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New detections of gravitational waves brings the number to 11 – so far

December 4, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Blair, Emeritus Professor, ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery, OzGrav, University of Western Australia Four new detections of gravitational waves have been announced at the Gravitational Waves Physics and Astronomy Workshop, at the University of Maryland in the United States. This brings the total ... <a title="New detections of gravitational waves brings the number to 11 – so far" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/04/new-detections-of-gravitational-waves-brings-the-number-to-11-so-far-107962/" aria-label="Read more about New detections of gravitational waves brings the number to 11 – so far">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Craig Kelly triumphs in the ‘outwit, outplay, outlast’ game of Survivor

December 4, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Rebel right wing Liberal Craig Kelly is a paradox – a man who chronically lacks the numbers but possesses the power to force prime ministers to protect him. On Monday, fresh from a G20 where he was less than feted, ... <a title="View from The Hill: Craig Kelly triumphs in the ‘outwit, outplay, outlast’ game of Survivor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/04/view-from-the-hill-craig-kelly-triumphs-in-the-outwit-outplay-outlast-game-of-survivor-108097/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Craig Kelly triumphs in the ‘outwit, outplay, outlast’ game of Survivor">Read more</a>

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Adani’s new mini version of its mega mine still faces some big hurdles

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Indian mining multinational Adani has announced that it will self-fund a significantly smaller coal mine in the Galilee Basin, after failing to secure finance from more than 30 domestic and ... <a title="Adani’s new mini version of its mega mine still faces some big hurdles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/adanis-new-mini-version-of-its-mega-mine-still-faces-some-big-hurdles-108038/" aria-label="Read more about Adani’s new mini version of its mega mine still faces some big hurdles">Read more</a>

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Explainer: what is nitrous oxide (or nangs) and how dangerous is it?

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Bright, Senior Lecturer of Addiction, Edith Cowan University Media reports last week linked the use of “nangs” to the death of a teenager at schoolies week on the Gold Coast. Hamish Bidgood died when he fell from a balcony. He and his friends had reportedly been ... <a title="Explainer: what is nitrous oxide (or nangs) and how dangerous is it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/explainer-what-is-nitrous-oxide-or-nangs-and-how-dangerous-is-it-108019/" aria-label="Read more about Explainer: what is nitrous oxide (or nangs) and how dangerous is it?">Read more</a>

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G20 summit bring a truce in US-China trade relations – but it’s likely to be temporary

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Walker, Adjunct Professor, School of Communications, La Trobe University The United States and China have arrived at a temporary truce in a trade conflict that was threatening to further destabilise world equity markets, entrench a global slowdown and cause more damage to a rules-based international order. ... <a title="G20 summit bring a truce in US-China trade relations – but it’s likely to be temporary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/g20-summit-bring-a-truce-in-us-china-trade-relations-but-its-likely-to-be-temporary-108017/" aria-label="Read more about G20 summit bring a truce in US-China trade relations – but it’s likely to be temporary">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: What existed before the Big Bang? Did something have to be there to go boom?

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jake Clark, PhD Candidate, University of Southern Queensland This is an article from Curious Kids, a series for children. The Conversation is asking kids to send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. All questions are welcome – serious, weird or wacky! You might also like ... <a title="Curious Kids: What existed before the Big Bang? Did something have to be there to go boom?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/curious-kids-what-existed-before-the-big-bang-did-something-have-to-be-there-to-go-boom-103742/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: What existed before the Big Bang? Did something have to be there to go boom?">Read more</a>

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Turnbull versus Morrison in Liberal crisis over Craig Kelly

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison faces a major Liberal party crisis after Malcolm Turnbull moved to torpedo the Prime Minister’s plan to protect the preselection of controversial rightwing backbencher Craig Kelly. Morrison wants the NSW Liberal executive to re-endorse sitting NSW federal members ... <a title="Turnbull versus Morrison in Liberal crisis over Craig Kelly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/turnbull-versus-morrison-in-liberal-crisis-over-craig-kelly-108034/" aria-label="Read more about Turnbull versus Morrison in Liberal crisis over Craig Kelly">Read more</a>

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Yes, you can adopt a pet as a Christmas gift – so long as you do it correctly

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Orr, Veterinarian and PhD candidate, University of Sydney Have you thought about adopting a new pet for Christmas? Far from dismissing the idea, animal welfare groups now support the practice of gifting a pet for Christmas – so long as it’s done the right way. With ... <a title="Yes, you can adopt a pet as a Christmas gift – so long as you do it correctly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/yes-you-can-adopt-a-pet-as-a-christmas-gift-so-long-as-you-do-it-correctly-105286/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, you can adopt a pet as a Christmas gift – so long as you do it correctly">Read more</a>

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Generation Share: why more older Australians are living in share houses

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sophia Maalsen, I.B. Fell Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney An increasing number of older Australians are living in share housing. A relatively new group to emerge on the share-housing scene, they are choosing to share for financial reasons, but finding unexpected ... <a title="Generation Share: why more older Australians are living in share houses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/generation-share-why-more-older-australians-are-living-in-share-houses-107183/" aria-label="Read more about Generation Share: why more older Australians are living in share houses">Read more</a>

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It’s not just Newstart. Single parents are $271 per fortnight worse off. Labor needs an overarching welfare review

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Whiteford, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Thirty years after Prime Minister Bob Hawke famously promised that by 1990 no Australian child would live in poverty, Bill Shorten has promised that, if elected, Labor will use a “root and branch review” to lift ... <a title="It’s not just Newstart. Single parents are $271 per fortnight worse off. Labor needs an overarching welfare review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/its-not-just-newstart-single-parents-are-271-per-fortnight-worse-off-labor-needs-an-overarching-welfare-review-107521/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not just Newstart. Single parents are $271 per fortnight worse off. Labor needs an overarching welfare review">Read more</a>

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How a candidate’s looks may be swinging your vote (without you even realising it)

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rodrigo Praino, Senior Lecturer, College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University If someone asks you why you chose the election candidate you voted for, you will likely have a good answer. Maybe you agree with the candidate’s policy stances. Maybe you support his/her party. Maybe you ... <a title="How a candidate’s looks may be swinging your vote (without you even realising it)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/how-a-candidates-looks-may-be-swinging-your-vote-without-you-even-realising-it-107364/" aria-label="Read more about How a candidate’s looks may be swinging your vote (without you even realising it)">Read more</a>

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Nervous tummy: why you might get the runs before a first date

December 3, 2018

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vincent Ho, Senior Lecturer and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University So, you’re going on a date and you’re understandably a bit nervous. And then you feel it – a churning and cramping in your gut. Suddenly you’re running to the toilet and wondering why your body ... <a title="Nervous tummy: why you might get the runs before a first date" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2018/12/03/nervous-tummy-why-you-might-get-the-runs-before-a-first-date-106925/" aria-label="Read more about Nervous tummy: why you might get the runs before a first date">Read more</a>