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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney The US Congress has had no shortage of viral moments in recent months. Senator Dianne Feinstein seemingly became confused over how to vote. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell experienced two extended “freeze episodes” during press conferences. ... <a title="America’s leaders are older than they’ve ever been. Why didn’t the founding fathers foresee this as a problem?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/americas-leaders-are-older-than-theyve-ever-been-why-didnt-the-founding-fathers-foresee-this-as-a-problem-213653/" aria-label="Read more about America’s leaders are older than they’ve ever been. Why didn’t the founding fathers foresee this as a problem?">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Renée M Prokopavicius, Postdoctoral Researcher in Plant Ecophysiology, Western Sydney University Torychemistry, Shutterstock Australians are bracing for a hot spring and summer. The Bureau of Meteorology has finally declared El Niño is underway, making warmer and drier conditions more likely for large parts of the country. And ... <a title="We need urban trees more than ever – here’s how to save them from extreme heat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/we-need-urban-trees-more-than-ever-heres-how-to-save-them-from-extreme-heat-211414/" aria-label="Read more about We need urban trees more than ever – here’s how to save them from extreme heat">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Ginns, Associate Professor in Educational Psychology, University of Sydney Oleksandr P/Pexels Around Australia, Year 12 students are heading into the final stretch of study before exams start in early term 4. This is typically seen as a very intense period of preparation. But, as our research ... <a title="How to manage exam season: don’t forget to take regular breaks and breathe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/how-to-manage-exam-season-dont-forget-to-take-regular-breaks-and-breathe-213982/" aria-label="Read more about How to manage exam season: don’t forget to take regular breaks and breathe">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olympia Nelson, PhD Candidate in Modern Greek & Byzantine Studies specialising in Byzantine art and literature, University of Sydney Mary of Egypt, The Pantanassa Monastery, Mystras, Peloponnese, Greece Olympia Nelson, CC BY-ND Mary of Egypt, a fourth-century saint with a large medieval following, had a thriving and ... <a title="‘An insatiable and unrestrained desire for passionate love’: the holy slut-shaming of Mary of Egypt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/an-insatiable-and-unrestrained-desire-for-passionate-love-the-holy-slut-shaming-of-mary-of-egypt-210805/" aria-label="Read more about ‘An insatiable and unrestrained desire for passionate love’: the holy slut-shaming of Mary of Egypt">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The government will commit $41 million for technical and further education and “higher apprenticeships” when it releases its white paper on employment on Monday. Of this, $31 million will be for new TAFE “centres of excellence” and $10 million will ... <a title="Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified workers in net zero, care and digitisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/employment-white-paper-to-deliver-more-highly-qualified-workers-in-net-zero-care-and-digitisation-214229/" aria-label="Read more about Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified workers in net zero, care and digitisation">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The government will commit $41 million for technical and further education and “higher apprenticeships” when it releases its white paper on employment on Monday. Of this, $31 million will be for new TAFE “centres of excellence” and $10 million will ... <a title="Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified graduates in net zero, care and digitisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/employment-white-paper-to-deliver-more-highly-qualified-graduates-in-net-zero-care-and-digitisation-214229/" aria-label="Read more about Employment white paper to deliver more highly qualified graduates in net zero, care and digitisation">Read more</a>
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September 25, 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia’s occupied capital of West Papua, sparking a massive celebration among thousands of Papuans. His release has ignited a spirit of unity among Papuans in their fight against what they refer to as racism, colonialism, and ... <a title="Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/release-of-victor-yeimo-from-indonesian-prison-rekindles-west-papuan-fight-against-racism/" aria-label="Read more about Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra arly a year ago, a privately financed inquiry, led by Peter Shergold, a former head of the prime minister’s department, undertook an inquiry into Australia’s handling of the COVID pandemic. The report, Fault Lines, was a solid piece of work, ... <a title="View from The Hill: We can’t prepare for a future pandemic without fully looking at state governments’ decisions in the last one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/view-from-the-hill-we-cant-prepare-for-a-future-pandemic-without-fully-looking-at-state-governments-decisions-in-the-last-one-214152/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: We can’t prepare for a future pandemic without fully looking at state governments’ decisions in the last one">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi told his fellow MPs: You know what it feels like to have a pebble in your shoe? That will be my job here. A constant, annoying to those ... <a title="NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/nz-election-2023-from-pebble-in-the-shoe-to-future-power-broker-the-rise-and-rise-of-te-pati-maori/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Phibbs, Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney The Victorian government, like many governments around the world, has announced new regulations on short-stay accommodation. The government says Victoria has more than 36,000 short-stay places, which are reducing the number of homes available for long-term rental. Other states have ... <a title="Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/will-taxing-short-stays-boost-long-term-rental-supply-other-policies-would-achieve-more-213989/" aria-label="Read more about Will taxing short stays boost long-term rental supply? Other policies would achieve more">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Harris, Senior Research Fellow, Acting Director, CHETRE, UNSW Sydney The housing crisis is firmly on the Australian policy agenda. Governments see a rapid increase in supply as the main solution. The importance of supply is not disputed. But more housing alone isn’t enough: new housing must ... <a title="Planning laws protect people. A poorly regulated rush to boost housing supply will cost us all" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/planning-laws-protect-people-a-poorly-regulated-rush-to-boost-housing-supply-will-cost-us-all-213068/" aria-label="Read more about Planning laws protect people. A poorly regulated rush to boost housing supply will cost us all">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Harris, Senior Research Fellow, Acting Director, CHETRE, UNSW Sydney The housing crisis is firmly on the Australian policy agenda. Governments see a rapid increase in supply as the main solution. The importance of supply is not disputed. But more housing alone isn’t enough: new housing must ... <a title="Planning laws protect people, who’ll pay for an unregulated rush to boost housing supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/planning-laws-protect-people-wholl-pay-for-an-unregulated-rush-to-boost-housing-supply-213068/" aria-label="Read more about Planning laws protect people, who’ll pay for an unregulated rush to boost housing supply">Read more</a>
