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We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Peetz, Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for Future Work, and Professor Emeritus, Griffith Business School, Griffith University shutterstock The surprising thing about the Albanese government’s announced reforms to “casual” employment is not that they’re happening. It’s that employer advocates are getting so excited ... <a title="We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/we-need-more-than-a-definition-change-to-fix-australias-culture-of-permanent-casual-work-210456/" aria-label="Read more about We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work">Read more</a>

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US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean

July 31, 2023

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage By Tamanisha J. John From Toronto, Ontario On March 8, 2023, General Laura J. Richardson of the United States (U.S.) Southern Command gave testimony at a congressional hearing wherein she issued a warning to U.S. lawmakers about the expansion of Chinese influence in the Caribbean that were at ... <a title="US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/us-moves-to-curtail-chinas-economic-investment-in-the-caribbean/" aria-label="Read more about US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”

July 29, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. New Zealand First aren’t being given the attention they warrant by political commentators in the lead-up to this year’s election, with most rubbishing or downplaying the chances of Winston Peters and his party making it back into Parliament. This is despite the fact that the party is bubbling just below the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-nz-first-might-take-back-our-country/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”">Read more</a>

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Long before women police officers came police ‘matrons’: who were they and what did they do?

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alice Neikirk, Lecturer, Criminology, University of Newcastle A couple outside a police station on the river flats at Morgan, South Australia, c 1890. State Library of South Australia This year marks a significant milestone for women in policing: the 125th anniversary of the first official recognition of ... <a title="Long before women police officers came police ‘matrons’: who were they and what did they do?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/long-before-women-police-officers-came-police-matrons-who-were-they-and-what-did-they-do-210188/" aria-label="Read more about Long before women police officers came police ‘matrons’: who were they and what did they do?">Read more</a>

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You’ve heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know these incredible facts about baby sharks?

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaelen Nicole Myers, PhD Candidate, James Cook University “Baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, baby shark doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo …” If you’re the parent of a young child, you’re probably painfully familiar with this infectious song, which now has more than 13 billion views on YouTube. The Baby ... <a title="You’ve heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know these incredible facts about baby sharks?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/youve-heard-the-annoyingly-catchy-song-but-did-you-know-these-incredible-facts-about-baby-sharks-209865/" aria-label="Read more about You’ve heard the annoyingly catchy song – but did you know these incredible facts about baby sharks?">Read more</a>

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More than a picture: how the work of documentary photographer Raphaela Rosella is defined by co-creation

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Williams, Lecturer – Visual Arts, University of Wollongong Documentary photographers have traditionally aspired to tell other people’s stories. For 15 years, artist Raphaela Rosella and the women close to her have forged their own complex visual narratives, despite frequent interventions by the criminal justice system. Rosella ... <a title="More than a picture: how the work of documentary photographer Raphaela Rosella is defined by co-creation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/more-than-a-picture-how-the-work-of-documentary-photographer-raphaela-rosella-is-defined-by-co-creation-209799/" aria-label="Read more about More than a picture: how the work of documentary photographer Raphaela Rosella is defined by co-creation">Read more</a>

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How do we keep women’s football clean? Start paying players a fair wage

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Catherine Ordway, Associate Professor Sport Management and Sport Integrity Lead, University of Canberra As the Women’s World Cup grows in size and stature, it’s not surprising concerns are also being raised about match-fixing and the integrity of the sport. Women’s sport has traditionally not been considered high ... <a title="How do we keep women’s football clean? Start paying players a fair wage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/how-do-we-keep-womens-football-clean-start-paying-players-a-fair-wage-210134/" aria-label="Read more about How do we keep women’s football clean? Start paying players a fair wage">Read more</a>

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What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lara Herrero, Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University Shutterstock Respiratory viruses like influenza virus (flu), SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can make us sick by infecting our respiratory system, including the nose, upper airways and lungs. They spread from person ... <a title="What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/what-happens-in-our-body-when-we-encounter-and-fight-off-a-virus-like-the-flu-sars-cov-2-or-rsv-207023/" aria-label="Read more about What happens in our body when we encounter and fight off a virus like the flu, SARS-CoV-2 or RSV?">Read more</a>

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Australians are living and working longer – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kim Kiely, Lecturer, Statistics and Data Science, University of Wollongong Shutterstock Australians are living and working longer, but a longer working life doesn’t always come with equivalent gains in healthy life. Our analysis of change in life expectancy, health transitions and working patterns of more than 10,000 ... <a title="Australians are living and working longer – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/australians-are-living-and-working-longer-but-not-necessarily-healthier-new-study-shows-210542/" aria-label="Read more about Australians are living and working longer – but not necessarily healthier, new study shows">Read more</a>

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Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toby Martin, Music historian, University of Sydney Sinéad O’Connor was well known for her deeply emotional voice, her outspoken stance on political issues – especially her critique of the Catholic Church – and her explorations of spiritualism and religion, but what I want to talk about, mostly, ... <a title="Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/captivating-and-cathartic-a-visionary-and-a-truth-teller-playing-sinead-oconnors-music-was-my-education-210554/" aria-label="Read more about Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 28, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content TAX Chris Trotter: A Distracting Tragedy Matthew Hooton (Herald): Are tax cuts Labour’s secret re-election weapon? (paywalled) Bryce Edwards (Democracy Project): Can David Parker push Labour back onto a more ... <a title="Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/newsletter-july-28-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 28 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals

July 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Matthew Flinders Professor of Global Ecology and Models Theme Leader for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, Flinders University. Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting human ... <a title="Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/ancient-pathogens-released-from-melting-ice-could-wreak-havoc-on-the-world-new-analysis-reveals-209795/" aria-label="Read more about Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals">Read more</a>