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Bell Shakespeare brings vitality and cracking pace to Henry 5

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirk Dodd, Lecturer in English and Writing, University of Sydney Brett Boardman/Bell Shakespeare Shakespeare’s Henry V (stylised by Bell Shakespeare as Henry 5) is famous for many things. Henry’s rousing speeches. Its chorus directly addressing the audience. Its critical treatment of war. Its comic characters like Fluellen. ... <a title="Bell Shakespeare brings vitality and cracking pace to Henry 5" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/bell-shakespeare-brings-vitality-and-cracking-pace-to-henry-5-249152/" aria-label="Read more about Bell Shakespeare brings vitality and cracking pace to Henry 5">Read more</a>

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How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava, Associate Professor of Geospatial Analysis, University of the Sunshine Coast Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now expected to make landfall early on Saturday morning – later than initial estimates that suggested it would strike southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales on Friday. So, how ... <a title="How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/how-are-scientists-tracking-cyclone-alfred-251611/" aria-label="Read more about How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liz Ritchie-Tyo, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Monash University Cyclone Alfred has now been delayed, as the slow-moving system stalls in warm seas off southeast Queensland. Unfortunately, the expected slow pace of the cyclone will bring even more rain to affected communities. This is because it will linger ... <a title="Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/cyclone-alfred-is-slowing-and-that-could-make-it-more-destructive-heres-how-climate-change-might-have-influenced-it-251594/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it">Read more</a>

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How Trump is weaponising the Department of Justice, and the ‘dark’ tactic he’s using to get away with it

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Harrington, Associate Professor, School of Communication, Queensland University of Technology It’s hard to keep track of US President Donald Trump’s many notable acts since returning to the White House. His recent pro-Russia stance on the war in Ukraine has, rightly, received a lot of attention. But ... <a title="How Trump is weaponising the Department of Justice, and the ‘dark’ tactic he’s using to get away with it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/how-trump-is-weaponising-the-department-of-justice-and-the-dark-tactic-hes-using-to-get-away-with-it-250760/" aria-label="Read more about How Trump is weaponising the Department of Justice, and the ‘dark’ tactic he’s using to get away with it">Read more</a>

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Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liz Ritchie-Tyo, Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Monash University Cyclone Alfred has now been delayed, as the slow-moving system stalls in warm seas off southeast Queensland. Unfortunately, the expected slow pace of the cyclone will bring even more rain to affected communities. This is because it will linger ... <a title="Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/cyclone-alfred-is-slowing-down-and-that-could-make-it-more-destructive-heres-how-climate-change-might-have-influenced-it-251594/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it">Read more</a>

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HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ferdi Botha, Senior Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research, The University of Melbourne ArliftAtoz2205/Shutterstock The 19th annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey was released today. The HILDA Survey has been following the same people every year since ... <a title="HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/hilda-data-shows-income-inequality-is-at-a-20-year-high-251596/" aria-label="Read more about HILDA data shows income inequality is at a 20-year high">Read more</a>

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Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emily Roycroft, Research Group Leader & ARC DECRA Fellow, Monash University Colossal Biosciences US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic modifications that lead to a woolly coat. The company claims this is the ... <a title="Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/woolly-mice-are-cute-and-impressive-but-they-wont-bring-back-mammoths-or-save-endangered-species-251595/" aria-label="Read more about Woolly mice are cute and impressive – but they won’t bring back mammoths or save endangered species">Read more</a>

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Evangeline Mantzioris, Program Director of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian, University of South Australia RobsPhoto/Shutterstock Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to ... <a title="Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/robert-f-kennedy-jr-says-vitamin-a-protects-you-from-deadly-measles-heres-what-the-study-he-cites-actually-says-251465/" aria-label="Read more about Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says">Read more</a>

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Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joshua Pate, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney altanaka/Shutterstock “It’s really sore,” my (Josh’s) five-year-old daughter said, cradling her broken arm in the emergency department. “But on a scale of zero to ten, how do you rate your pain?” asked the nurse. My daughter’s tear-streaked ... <a title="Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/why-rating-your-pain-out-of-10-is-tricky-246140/" aria-label="Read more about Why rating your pain out of 10 is tricky">Read more</a>

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Creative Australia’s decisions should be peer reviewed and at arm’s length. Where did things go wrong?

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne For the past three weeks the arts have been dominated by a recent decision made by the board of Creative Australia. On February 7 it was announced Khaled Sabsabi and ... <a title="Creative Australia’s decisions should be peer reviewed and at arm’s length. Where did things go wrong?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/creative-australias-decisions-should-be-peer-reviewed-and-at-arms-length-where-did-things-go-wrong-251153/" aria-label="Read more about Creative Australia’s decisions should be peer reviewed and at arm’s length. Where did things go wrong?">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Trump presidency is turning much of the world order on its head. Tne United States president is arm-twisting Ukraine, playing nice with Russia, and using protection as an economic and political weapon. The Australian government is pessimistic about escaping ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/politics-with-michelle-grattan-james-curran-on-trump-ukraine-shifting-tectonic-plates-and-a-bigger-australian-defence-bill-251486/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Curran on Trump, Ukraine, shifting tectonic plates, and a bigger Australian defence bill">Read more</a>

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Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time for them to pay up?

March 6, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matt Nichol, Lecturer in Law, CQUniversity Australia Not-for-profit organisations support a range of needs and activities, such as financial disadvantage, health and education. Governments support these entities through various measures, notably exemption from income tax and other taxes. Some of Australia’s major professional sports – such as ... <a title="Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time for them to pay up?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/australias-major-sports-codes-are-considered-not-for-profits-is-it-time-for-them-to-pay-up-250914/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s major sports codes are considered not-for-profits – is it time for them to pay up?">Read more</a>