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How can you be sure your clothing has been produced ethically?

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aayushi Badhwar, Lecturer in Enterprise and Technology, RMIT University Naomi Rahim/Getty Images/Canva Today’s consumers are swimming in a sea of information. Products are marketed with big, bold words such as “sustainable”, “ethical” and “organic”. They sound good, they catch our attention, and they make us feel better ... <a title="How can you be sure your clothing has been produced ethically?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/how-can-you-be-sure-your-clothing-has-been-produced-ethically-262800/" aria-label="Read more about How can you be sure your clothing has been produced ethically?">Read more</a>

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Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this?

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine de Fontenay, Honorary Fellow, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne Over the next two decades, the average Australian worker is likely to change occupations at least twice. Rapid technological change and longer working lives mean the days of having “one job for life” are long ... <a title="Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/australian-workers-are-likely-to-change-occupations-twice-in-the-next-20-years-how-do-we-help-them-do-this-262689/" aria-label="Read more about Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this?">Read more</a>

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Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Flora Hui, Research Fellow, Centre for Eye Research Australia and Honorary Fellow, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), The University of Melbourne Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro (known as semaglutide and tirzepatide) have changed the way clinicians manage diabetes and obesity around the world. Collectively known as ... <a title="Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/ozempic-and-other-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-rare-but-serious-eye-conditions-262874/" aria-label="Read more about Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions">Read more</a>

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Ethnicity is a powerful indicator of health needs – cutting it from a new GP funding formula is a mistake

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Crampton, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Getty Images The government’s recently announced new health funding formula for general practices aims to better distribute funding according to patient needs. We welcome the update, to take effect from July next year, and the government’s commitment to ... <a title="Ethnicity is a powerful indicator of health needs – cutting it from a new GP funding formula is a mistake" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/ethnicity-is-a-powerful-indicator-of-health-needs-cutting-it-from-a-new-gp-funding-formula-is-a-mistake-262495/" aria-label="Read more about Ethnicity is a powerful indicator of health needs – cutting it from a new GP funding formula is a mistake">Read more</a>

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70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Watson, Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland DeAgostini/Getty Images Human-driven climate change threatens many species, including birds. Most studies on this topic focus on long-term climate trends, such as gradual rises in average temperatures or shifts in rainfall patterns. But ... <a title="70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/70-years-of-data-show-extreme-heat-is-already-wiping-out-tropical-bird-populations-259892/" aria-label="Read more about 70 years of data show extreme heat is already wiping out tropical bird populations">Read more</a>

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Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects

August 12, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dan O’Brien, Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Boston Area Research Initiative, Northeastern University A tree canopy can make a big difference in temperature for people on the street below. The challenge is getting trees where they’re needed most. Andrey Denisyuk/Moment via ... <a title="Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/12/inside-an-urban-heat-island-one-street-can-be-much-hotter-than-its-neighbor-new-tech-makes-it-easier-to-target-cooling-projects-261917/" aria-label="Read more about Inside an urban heat island, one street can be much hotter than its neighbor – new tech makes it easier to target cooling projects">Read more</a>

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What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Therese O’Sullivan, Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, Edith Cowan University Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images Many people are familiar with the saying that a woman is “eating for two” during pregnancy. Although this is an exaggeration, nutritional needs do certainly increase during pregnancy to support the growing baby. ... <a title="What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/what-should-i-eat-and-avoid-while-breastfeeding-how-does-my-diet-affect-babys-milk-260423/" aria-label="Read more about What should I eat (and avoid) while breastfeeding? How does my diet affect baby’s milk?">Read more</a>

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Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible?

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Martin Kear, Sessional Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly meeting in September, joining the United Kingdom, Canada and France in taking the historic step. Recognising a Palestinian state is at one level ... <a title="Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/beyond-recognition-the-challenges-of-creating-a-new-palestinian-state-are-so-formidable-is-it-even-possible-262493/" aria-label="Read more about Beyond recognition: the challenges of creating a new Palestinian state are so formidable, is it even possible?">Read more</a>

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Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will recognise Palestine as a state at the United Nations leaders’ week in late September. Unlike some other countries, the government has put no conditions on the recognition, relying on assurances received from ... <a title="Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/australia-to-recognise-palestine-state-next-month-at-the-united-nations-262602/" aria-label="Read more about Australia to recognise Palestine state next month at the United Nations">Read more</a>

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When a beach walk feels like grief: disasters like SA’s algal bloom cut us off from nature when we need it most

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brianna Le Busque, Lecturer in Environmental Science, University of South Australia John White Photos/Getty In March 2025, surfers and swimmers were the first to notice the harmful algal bloom taking hold in South Australian waters. People catching waves at a popular break on the Fleurieu Peninsula later ... <a title="When a beach walk feels like grief: disasters like SA’s algal bloom cut us off from nature when we need it most" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/when-a-beach-walk-feels-like-grief-disasters-like-sas-algal-bloom-cut-us-off-from-nature-when-we-need-it-most-262705/" aria-label="Read more about When a beach walk feels like grief: disasters like SA’s algal bloom cut us off from nature when we need it most">Read more</a>

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Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hussein Dia, Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology Alexwise/Getty Many electric vehicles (EVs) now come with range estimates of 400–500 kilometres, while some premium models claim ranges of more than 600km. Drivers new to EVs may look at the range figures given by ... <a title="Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/want-to-know-how-far-your-new-ev-can-actually-go-take-10-20-off-its-claimed-range-262805/" aria-label="Read more about Want to know how far your new EV can actually go? Take 10–20% off its claimed range">Read more</a>

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‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet

August 11, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Azadeh Dastyari, Director, Centre for Western Sydney, Western Sydney University Access to the internet is not a luxury. It’s an essential part of life. It shapes how people study, find and do work, access healthcare, stay connected with community and interact with government services. For Indigenous peoples, ... <a title="‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/i-end-up-buying-less-food-indigenous-people-should-not-have-to-go-hungry-to-use-the-internet-262203/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I end up buying less food’: Indigenous people should not have to go hungry to use the internet">Read more</a>