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The illegal killing of 265 trees on Sydney’s North Shore is not just vandalism. It’s theft on a grand scale

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock In most illegal tree removals, you might see perhaps a handful of trees removed or poisoned. That’s why the recent felling and poisoning of 265 old trees in Sydney’s Castle Cove ... <a title="The illegal killing of 265 trees on Sydney’s North Shore is not just vandalism. It’s theft on a grand scale" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/the-illegal-killing-of-265-trees-on-sydneys-north-shore-is-not-just-vandalism-its-theft-on-a-grand-scale-212844/" aria-label="Read more about The illegal killing of 265 trees on Sydney’s North Shore is not just vandalism. It’s theft on a grand scale">Read more</a>

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Will it be greener pastures for Qantas as Alan Joyce takes off?

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rico Merkert, Professor in Transport and Supply Chain Management and Deputy Director, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS), University of Sydney Business School, University of Sydney A turbulent two weeks for Qantas have today culminated in its group chief executive Alan Joyce fast-tracking his retirement by ... <a title="Will it be greener pastures for Qantas as Alan Joyce takes off?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/will-it-be-greener-pastures-for-qantas-as-alan-joyce-takes-off-212848/" aria-label="Read more about Will it be greener pastures for Qantas as Alan Joyce takes off?">Read more</a>

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What’s to stop Philip Lowe moving to a private bank after he leaves the RBA? It’s what his predecessors did

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Surely Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe won’t move to a private bank after his term as governor ends next week. After having chaired his last board meeting on Tuesday, there’s nothing to stop him, and ... <a title="What’s to stop Philip Lowe moving to a private bank after he leaves the RBA? It’s what his predecessors did" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/whats-to-stop-philip-lowe-moving-to-a-private-bank-after-he-leaves-the-rba-its-what-his-predecessors-did-212780/" aria-label="Read more about What’s to stop Philip Lowe moving to a private bank after he leaves the RBA? It’s what his predecessors did">Read more</a>

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Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hannah Robertson, ARC DECRA Fellow & Senior Lecturer in Construction Management, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne The Olkola people from Queensland’s very remote Cape York Peninsula gained their land back through a native title claim in 2014. Since then, they have undertaken ... <a title="Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/virtual-reality-is-helping-olkola-traditional-owners-get-back-on-country-211501/" aria-label="Read more about Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country">Read more</a>

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Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sven Teske, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock This weekend, the world’s major economies will convene in Delhi for the G20 summit. On the table will be the common goal of limiting global temperature rise as climate chaos becomes ever more evident. ... <a title="Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/every-country-can-make-a-difference-but-carbon-reductions-need-to-be-realistic-and-fair-212375/" aria-label="Read more about Every country can make a difference – but carbon reductions need to be realistic and fair">Read more</a>

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More than 6,000 women told us what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here’s what they said

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hazel Keedle, Senior Lecturer of Midwifery, Western Sydney University Shutterstock Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time ... <a title="More than 6,000 women told us what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here’s what they said" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/more-than-6-000-women-told-us-what-they-wanted-for-their-next-pregnancy-and-birth-heres-what-they-said-211435/" aria-label="Read more about More than 6,000 women told us what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here’s what they said">Read more</a>

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Ever wonder how your body turns food into fuel? We tracked atoms to find out

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Carter, Adjunct Research Fellow, Griffith University Shutterstock Inside our bodies at every moment, our cells are orchestrating a complex dance of atoms and molecules that uses energy to create, distribute and deploy the substances on which our lives depend. And it’s not just in our bodies: ... <a title="Ever wonder how your body turns food into fuel? We tracked atoms to find out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/ever-wonder-how-your-body-turns-food-into-fuel-we-tracked-atoms-to-find-out-211047/" aria-label="Read more about Ever wonder how your body turns food into fuel? We tracked atoms to find out">Read more</a>

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Qantas chief Alan Joyce quits early, amid customer fury at the airline

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Embattled Qantas boss Alan Joyce will quit immediately, bringing forward his retirement by two months. A Qantas statement early Tuesday said the CEO had advised the board he was doing this “to help the company accelerate its renewal”. Joyce has ... <a title="Qantas chief Alan Joyce quits early, amid customer fury at the airline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/qantas-chief-alan-joyce-quits-early-amid-customer-fury-at-the-airline-212845/" aria-label="Read more about Qantas chief Alan Joyce quits early, amid customer fury at the airline">Read more</a>

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Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah McLean, Lecturer in environmental health, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Our relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet. We spend an estimated A$33 ... <a title="Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/is-it-okay-to-kiss-your-pet-the-risk-of-animal-borne-diseases-is-small-but-real-210898/" aria-label="Read more about Is it okay to kiss your pet? The risk of animal-borne diseases is small, but real">Read more</a>

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As many states weigh legalising cannabis, here’s what they can learn from the struggles of growers in Canberra

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Ritter, Professor & Specialist in Drug Policy, UNSW Sydney Julio Cortez/AP The haze of cannabis is everywhere right now. Germany has recently become the latest country to move towards legalising recreational cannabis, following in the footsteps of Uruguay, Malta, Canada and parts of the United States. ... <a title="As many states weigh legalising cannabis, here’s what they can learn from the struggles of growers in Canberra" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/as-many-states-weigh-legalising-cannabis-heres-what-they-can-learn-from-the-struggles-of-growers-in-canberra-212009/" aria-label="Read more about As many states weigh legalising cannabis, here’s what they can learn from the struggles of growers in Canberra">Read more</a>

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My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gillian Sandra Gould, Professor in Health Equity, Southern Cross University Pexels/Mushtaq Hussain The Australian government is cracking down on vaping. Recreational vapes of any type – whether they contain nicotine or not – will be banned from retail sale across Australia after legislation is introduced (though the ... <a title="My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/my-teen-is-addicted-to-vaping-how-can-i-help-them-quit-and-manage-their-withdrawal-symptoms-208586/" aria-label="Read more about My teen is addicted to vaping. How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?">Read more</a>

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Marine heatwaves don’t just hit coral reefs. They can cause chaos on the seafloor

September 5, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amandine Schaeffer, Senior lecturer, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock Most of us know what a heatwave feels like on land – sweltering heat for days. But oceans get heatwaves too. When water temperature goes over a seasonal threshold for five days or more, that’s a marine heatwave. They do their ... <a title="Marine heatwaves don’t just hit coral reefs. They can cause chaos on the seafloor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/05/marine-heatwaves-dont-just-hit-coral-reefs-they-can-cause-chaos-on-the-seafloor-211902/" aria-label="Read more about Marine heatwaves don’t just hit coral reefs. They can cause chaos on the seafloor">Read more</a>