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The NDIS reform bill has been passed – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney The government has passed a bill that will pave the way for sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In late March many in the disability community were surprised when the government introduced a new piece of ... <a title="The NDIS reform bill has been passed – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/the-ndis-reform-bill-has-been-passed-will-it-get-things-back-on-track-for-people-with-disability-237024/" aria-label="Read more about The NDIS reform bill has been passed – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?">Read more</a>

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Ecological art can bring us closer to understanding nature. How does this look in the era of climate change?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexandra Crosby, Associate Professor, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney Topographies at Sydney College of the Arts Gallery. Jessica Maurer Ecology has always fascinated Australian artists. Think of landscape painters like Arthur Boyd (1920–99), who was inspired by nature and committed his career and legacy to ... <a title="Ecological art can bring us closer to understanding nature. How does this look in the era of climate change?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/ecological-art-can-bring-us-closer-to-understanding-nature-how-does-this-look-in-the-era-of-climate-change-236881/" aria-label="Read more about Ecological art can bring us closer to understanding nature. How does this look in the era of climate change?">Read more</a>

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Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University For Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 2024 Paris Olympics were marred by an outpouring of online trolling. Gunn’s performance was met with a savage backlash on social media. Viral videos and memes mocking Gunn’s unconventional ... <a title="Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/social-media-accelerates-trolling-just-look-at-raygun-how-can-we-stop-viral-moments-from-spiralling-237215/" aria-label="Read more about Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?">Read more</a>

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The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney The Senate has passed a bill that will pave the way for sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The bill will now return to the House, where it’s expected to be passed later today. In late ... <a title="The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/the-senate-has-passed-the-ndis-reform-bill-will-it-get-things-back-on-track-for-people-with-disability-237024/" aria-label="Read more about The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?">Read more</a>

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Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Dawson, Postdoctoral Research Associate in oceanography, University of Tasmania LouieLea, Shutterstock The remote icy wilderness at the bottom of the world is exposed to pollution and foreign organisms on floating ocean debris. Recognising the threat to Antarctica’s remote coastline and unique marine ecosystems, we wanted to ... <a title="Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/rafts-of-garbage-kelp-and-other-debris-could-transport-alien-invaders-to-a-warming-antarctica-237226/" aria-label="Read more about Rafts of garbage, kelp and other debris could transport alien invaders to a warming Antarctica">Read more</a>

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Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron Gilbert, Professor of Finance, Auckland University of Technology The Commerce Commission’s banking market study has concluded more competition is required to reduce the profits of the big four banks. But the report suggests increasing competition may be ineffective unless customers are easily able and willing to ... <a title="Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/want-nz-banking-to-be-more-competitive-then-make-it-easier-to-switch-banks-237220/" aria-label="Read more about Want NZ banking to be more competitive? Then make it easier to switch banks">Read more</a>

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Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney petroleum man/Shutterstock Japan has a very clear vision of what the Asia-Pacific’s clean energy future looks like – decarbonisation, but done slowly and with a longer role for coal, oil and gas. It was on full display ... <a title="Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/which-future-japans-net-zero-vision-for-the-region-boosts-gas-and-threatens-green-exports-in-australia-236486/" aria-label="Read more about Which future? Japan’s net zero vision for the region boosts gas and threatens green exports in Australia">Read more</a>

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Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rita Matulionyte, Associate Professor in Law, Macquarie University Ascannio/Shutterstock The office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced this week it would be taking no further action against facial recognition company Clearview AI. This marked a significant victory for one of the most controversial technology companies in the ... <a title="Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/australias-privacy-regulator-just-dropped-its-case-against-troubling-facial-recognition-company-clearview-ai-now-what-237231/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s privacy regulator just dropped its case against ‘troubling’ facial recognition company Clearview AI. Now what?">Read more</a>

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Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University Elvis Presley was said to have died of a heart attack while straining on the toilet. But is that true? Kraft74/Shutterstock If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name ... <a title="Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/constipation-increases-your-risk-of-a-heart-attack-new-study-finds-and-not-just-on-the-toilet-237209/" aria-label="Read more about Constipation increases your risk of a heart attack, new study finds – and not just on the toilet">Read more</a>

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Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Keogh, Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Strong men and women have been admired in many cultures for thousands of years, with stone lifting and carrying especially revered. Immensely strong humans have had a long history in the circus, with ... <a title="Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/strongman-used-to-be-seen-as-a-super-human-novelty-sport-now-more-women-and-novices-are-turning-to-it-233219/" aria-label="Read more about Strongman used to be seen as a super-human novelty sport. Now more women and novices are turning to it">Read more</a>

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Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Czeslaw Tubilewicz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide When Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ team vetted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, his Midwestern roots and background as a teacher, coach and veteran distinguished him from the typical “coastal ... <a title="Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/republicans-believe-tim-walz-has-been-groomed-by-china-but-how-does-china-view-him-236867/" aria-label="Read more about Republicans believe Tim Walz has been ‘groomed’ by China. But how does China view him?">Read more</a>

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What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?

August 22, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney Tatiana Tochilova/Unsplash International authorities are issuing warnings about “sloth fever”. Despite the name, it’s not contracted via contact with sloths. Rather, you should avoid contact with mosquitoes and biting midges. So how can Australians protect ... <a title="What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/22/what-is-sloth-fever-and-how-can-i-avoid-it-when-travelling-to-south-america-236883/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘sloth fever’? And how can I avoid it when travelling to South America?">Read more</a>