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Aboriginal woman Tanya Day died in custody. Now an inquest is investigating if systemic racism played a role

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Whittaker, Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney If you haven’t yet heard of systemic racism — you’re about to. This week is the first ever inquest into an Indigenous death in custody to consider systemic racism. It has begun to take evidence of the role of ... <a title="Aboriginal woman Tanya Day died in custody. Now an inquest is investigating if systemic racism played a role" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/aboriginal-woman-tanya-day-died-in-custody-now-an-inquest-is-investigating-if-systemic-racism-played-a-role-122471/" aria-label="Read more about Aboriginal woman Tanya Day died in custody. Now an inquest is investigating if systemic racism played a role">Read more</a>

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When a baby is stillborn, grandparents are hit with ‘two lots of grief’. Here’s how we can help

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Lockton, PhD Candidate (Psychology, Health), University of Adelaide Six babies are stillborn every day in Australia. This significant loss affects parents for years to come, often the rest of their lives. However, stillbirth also affects many others, including grandparents. But until now, we have not heard ... <a title="When a baby is stillborn, grandparents are hit with ‘two lots of grief’. Here’s how we can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/when-a-baby-is-stillborn-grandparents-are-hit-with-two-lots-of-grief-heres-how-we-can-help-122313/" aria-label="Read more about When a baby is stillborn, grandparents are hit with ‘two lots of grief’. Here’s how we can help">Read more</a>

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Why we need to protect the extinct woolly mammoth

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zara Bending, Associate, Centre for Environmental Law, Macquarie University An audacious world-first proposal to protect an extinct species was debated on the global stage last week. The plan to regulate the trade of woolly mammoth ivory was proposed, but ultimately withdrawn from an international conference on the ... <a title="Why we need to protect the extinct woolly mammoth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/why-we-need-to-protect-the-extinct-woolly-mammoth-122256/" aria-label="Read more about Why we need to protect the extinct woolly mammoth">Read more</a>

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How pioneering photographer Frank Hurley came face to face with the future of the Great Barrier Reef in 1922

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ann Elias, Associate Professor, Department of Art History, University of Sydney Australia’s celebrated explorer, photographer and filmmaker, Frank Hurley (1885-1962), announced in the Sydney Sun newspaper in 1926 that “there is little new to be seen on the surface of the globe these days, but the sea-floor ... <a title="How pioneering photographer Frank Hurley came face to face with the future of the Great Barrier Reef in 1922" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/how-pioneering-photographer-frank-hurley-came-face-to-face-with-the-future-of-the-great-barrier-reef-in-1922-122395/" aria-label="Read more about How pioneering photographer Frank Hurley came face to face with the future of the Great Barrier Reef in 1922">Read more</a>

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Government boosts scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Morrison government is setting up a University Foreign Interference Taskforce, as it grapples with encroachments by China into Australia’s higher education sector. The taskforce, to be announced in a Wednesday National Press Club address by Education Minister Dan Tehan, ... <a title="Government boosts scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/government-boosts-scrutiny-over-chinese-targeting-of-university-sector-122484/" aria-label="Read more about Government boosts scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector">Read more</a>

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Star laws: what happens if you commit a crime in space?

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Ireland-Piper, Associate Professor of Constitutional and International Law, Bond University NASA is reportedly investigating what could be the first ever alleged crime in space. Astronaut Anne McClain has been accused of accessing her estranged spouse’s bank account via the internet while on board the International Space ... <a title="Star laws: what happens if you commit a crime in space?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/star-laws-what-happens-if-you-commit-a-crime-in-space-122456/" aria-label="Read more about Star laws: what happens if you commit a crime in space?">Read more</a>

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Government boost scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Morrison government is setting up a University Foreign Interference Taskforce, as it grapples with encroachments by China into Australia’s higher education sector. The taskforce, to be announced in a Wednesday National Press Club address by Education Minister Dan Tehan, ... <a title="Government boost scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/government-boost-scrutiny-over-chinese-targeting-of-university-sector-122484/" aria-label="Read more about Government boost scrutiny over Chinese targeting of university sector">Read more</a>

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After a border dispute and spying scandal, can Australia and Timor-Leste be good neighbours?

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Leach, Associate Professor, Politics & Public Policy, Swinburne University of Technology On August 30, Timor-Leste will celebrate the referendum that gave it independence from Indonesia. For the people of this small island, it has been a long battle – and one that continues today. You can ... <a title="After a border dispute and spying scandal, can Australia and Timor-Leste be good neighbours?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/after-a-border-dispute-and-spying-scandal-can-australia-and-timor-leste-be-good-neighbours-121553/" aria-label="Read more about After a border dispute and spying scandal, can Australia and Timor-Leste be good neighbours?">Read more</a>

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Twenty years after independence, Timor-Leste continues its epic struggle

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sara Niner, Lecturer and Researcher, School of Social Sciences, Monash University On August 30, Timor-Leste will celebrate the referendum that gave it independence from Indonesia. For the people of this small island, it has been a long battle – one that continues today. You can read our ... <a title="Twenty years after independence, Timor-Leste continues its epic struggle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/twenty-years-after-independence-timor-leste-continues-its-epic-struggle-121631/" aria-label="Read more about Twenty years after independence, Timor-Leste continues its epic struggle">Read more</a>

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The science behind diet trends like mono, charcoal detox, Noom and Fast800

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clare Collins, Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle Every year a new batch of diets become trendy. In the past, the blood group, ketogenic, Pioppi and gluten-free diets were among the most popular. These have made way for the mono diet, charcoal detox, Noom, time-restricted ... <a title="The science behind diet trends like mono, charcoal detox, Noom and Fast800" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/the-science-behind-diet-trends-like-mono-charcoal-detox-noom-and-fast800-120080/" aria-label="Read more about The science behind diet trends like mono, charcoal detox, Noom and Fast800">Read more</a>

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Climate explained: how emissions trading schemes work and they can help us shift to a zero carbon future

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Leining, Policy Fellow, Climate Change, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research 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: how emissions trading schemes work and they can help us shift to a zero carbon future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/climate-explained-how-emissions-trading-schemes-work-and-they-can-help-us-shift-to-a-zero-carbon-future-122325/" aria-label="Read more about Climate explained: how emissions trading schemes work and they can help us shift to a zero carbon future">Read more</a>

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Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unis

August 28, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tebeje Molla, Research Fellow, Deakin University In the past 30 years, Australia has settled thousands of African refugees. But many arrived here at a young age and with low educational attainment. That presents challenges in trying to encourage more to participate in higher education. High educational attainment ... <a title="Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/28/trauma-racism-and-unrealistic-expectations-mean-african-refugees-are-less-likely-to-get-into-australian-unis-121885/" aria-label="Read more about Trauma, racism and unrealistic expectations mean African refugees are less likely to get into Australian unis">Read more</a>