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Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America

November 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luis Gómez Romero, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights, Constitutional Law and Legal Theory, University of Wollongong In recent weeks, the Trump administration has launched military strikes against more than a dozen boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing more than 60 people. The administration claims ... <a title="Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/03/trump-is-repeating-the-long-painful-history-of-us-policing-of-latin-america-268393/" aria-label="Read more about Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America">Read more</a>

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Here’s why people with mental illness die, on average, 11 years earlier than other Australians

November 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Chapman, Research Policy Officer in Mental Health, Charles Sturt University AlexLinch/Getty If you know five people, the chances are at least one is living with a mental health condition. More than 8.5 million Australians will need mental health treatment in their lifetime for depression, anxiety, substance ... <a title="Here’s why people with mental illness die, on average, 11 years earlier than other Australians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/03/heres-why-people-with-mental-illness-die-on-average-11-years-earlier-than-other-australians-266892/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s why people with mental illness die, on average, 11 years earlier than other Australians">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Nationals dump net zero – say Australia shouldn’t cut emissions faster than comparable countries

November 2, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Once again, the Nationals have got out in front of the Liberals on a key issue, this time net zero, announcing on Sunday they were dumping their commitment to it. This is not unexpected, but more than awkward for their ... <a title="View from The Hill: Nationals dump net zero – say Australia shouldn’t cut emissions faster than comparable countries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/02/view-from-the-hill-nationals-dump-net-zero-say-australia-shouldnt-cut-emissions-faster-than-comparable-countries-268100/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Nationals dump net zero – say Australia shouldn’t cut emissions faster than comparable countries">Read more</a>

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How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gemma McKibbin, Senior Research Fellow in Social Work, The University of Melbourne Darya Komarova/Getty Images Allegations of sexual abuse by early childhood educators have rocked Australia in recent months. Now, the ABC’s investigation into the childcare sector has revealed hundreds more cases – this time committed by ... <a title="How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/how-to-recognise-child-on-child-sexual-abuse-and-how-to-respond-appropriately-268762/" aria-label="Read more about How to recognise child-on-child sexual abuse – and how to respond appropriately">Read more</a>

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How common is sexually abusive behaviour between children? How should daycare centres respond?

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Higgins, Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University Gpointstudio/ Getty Images Parents have spoken about harrowing cases of their young children being abused by other children in daycare centres, as part of an ABC investigation into the New South Wales sector. How ... <a title="How common is sexually abusive behaviour between children? How should daycare centres respond?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/how-common-is-sexually-abusive-behaviour-between-children-how-should-daycare-centres-respond-268760/" aria-label="Read more about How common is sexually abusive behaviour between children? How should daycare centres respond?">Read more</a>

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A stage adaptation of Dying: A Memoir asks the big questions about death – but ends up strangely unmoving

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan Graffam-O’Meara, PhD Candidate in Theatre, Monash University Pia Johnson/Melbourne Theatre Company What makes a good death? Quietly surrounded by friends and family or going out in a flash of blazing glory (whatever that means)? Would you like to know when you’re going to die? Will knowing ... <a title="A stage adaptation of Dying: A Memoir asks the big questions about death – but ends up strangely unmoving" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/a-stage-adaptation-of-dying-a-memoir-asks-the-big-questions-about-death-but-ends-up-strangely-unmoving-267635/" aria-label="Read more about A stage adaptation of Dying: A Memoir asks the big questions about death – but ends up strangely unmoving">Read more</a>

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New linguistics research casts doubt on decades-old murder conviction

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Fraser, Director of the Research Hub for Language in Forensic Evidence, The University of Melbourne On September 8 1988, 20-year-old Janine Balding was abducted, raped, and brutally murdered in New South Wales. Police quickly arrested four youths, who accused an older man nicknamed “Shorty”. Two weeks ... <a title="New linguistics research casts doubt on decades-old murder conviction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/new-linguistics-research-casts-doubt-on-decades-old-murder-conviction-267425/" aria-label="Read more about New linguistics research casts doubt on decades-old murder conviction">Read more</a>

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No longer ‘Prince Andrew’: an expert on how royals can be stripped of their titles

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cindy McCreery, Associate Professor of History, University of Sydney Prince Andrew will be stripped of his royal titles, meaning he will no longer be called “prince” or “His Royal Highness”. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: His Majesty has today initiated a formal process to remove the ... <a title="No longer ‘Prince Andrew’: an expert on how royals can be stripped of their titles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/no-longer-prince-andrew-an-expert-on-how-royals-can-be-stripped-of-their-titles-268766/" aria-label="Read more about No longer ‘Prince Andrew’: an expert on how royals can be stripped of their titles">Read more</a>

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Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angela (Ang) McGaughran, Senior Lecturer in Population Genomics, University of Waikato Getty Images The global crisis of diminishing biological diversity is challenging our current ability to monitor changes in ecosystems. Environmental DNA, or eDNA, has become a popular method. It involves taking a sample from the environment ... <a title="Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/spiders-inspired-biologists-to-create-artificial-webs-to-capture-airborne-dna-for-biodiversity-monitoring-265741/" aria-label="Read more about Spiders inspired biologists to create artificial webs to capture airborne DNA for biodiversity monitoring">Read more</a>

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90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist critique to capitalist dream

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lisa J. Hackett, Senior Lecturer, Sociology & Criminology, University of New England © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images Monopoly is the best-selling licensed board game of all time, popular since its 1935 release when “the new craze” swept the world. It has remained a staple, with over ... <a title="90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist critique to capitalist dream" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/90-years-of-monopoly-how-the-new-craze-morphed-from-socialist-critique-to-capitalist-dream-252738/" aria-label="Read more about 90 years of Monopoly: how the ‘new craze’ morphed from socialist critique to capitalist dream">Read more</a>

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6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jade Fountain, PhD Candidate, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Brenda Timmermans/Pexels While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind by other dogs and animals. The pile of ... <a title="6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/6-ways-to-give-your-dog-a-richer-life-from-sniffaris-to-sensory-gardens-268391/" aria-label="Read more about 6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens">Read more</a>

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Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster – but at what cost?

October 31, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joel Fuller, Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University Once seen only on the feet of elite runners at the Olympics and other premier running events, the so-called “super shoe” has moved from racing podiums to pavements. Today, you’re just about as likely to spot them ... <a title="Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster – but at what cost?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/31/running-super-shoes-may-make-you-faster-but-at-what-cost-264029/" aria-label="Read more about Running ‘super shoes’ may make you faster – but at what cost?">Read more</a>