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More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Orr, Veterinarian, James Cook University Mike Kilcoyne/Unsplash Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They’ve just run off the path to sniff in some long grass, maybe eat some kangaroo poo. Suddenly, there is a yelp and you see a snake slither away. With ... <a title="More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/more-than-250-000-australians-dont-have-access-to-a-vet-new-research-269284/" aria-label="Read more about More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research">Read more</a>

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Labor and Albanese take a hit in post-Bondi Resolve poll

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Despite fallout from the expenses scandal and Bondi, Labor still holds a 54–46 lead in Resolve, but Anthony Albanese’s ratings have slumped. Newspoll analysis has One Nation’s ... <a title="Labor and Albanese take a hit in post-Bondi Resolve poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/labor-and-albanese-take-a-hit-in-post-bondi-resolve-poll-272266/" aria-label="Read more about Labor and Albanese take a hit in post-Bondi Resolve poll">Read more</a>

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Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer, School of Business, Western Sydney University Eduardo Filgueiras/Unsplash This year, Australian drowning deaths reached their worst level in three decades. Tragically, 357 drownings were reported between July 1 2024 and June 30 2025, with many more non-fatal incidents. Australian drowning fatalities have surged ... <a title="Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/drownings-are-surging-in-australia-ai-can-help-269716/" aria-label="Read more about Drownings are surging in Australia. AI can help">Read more</a>

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Autocrats have long lists of political enemies. This is how Donald Trump has tried to silence his

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation The list of people Donald Trump has punished or threatened to punish since returning to office is long. It includes the likes of James Comey, Letitia James, John Bolton, as well as members of the opposition, such as Adam Schiff, ... <a title="Autocrats have long lists of political enemies. This is how Donald Trump has tried to silence his" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/autocrats-have-long-lists-of-political-enemies-this-is-how-donald-trump-has-tried-to-silence-his-272252/" aria-label="Read more about Autocrats have long lists of political enemies. This is how Donald Trump has tried to silence his">Read more</a>

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What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland Łukasz Rawa/Unsplash If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The name is a nod to Ozempic, a ... <a title="What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/what-is-oatzempic-does-it-actually-work-for-weight-loss-269603/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘oatzempic’? Does it actually work for weight loss?">Read more</a>

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With thousands of feral horses gone, Kosciuszko’s fragile ecosystems are slowly recovering

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David M Watson, Professor in Ecology, Charles Sturt University Author supplied , CC BY-ND In Kosciuszko National Park in Australia’s alpine region, the landscape is slowly changing. Patches of native vegetation cropped bald by horses are regrowing. Some long-eroded creek banks look less compacted along the edges. ... <a title="With thousands of feral horses gone, Kosciuszko’s fragile ecosystems are slowly recovering" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/with-thousands-of-feral-horses-gone-kosciuszkos-fragile-ecosystems-are-slowly-recovering-270658/" aria-label="Read more about With thousands of feral horses gone, Kosciuszko’s fragile ecosystems are slowly recovering">Read more</a>

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Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Barbara Plester, Senior Lecturer, Management and International Business, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images Groaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation (for some) of hybrid working. ... <a title="Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/can-office-culture-survive-the-work-from-home-revolution-yes-but-you-cant-force-the-fun-269702/" aria-label="Read more about Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun">Read more</a>

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Why can’t we admit to not enjoying a bad holiday?

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samuel Cornell, PhD Candidate in Public Health & Community Medicine, School of Population Health, UNSW Sydney Jan Kohl/Unsplash Everyone always loves a holiday – at least, that’s how we portray them. Holidays present a chance to unwind, relax and decompress from life’s day-to-day struggles. But they don’t ... <a title="Why can’t we admit to not enjoying a bad holiday?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/why-cant-we-admit-to-not-enjoying-a-bad-holiday-267978/" aria-label="Read more about Why can’t we admit to not enjoying a bad holiday?">Read more</a>

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Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection

January 5, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Megan Willis, Associate Professor, School of Behavioural and Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University Designecologist/ Pexels As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope ... <a title="Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/just-joined-a-dating-app-heres-how-to-look-after-yourself-and-handle-rejection-271312/" aria-label="Read more about Just joined a dating app? Here’s how to look after yourself and handle rejection">Read more</a>

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The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different

January 4, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, PhD Candidate, Political Science, International Relations and Constitutional Law, University of the Sunshine Coast In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas and flew him out of the country. US President ... <a title="The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/the-us-has-invaded-countries-and-deposed-leaders-before-its-military-action-against-venezuela-feels-different-272682/" aria-label="Read more about The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. Its military action against Venezuela feels different">Read more</a>

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The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. This time feels different

January 4, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, PhD Candidate, Political Science, International Relations and Constitutional Law, University of the Sunshine Coast In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas and flew him out of the country. US President ... <a title="The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. This time feels different" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/the-us-has-invaded-countries-and-deposed-leaders-before-this-time-feels-different-272682/" aria-label="Read more about The US has invaded countries and deposed leaders before. This time feels different">Read more</a>

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Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains

January 4, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Heathcote, Honorary Associate Professor in International Law, Australian National University United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela until a new government is installed, following the US military intervention in the country’s capital, Caracas. American forces have seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, ... <a title="Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/04/were-the-us-actions-in-venezuela-legal-under-international-law-an-expert-explains-272684/" aria-label="Read more about Were the US actions in Venezuela legal under international law? An expert explains">Read more</a>