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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Shutterstock/Photos Brian Scantlebury February 28 marks three years since COVID was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. Since then there have been major advances in our understanding of this infection and the tools and strategies to combat it. ... <a title="It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/its-been-3-years-since-covid-entered-new-zealand-here-are-3-ways-to-improve-our-response-196723/" aria-label="Read more about It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher MacColl, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland Patrick Webster, Author provided Australia’s red goshawk once ruled the skies. But now this almighty raptor, affectionately known as The Red, has become our nation’s rarest bird of prey. Concern for the species prompted our new research. We completed ... <a title="Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/australias-red-goshawk-is-disappearing-how-can-we-save-our-rarest-bird-of-prey-from-extinction-200339/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nigel Howard, Research associate, Flinders University Pixabay/Pexels Today federal and state education ministers are meeting to talk about school attendance. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has repeatedly flagged this as a key concern. As he told Channel 7’s Sunrise last week: We’ve seen attendance at schools drop ... <a title="School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/school-attendance-rates-are-dropping-we-need-to-ask-students-why-200537/" aria-label="Read more about School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania Driver, Lecturer in Financial Planning, James Cook University Photo by Michelle Leman/Pexels, CC BY Trauma insurance (also known as crisis cover or critical illness insurance) is not a widely understood cover. Many people don’t even know it exists. So, what is trauma insurance, when does it ... <a title="What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/what-is-trauma-insurance-and-what-do-i-need-to-know-if-i-am-considering-getting-it-199104/" aria-label="Read more about What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam (Maryam From Day to Night) made its debut at Rotterdam Film Festival. Anomalous Films/Rhu Graha After premiering at Venice and picking up a swag of awards on the festival circuit, ... <a title="Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/southeast-asian-movies-have-never-been-a-bigger-hit-at-the-local-box-office-and-the-boom-may-dampen-streaming-growth-198516/" aria-label="Read more about Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Shutterstock The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security. The aim is to “ensure a ... <a title="Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/albanese-government-to-appoint-coordinator-for-cyber-security-amid-increasing-threat-to-systems-and-data-200699/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim Dwyer, Associate Professor, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney The recent stoush between mining magnate Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest and media mogul Kerry Stokes is just the latest flashing neon sign above the parlous state of media diversity in Australia. Laws protecting media diversity in ... <a title="Billionaire stoush over alleged media bias highlights the need for greater media diversity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/billionaire-stoush-over-alleged-media-bias-highlights-the-need-for-greater-media-diversity-200354/" aria-label="Read more about Billionaire stoush over alleged media bias highlights the need for greater media diversity">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Renee Bittoun, Conjoint Professor of Nicotine Addiction, Avondale University and, University of Notre Dame Australia Shutterstock A medical student of mine recently said he loved the smell of vanilla in the house he shared with friends who vaped. “That’s OK, right?” he asked. “Well no,” I said, ... <a title="Passive vaping – time we see it like secondhand smoke and stand up for the right to clean air" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/passive-vaping-time-we-see-it-like-secondhand-smoke-and-stand-up-for-the-right-to-clean-air-198766/" aria-label="Read more about Passive vaping – time we see it like secondhand smoke and stand up for the right to clean air">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Efron, Associate Professor, department of paediatrics, The University of Melbourne You might have seen the news fans of singer Lewis Capaldi helped him finish a song at a concert this week, after symptoms of his Tourette syndrome suddenly flared up and temporarily prevented him from performing. ... <a title="What is Tourette syndrome, the condition Lewis Capaldi lives with?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/what-is-tourette-syndrome-the-condition-lewis-capaldi-lives-with-200630/" aria-label="Read more about What is Tourette syndrome, the condition Lewis Capaldi lives with?">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Strong, Associate professor, Music Industry, RMIT University King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Jason Galea On Monday, psychedelic rock band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announced they were withdrawing from their scheduled headlining appearance at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in April. On their social media ... <a title="King Gizzard and Sampa the Great abandoning Bluesfest highlights the power of artists to change the culture of the music industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/king-gizzard-and-sampa-the-great-abandoning-bluesfest-highlights-the-power-of-artists-to-change-the-culture-of-the-music-industry-200443/" aria-label="Read more about King Gizzard and Sampa the Great abandoning Bluesfest highlights the power of artists to change the culture of the music industry">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steven Sherwood, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Climate Change Research Centre, UNSW Sydney Saad Chaudhry/Unsplash Where does wind come from? – Zoya, age 14, Bhopal, India The short answer is wind happens because the Sun heats some parts of the planet more than others, and this uneven heating ... <a title="Curious Kids: where does wind actually come from?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/curious-kids-where-does-wind-actually-come-from-198404/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: where does wind actually come from?">Read more</a>
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February 24, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gary Sacks, Professor of Public Health Policy, Deakin University Unsplash/Atoms In your trips to the supermarket, you’ve probably come across the Health Star Rating on the front of some foods. You might even be one of the 70% of Australians who say they read the detailed nutrition ... <a title="Clear nutrition labels can encourage healthier eating habits. Here’s how Australia’s food labelling can improve" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/clear-nutrition-labels-can-encourage-healthier-eating-habits-heres-how-australias-food-labelling-can-improve-200336/" aria-label="Read more about Clear nutrition labels can encourage healthier eating habits. Here’s how Australia’s food labelling can improve">Read more</a>
