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‘Pressure makes diamonds’: how Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout can get even faster

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Gaviglio, Lecturer Strength and Conditioning, University of Southern Queensland At just 16 years of age, Gout Gout captured the world’s attention with his record-breaking performance at the Australian National All-Schools Championships. He ran an extraordinary 20.04 seconds for the 200m, breaking a 56-year-old Australian record. Equally ... <a title="‘Pressure makes diamonds’: how Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout can get even faster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/pressure-makes-diamonds-how-australian-sprint-sensation-gout-gout-can-get-even-faster-245572/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Pressure makes diamonds’: how Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout can get even faster">Read more</a>

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Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here’s how we can get back on track

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist, University of Sydney Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Australia has a successful adolescent immunisation program, routinely achieving high vaccine coverage for teenagers. However, recent data shows the number of Australian teens receiving the recommended vaccines for their age group has fallen over three years ... <a title="Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here’s how we can get back on track" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/vaccination-rates-among-australian-teens-are-dropping-heres-how-we-can-get-back-on-track-244043/" aria-label="Read more about Vaccination rates among Australian teens are dropping. Here’s how we can get back on track">Read more</a>

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‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tracey Muir, Professor in Education (STEM), Australian Catholic University Toey Adante/ Shutterstock What do you remember about maths at school? Did you whizz through the problems and enjoy getting the answers right? Or did you often feel lost and worried you weren’t keeping up? Perhaps you felt ... <a title="‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/i-was-scared-many-student-teachers-had-bad-maths-experiences-at-school-heres-how-they-can-do-better-245647/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better">Read more</a>

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Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathleen Walsh, Professor of Finance, University of Technology Sydney RDNE Stock project/Pexels This article is part of The Conversation’s “Retirement” series where experts examine issues including how much money we need to retire, retiring with debt, the psychological impact of retiring and the benefits of getting financial ... <a title="Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/retiring-with-debt-experts-explain-downsizing-using-super-for-your-mortgage-and-pension-eligibility-240679/" aria-label="Read more about Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility">Read more</a>

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Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Hook, Senior Lecturer in Law, Western Sydney University Rachel Gunn, aka Raygun, is no stranger to controversy. In August the university lecturer went viral for her quirky, marsupial-inspired breakdancing at the Olympics. Over the weekend, Gunn was back in the spotlight. Raygun: The Musical, a “parody ... <a title="Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/rayguns-claim-against-a-parody-musical-may-not-stand-up-heres-what-the-law-says-245571/" aria-label="Read more about Raygun’s claim against a parody musical may not stand up: here’s what the law says">Read more</a>

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Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Higham, Professor of Tourism, Griffith University Getty Images Surging global tourism emissions are driven almost entirely by 20 countries, and efforts to rein in the trend aren’t working. That is the main finding of our new research, published in Nature Communications today. It represents the most ... <a title="Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/surging-global-tourism-emissions-are-driven-by-just-20-countries-major-new-study-244036/" aria-label="Read more about Surging global tourism emissions are driven by just 20 countries – major new study">Read more</a>

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Anthony Albanese to promise three days subsidised child care without an activity test

December 11, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese will promise a re-elected Labor government would guarantee three days of subsidised child care without people having to undertake an activity test. In an address on Wednesday to an early education event in Brisbane, Albanese will say every ... <a title="Anthony Albanese to promise three days subsidised child care without an activity test" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/11/anthony-albanese-to-promise-three-days-subsidised-child-care-without-an-activity-test-245668/" aria-label="Read more about Anthony Albanese to promise three days subsidised child care without an activity test">Read more</a>

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Rupert Murdoch loses his legal battle, leaving future of media empire in the balance

December 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University In the seemingly never-ending psychodrama surrounding Rupert Murdoch and his family, life has imitated art. Again. A report on December 9 in The New York Times revealed details of the recent secret hearing in a Nevada probate court that was ... <a title="Rupert Murdoch loses his legal battle, leaving future of media empire in the balance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/rupert-murdoch-loses-his-legal-battle-leaving-future-of-media-empire-in-the-balance-245665/" aria-label="Read more about Rupert Murdoch loses his legal battle, leaving future of media empire in the balance">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: another Liberal moderate to leave Dutton team

December 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A second member of the shadow cabinet has announced he is quitting parliament, further depleting the moderates’ presence in the parliamentary Liberal party and boosting the chance of the teal candidate in the Sydney seat of Bradfield. Paul Fletcher, 59, ... <a title="View from The Hill: another Liberal moderate to leave Dutton team" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/view-from-the-hill-another-liberal-moderate-to-leave-dutton-team-245657/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: another Liberal moderate to leave Dutton team">Read more</a>

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Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife

December 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jasmin Packer, Research Fellow in Wildlife Conservation, University of Adelaide xkunclova, Shutterstock Watching a pet dog run free can be a source of joy for many people. But letting your dog off the leash is not so good for wildlife, especially if you’re in an area set ... <a title="Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/fully-fenced-dog-parks-alongside-nature-reserves-could-help-protect-wildlife-238301/" aria-label="Read more about Fully fenced dog parks alongside nature reserves could help protect wildlife">Read more</a>

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From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime

December 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zhongtian Li, Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Newcastle Once considered to be simply “bean counters”, accountants now play an important role in the defence, investigation and protection against cybercrime. Modern cybercrime includes stealing personal information, hacking into systems, spreading viruses and tricking people into giving away ... <a title="From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/from-bean-counters-to-cyber-sleuths-how-accountants-are-a-frontline-defence-against-online-crime-243457/" aria-label="Read more about From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime">Read more</a>

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Fluoride in drinking water is in the spotlight again. Let’s not forget how it transformed our oral health

December 10, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Oliver A.H. Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University A3pfamily/Shutterstock Fluoride is back in the news, after incoming US “health czar” Robert F. Kennedy Jr called for its removal from drinking water. At the same time, the Australian Medical Association (Queensland) recently urged local councils to reintroduce fluoride ... <a title="Fluoride in drinking water is in the spotlight again. Let’s not forget how it transformed our oral health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/10/fluoride-in-drinking-water-is-in-the-spotlight-again-lets-not-forget-how-it-transformed-our-oral-health-245162/" aria-label="Read more about Fluoride in drinking water is in the spotlight again. Let’s not forget how it transformed our oral health">Read more</a>