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View from The Hill: To go to China you have to be invited: Morrison

September 23, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison was frank, when quizzed at a news conference during his visit to Washington, on whether he would be seeking to travel to China in the next year. “Well, you have to be invited to go,” he said. With ... <a title="View from The Hill: To go to China you have to be invited: Morrison" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/23/view-from-the-hill-to-go-to-china-you-have-to-be-invited-morrison-123978/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: To go to China you have to be invited: Morrison">Read more</a>

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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the family law inquiry – and the UN climate change summit

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra [embedded content] University of Canberra Deputy Vice-Chancellor Leigh Sullivan discusses Scott Morrison’s new family law inquiry with Michelle Grattan. They also speak of the developments in the Tamil family from Biloela’s case, and the UN barring Australia from speaking at ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the family law inquiry – and the UN climate change summit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/video-michelle-grattan-on-the-family-law-inquiry-and-the-un-climate-change-summit-123928/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the family law inquiry – and the UN climate change summit">Read more</a>

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Climate explained: why don’t we have electric aircraft?

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dries Verstraete, Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Design and Propulsion, University of Sydney CC BY-ND Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change. If you have a question you’d like an expert to ... <a title="Climate explained: why don’t we have electric aircraft?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/climate-explained-why-dont-we-have-electric-aircraft-123910/" aria-label="Read more about Climate explained: why don’t we have electric aircraft?">Read more</a>

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Be excellent: how ancient virtues can guide our responses to the climate crisis

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Roger Crisp, Professorial Fellow, Dianoia Institute of Philosophy, Australian Catholic University As world chiefs and youth leaders gather in New York at the United Nations Climate Action Summit, many of us as individuals are feeling powerless and overwhelmed. Making big personal changes can appear costly in terms ... <a title="Be excellent: how ancient virtues can guide our responses to the climate crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/be-excellent-how-ancient-virtues-can-guide-our-responses-to-the-climate-crisis-123854/" aria-label="Read more about Be excellent: how ancient virtues can guide our responses to the climate crisis">Read more</a>

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It’s safest to avoid e-cigarettes altogether – unless vaping is helping you quit smoking

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Coral Gartner, Associate Professor, School of Public Health, The University of Queensland Health authorities in the United States are investigating 530 cases of lung illness, including seven deaths, reportedly connected to vaping. Some of these patients have been diagnosed with lung inflammation caused by inhaling oil. The ... <a title="It’s safest to avoid e-cigarettes altogether – unless vaping is helping you quit smoking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/its-safest-to-avoid-e-cigarettes-altogether-unless-vaping-is-helping-you-quit-smoking-123274/" aria-label="Read more about It’s safest to avoid e-cigarettes altogether – unless vaping is helping you quit smoking">Read more</a>

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What is the charge of concealment of birth and why is it still happening in Australia?

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Gardiner, Lecturer, Edith Cowan University In August, a 24-year-old woman appeared before the Western Australian District Court after pleading guilty to concealing the birth of her newborn baby in 2018. The charge of concealment of birth refers to hiding the dead body of a child after ... <a title="What is the charge of concealment of birth and why is it still happening in Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/what-is-the-charge-of-concealment-of-birth-and-why-is-it-still-happening-in-australia-122876/" aria-label="Read more about What is the charge of concealment of birth and why is it still happening in Australia?">Read more</a>

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Your brain has ‘landmarks’ that drive neural traffic and help you make hard decisions

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caio Seguin, PhD candidate, University of Melbourne Brain regions exchange information by sending and receiving signals through a network of nerve connections. This exchange is crucial to all aspects of the brain’s functioning, including how we experience the world, form and retrieve memories, and make decisions. But ... <a title="Your brain has ‘landmarks’ that drive neural traffic and help you make hard decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/your-brain-has-landmarks-that-drive-neural-traffic-and-help-you-make-hard-decisions-123751/" aria-label="Read more about Your brain has ‘landmarks’ that drive neural traffic and help you make hard decisions">Read more</a>

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We don’t need another inquiry into family law – we need action

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Miranda Kaye, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney Over the next 12 months, a joint parliamentary committee will examine Australia’s family law system. It will be led by conservative Liberal MP Kevin Andrews and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. But it would appear the ... <a title="We don’t need another inquiry into family law – we need action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/we-dont-need-another-inquiry-into-family-law-we-need-action-123758/" aria-label="Read more about We don’t need another inquiry into family law – we need action">Read more</a>

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Procurement’s role in climate change: putting government money where policy needs to go

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Allen, Senior Lecturer in Public Management, Victoria University of Wellington This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. For three years in a row, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks ... <a title="Procurement’s role in climate change: putting government money where policy needs to go" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/procurements-role-in-climate-change-putting-government-money-where-policy-needs-to-go-122197/" aria-label="Read more about Procurement’s role in climate change: putting government money where policy needs to go">Read more</a>

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Why do men have nipples?

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Moscova, Senior Lecturer in Anatomy, UNSW Women’s nipples have long been a source of fascination and controversy, from celebrity gossip stories of wardrobe malfunctions and “nip slips” to feminist movements for gender equality. Nipples even became a fashion accessory. Men’s nipples are a different story. While ... <a title="Why do men have nipples?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/why-do-men-have-nipples-120893/" aria-label="Read more about Why do men have nipples?">Read more</a>

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We want to learn about climate change from weather presenters, not politicians

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Holmes, Director, Climate Change Communication Research Hub, Monash University One of the great paradoxes of climate change communication in Australia is that politicians command the most attention on the issue, yet are among the least trusted sources of climate information. Research has shown that domestic politics ... <a title="We want to learn about climate change from weather presenters, not politicians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/we-want-to-learn-about-climate-change-from-weather-presenters-not-politicians-123761/" aria-label="Read more about We want to learn about climate change from weather presenters, not politicians">Read more</a>

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Ignoring young people’s climate change fears is a recipe for anxiety

September 20, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast This story is part of Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than 250 news outlets to strengthen coverage of the climate story. Thousands of school students across Australia are expected to join in the ... <a title="Ignoring young people’s climate change fears is a recipe for anxiety" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/ignoring-young-peoples-climate-change-fears-is-a-recipe-for-anxiety-123357/" aria-label="Read more about Ignoring young people’s climate change fears is a recipe for anxiety">Read more</a>