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UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jon C. Day, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, College of Science and Engineering, James Cook University UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has again raised grave fears for the future of the Great Barrier Reef, highlighting the problems of water pollution, climate change and unsustainable fishing. The committee this week ... <a title="UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/unesco-expresses-utmost-concern-at-the-state-of-the-great-barrier-reef-257638/" aria-label="Read more about UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern’ at the state of the Great Barrier Reef">Read more</a>

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Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Stone, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics, University of South Australia A US court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that US President Donald Trump imposed on imported goods from around 90 nations. This puts implementation of Trump’s current trade policy in disarray. The Court ... <a title="Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/trumps-global-trade-plans-are-in-disarray-after-a-us-court-ruling-on-liberation-day-tariffs-257812/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs">Read more</a>

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30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Maree Payne, Senior Research Fellow, Indigenous Land & Justice Research Group, UNSW Sydney May 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the national inquiry into the forcible removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. Conducted by the Human Rights and ... <a title="30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/30-years-ago-australia-confronted-its-stolen-generation-past-then-the-howard-government-blew-it-257447/" aria-label="Read more about 30 years ago Australia confronted its Stolen Generation past – then the Howard government blew it">Read more</a>

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Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here’s what they want you to know

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Mazzucchelli, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University ErsinTekkol/Shutterstock If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind of support you ... <a title="Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here’s what they want you to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/parents-of-autistic-children-are-stressed-heres-what-they-want-you-to-know-256871/" aria-label="Read more about Parents of autistic children are stressed. Here’s what they want you to know">Read more</a>

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Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may threaten their access

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Giselle Woodley, Lecturer and Research Fellow, Edith Cowan University CarlosDavid / Getty Last week, organisations from Australia’s online industries submitted a final draft of new industry codes aimed at protecting children from “age-inappropriate content” to the eSafety commissioner. The commissioner will now decide if the codes are ... <a title="Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may threaten their access" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/sexual-health-info-online-is-crucial-for-teens-australias-new-tech-codes-may-threaten-their-access-257645/" aria-label="Read more about Sexual health info online is crucial for teens. Australia’s new tech codes may threaten their access">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Liberals, still reeling from their crushing 2025 election defeat and following with brief split in the Coalition, have a new frontbench and their eyes turning to the long road of rebuilding. New leader Sussan Ley stresses the importance of ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/politics-with-michelle-grattan-zoe-mckenzie-on-everything-that-went-wrong-and-whether-a-gender-quota-could-help-the-liberals-257729/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Zoe McKenzie on everything that went wrong and whether a gender quota could help the Liberals">Read more</a>

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After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander M. Hynd, Lecturer, Korean Politics/International Relations, The University of Melbourne On June 3, South Koreans will head to the polls to choose the country’s new president. The election may draw to a close one of the most chaotic and contentious periods in the country’s post-1987 democratic ... <a title="After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/after-a-chaotic-6-months-south-koreans-will-elect-a-new-president-and-hope-for-bold-leadership-257348/" aria-label="Read more about After a chaotic 6 months, South Koreans will elect a new president – and hope for bold leadership">Read more</a>

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From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joshua McLeod, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, Deakin University Few sports have witnessed a transformation as dramatic as darts in recent years. From its origins as a pub game stereotypically played with cigarette and beer in hand, darts is now serious business. With surging television ratings and ... <a title="From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/from-working-class-pubs-to-sold-out-stadiums-how-darts-has-become-a-major-international-sport-254807/" aria-label="Read more about From working class pubs to sold-out stadiums: how darts has become a major international sport">Read more</a>

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Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it’s like when babies are born out of the blue

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vinuli Withanarachchie, PhD candidate, College of Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University WOWstockfootage/Getty Images It doesn’t happen very often, but every now and then expectant mothers don’t quite make it to the delivery suite on time – requiring specialised care from emergency medical services (EMS). ... <a title="Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it’s like when babies are born out of the blue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/sudden-arrivals-nz-ambulance-crews-describe-what-its-like-when-babies-are-born-out-of-the-blue-255965/" aria-label="Read more about Sudden arrivals: NZ ambulance crews describe what it’s like when babies are born out of the blue">Read more</a>

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Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paola A. Magni, Associate Professor of Forensic Science, Murdoch University The following article contains material that some readers might find distressing. Around the world, knives are a popular weapon of choice among criminals. In Australia, for example, they are the most common weapon used in homicides. And ... <a title="Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/knife-crime-is-common-but-difficult-to-investigate-robots-can-help-248892/" aria-label="Read more about Knife crime is common but difficult to investigate. Robots can help">Read more</a>

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Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Henning, PhD Candidate in Feline Behaviour, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Ever wonder if your cat could pick you out of a line up? New research suggests they could … but maybe not in the way you would expect. Previous research has ... <a title="Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/can-your-cat-recognise-you-by-scent-new-study-shows-its-likely-257614/" aria-label="Read more about Can your cat recognise you by scent? New study shows it’s likely">Read more</a>

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PCOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, yet it’s often misunderstood. A name change might help

May 29, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helena Teede, Director of Monash Centre for Health Research Implementation, Monash University LightField Studios/Shutterstock Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in eight women globally. However, this complex hormonal condition is under-researched and often misunderstood. This is partly due to its name, which overemphasises “cysts” and the ovaries. ... <a title="PCOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, yet it’s often misunderstood. A name change might help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/29/pcos-affects-1-in-8-women-worldwide-yet-its-often-misunderstood-a-name-change-might-help-256872/" aria-label="Read more about PCOS affects 1 in 8 women worldwide, yet it’s often misunderstood. A name change might help">Read more</a>