698/" aria-label="Read more about Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts">Read more</a>

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Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriele Gratton, Professor of Politics and Economics and ARC Future Fellow, UNSW Sydney Pundits and political scientists like to repeat that we live in an age of political polarisation. But if you sat through the second debate between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton ... <a title="Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/why-do-labor-and-the-coalition-have-so-many-similar-policies-its-simple-mathematics-254804/" aria-label="Read more about Why do Labor and the Coalition have so many similar policies? It’s simple mathematics">Read more</a>

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Feeling mad? New research suggests mindfulness could help manage anger and aggression

April 23, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siobhan O’Dean, Research Fellow, The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney Kaboompics.com/Pexels There’s no shortage of things to feel angry about these days. Whether it’s politics, social injustice, climate change or the cost-of-living crisis, the world can feel like a ... <a title="Feeling mad? New research suggests mindfulness could help manage anger and aggression" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/23/feeling-mad-new-research-suggests-mindfulness-could-help-manage-anger-and-aggression-254391/" aria-label="Read more about Feeling mad? New research suggests mindfulness could help manage anger and aggression">Read more</a>