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Albanese promises new body to strengthen defence against future pandemics

October 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A Labor government would set up an Australian Centre for Disease Control to strengthen the country’s preparedness for future pandemics as well as boost efforts to deal with chronic illnesses. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese, announcing the initiative, said Australia was ... <a title="Albanese promises new body to strengthen defence against future pandemics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/06/albanese-promises-new-body-to-strengthen-defence-against-future-pandemics-147507/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese promises new body to strengthen defence against future pandemics">Read more</a>

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The Brussels Finance Conference of 1920: a lesson in the perils of focusing on the past

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra One hundred years ago officials from nations representing about four-fifths of the world’s population met in Brussels hoping to reset the global economic order, and promote prosperity and peace, after a disastrous world ... <a title="The Brussels Finance Conference of 1920: a lesson in the perils of focusing on the past" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/the-brussels-finance-conference-of-1920-a-lesson-in-the-perils-of-focusing-on-the-past-142822/" aria-label="Read more about The Brussels Finance Conference of 1920: a lesson in the perils of focusing on the past">Read more</a>

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Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it’s not that simple

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Dunn, Associate professor, University of Sydney Discussion of online misinformation in politics and public health often focuses on the role of bots, organised disinformation campaigns and “fake news”. A closer look at what typical users see and engage with about vaccines reveals that for most Twitter ... <a title="Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it’s not that simple" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/do-twitter-bots-spread-vaccine-misinformation-research-shows-its-not-that-simple-147192/" aria-label="Read more about Do Twitter bots spread vaccine misinformation? Research shows it’s not that simple">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: what happens if you breathe pure oxygen?

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Lynch, Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Southern Queensland What happens if you breathe pure oxygen and why? Stephen, age 9, Muntinlupa City, The Philippines Hi Stephen! That’s a great question. We can’t live without oxygen. But too much can harm us. Let’s find out why. Our ... <a title="Curious Kids: what happens if you breathe pure oxygen?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/curious-kids-what-happens-if-you-breathe-pure-oxygen-145181/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: what happens if you breathe pure oxygen?">Read more</a>

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The Boys in the Band: once banned in Australia, this pre-gay liberation story is now a fond, funny Netflix remake

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott McKinnon, Research associate, University of Wollongong The Boys in the Band, a remake of a 1970 film based on a 1968 play, has arrived on Netflix with little fanfare. The film tells the story of Michael, a Hermés scarf-loving, Manhattan-dwelling gay man who is hosting a ... <a title="The Boys in the Band: once banned in Australia, this pre-gay liberation story is now a fond, funny Netflix remake" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/the-boys-in-the-band-once-banned-in-australia-this-pre-gay-liberation-story-is-now-a-fond-funny-netflix-remake-147005/" aria-label="Read more about The Boys in the Band: once banned in Australia, this pre-gay liberation story is now a fond, funny Netflix remake">Read more</a>

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Queensland’s unpredictable election begins. Expect a close campaign focused on 3 questions

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Williams, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities, Griffith University The Queensland election campaign officially begins this week, with the government entering caretaker mode on Tuesday, and the election set for October 31. But the crystal ball for this election, which will see a number of significant firsts, ... <a title="Queensland’s unpredictable election begins. Expect a close campaign focused on 3 questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/queenslands-unpredictable-election-begins-expect-a-close-campaign-focused-on-3-questions-146927/" aria-label="Read more about Queensland’s unpredictable election begins. Expect a close campaign focused on 3 questions">Read more</a>

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La Niña will give us a wet summer. That’s great weather for mozzies

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cameron Webb, Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney The return of the La Niña weather pattern will see a wetter spring and summer in many parts of Australia. We know mosquitoes need water to complete their life cycle. So does this mean Australia ... <a title="La Niña will give us a wet summer. That’s great weather for mozzies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/la-nina-will-give-us-a-wet-summer-thats-great-weather-for-mozzies-147180/" aria-label="Read more about La Niña will give us a wet summer. That’s great weather for mozzies">Read more</a>

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Ardern’s government and climate policy: despite a zero-carbon law, is New Zealand merely a follower rather than a leader?

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Hall, Senior Researcher in Politics, Auckland University of Technology Back in pre-COVID times last year, when New Zealand passed the Zero Carbon Act, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern insisted “New Zealand will not be a slow follower” on climate change. It struck a clear contrast with the ... <a title="Ardern’s government and climate policy: despite a zero-carbon law, is New Zealand merely a follower rather than a leader?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/arderns-government-and-climate-policy-despite-a-zero-carbon-law-is-new-zealand-merely-a-follower-rather-than-a-leader-146402/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern’s government and climate policy: despite a zero-carbon law, is New Zealand merely a follower rather than a leader?">Read more</a>

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Want an electric car, but think you can’t afford one? Here’s how to buy second-hand

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alina Dini, Industry Fellow at the Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology Many Australians say they would consider buying an electric car. But unfortunately, new electric vehicles don’t come cheap. Even at the more affordable end of the market, a new Nissan Leaf or Hyundai ... <a title="Want an electric car, but think you can’t afford one? Here’s how to buy second-hand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/want-an-electric-car-but-think-you-cant-afford-one-heres-how-to-buy-second-hand-147173/" aria-label="Read more about Want an electric car, but think you can’t afford one? Here’s how to buy second-hand">Read more</a>

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Montessori, Steiner or Reggio Emilia: which childcare philosophy is best for your family?

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nadia Wilson-Ali, PhD Student, Edith Cowan University Up to 90% of brain development occurs in the first five years of life. Early learning matters, and creates a solid foundation for future development. Philosophical underpinnings in early education matter too. They influence the interactions between teachers and children, ... <a title="Montessori, Steiner or Reggio Emilia: which childcare philosophy is best for your family?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/montessori-steiner-or-reggio-emilia-which-childcare-philosophy-is-best-for-your-family-131457/" aria-label="Read more about Montessori, Steiner or Reggio Emilia: which childcare philosophy is best for your family?">Read more</a>

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Big budget spending isn’t new: it’s a return to what worked before

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steven Hail, Lecturer in Economics, University of Adelaide It’s easy get the impression the massive government spending and deficits and debt required by the pandemic are new. It would be understandable, because much of what happened before the 1980s has been forgotten. Yet for almost all of ... <a title="Big budget spending isn’t new: it’s a return to what worked before" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/big-budget-spending-isnt-new-its-a-return-to-what-worked-before-142370/" aria-label="Read more about Big budget spending isn’t new: it’s a return to what worked before">Read more</a>

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Happy birthday Instagram! 5 ways doing it for the ‘gram has changed us

October 5, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tama Leaver, Associate Professor in Internet Studies, Curtin University Tomorrow marks Instagram’s tenth birthday. Having amassed more than a billion active users worldwide, the app has changed radically in that decade. And it has changed us. 1. Instagram’s evolution When it was launched on October 6, 2010 ... <a title="Happy birthday Instagram! 5 ways doing it for the ‘gram has changed us" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/10/05/happy-birthday-instagram-5-ways-doing-it-for-the-gram-has-changed-us-147039/" aria-label="Read more about Happy birthday Instagram! 5 ways doing it for the ‘gram has changed us">Read more</a>