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The disability royal commission delivers its findings today. We must all listen to end violence, abuse and neglect

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sally Robinson, Professor, Disability and Community Inclusion, Flinders University The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hand its final report and recommendations to the Australian governor general today. Many people are waiting keenly to hear how the recommendations can make ... <a title="The disability royal commission delivers its findings today. We must all listen to end violence, abuse and neglect" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/the-disability-royal-commission-delivers-its-findings-today-we-must-all-listen-to-end-violence-abuse-and-neglect-213253/" aria-label="Read more about The disability royal commission delivers its findings today. We must all listen to end violence, abuse and neglect">Read more</a>

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Even if Qantas is fined hundreds of millions it is likely to continue to take us for granted

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mel Marquis, Deputy Associate Dean and Senior Lecturer in Law, Monash University Shutterstock As Qantas faces up to tough questioning from a Senate committee and a claim from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for as much as A$600 million for allegedly selling tickets on more ... <a title="Even if Qantas is fined hundreds of millions it is likely to continue to take us for granted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/even-if-qantas-is-fined-hundreds-of-millions-it-is-likely-to-continue-to-take-us-for-granted-213754/" aria-label="Read more about Even if Qantas is fined hundreds of millions it is likely to continue to take us for granted">Read more</a>

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Forcing people to repay welfare ‘loans’ traps them in a poverty cycle – where is the policy debate about that?

September 28, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hanna Wilberg, Associate professor – Law, University of Auckland The National Party’s pledge to apply sanctions to unemployed people receiving a welfare payment, if they are “persistently” failing to meet the criteria for receiving the benefit, has attracted plenty of comment and criticism. Less talked about has ... <a title="Forcing people to repay welfare ‘loans’ traps them in a poverty cycle – where is the policy debate about that?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/28/forcing-people-to-repay-welfare-loans-traps-them-in-a-poverty-cycle-where-is-the-policy-debate-about-that-212528/" aria-label="Read more about Forcing people to repay welfare ‘loans’ traps them in a poverty cycle – where is the policy debate about that?">Read more</a>

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Who is Jacinta Allan, Victoria’s new premier?

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zareh Ghazarian, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, Monash University With the sudden announcement that Daniel Andrews will be stepping down as premier of Victoria at 5pm today, the Labor Party has been working to find the best replacement. Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan, from the Socialist Left ... <a title="Who is Jacinta Allan, Victoria’s new premier?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/who-is-jacinta-allan-victorias-new-premier-214457/" aria-label="Read more about Who is Jacinta Allan, Victoria’s new premier?">Read more</a>

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Is TikTok right – will eating three carrots a day really give me a natural tan?

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland Shutterstock A beauty trend gaining popularity on TikTok, dubbed the “carrot tan”, claims eating three carrots a day will give you a natural tan. But can this really give you a natural glow? And is ... <a title="Is TikTok right – will eating three carrots a day really give me a natural tan?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/is-tiktok-right-will-eating-three-carrots-a-day-really-give-me-a-natural-tan-214270/" aria-label="Read more about Is TikTok right – will eating three carrots a day really give me a natural tan?">Read more</a>

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China’s new anti-espionage law is sending a chill through foreign corporations and citizens alike

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marina Yue Zhang, Associate Professor, University of Technology Sydney Earlier this year, China updated its anti-espionage law amid an intensifying rivalry with the US and growing distrust of the Western-led international order. The law broadens the scope beyond what it originally sought to prohibit – leaks of ... <a title="China’s new anti-espionage law is sending a chill through foreign corporations and citizens alike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/chinas-new-anti-espionage-law-is-sending-a-chill-through-foreign-corporations-and-citizens-alike-212010/" aria-label="Read more about China’s new anti-espionage law is sending a chill through foreign corporations and citizens alike">Read more</a>

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Nobody knows how consciousness works – but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim Bayne, Professor of Philosophy, Monash University Shutterstock Science is hard. The science of consciousness is particularly hard, beset with philosophical difficulties and a scarcity of experimental data. So in June, when the results of a head-to-head experimental contest between two rival theories were announced at the ... <a title="Nobody knows how consciousness works – but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/nobody-knows-how-consciousness-works-but-top-researchers-are-fighting-over-which-theories-are-really-science-214074/" aria-label="Read more about Nobody knows how consciousness works – but top researchers are fighting over which theories are really science">Read more</a>

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Citizen scientists collect more nature data than ever, showing us where common and threatened species live

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Roger, Sector Lead, CSIRO Shutterstock Citizen science isn’t new anymore. For decades, keen amateur naturalists have been gathering data about nature and the environment around them – and sharing it. But what is new is the rate at which citizen scientists are collecting and sharing useful data. ... <a title="Citizen scientists collect more nature data than ever, showing us where common and threatened species live" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/citizen-scientists-collect-more-nature-data-than-ever-showing-us-where-common-and-threatened-species-live-212372/" aria-label="Read more about Citizen scientists collect more nature data than ever, showing us where common and threatened species live">Read more</a>

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Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of NZ’s iconic volcano

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato As a former competitive snowboarder and instructor, and later a researcher of snow sports, I’ve been lucky to enjoy ski resorts around the world. But nothing compares to Mount Ruapehu on a good day. Holidaying ... <a title="Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of NZ’s iconic volcano" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/ruapehu-has-had-a-great-ski-season-but-we-need-to-reimagine-the-future-of-nzs-iconic-volcano-214248/" aria-label="Read more about Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of NZ’s iconic volcano">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: September 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

September 27, 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. NZ Politics Daily: 27 September 2023 ELECTION Gordon Campbell: On whether Winston Peters can be a moderating influence and bashing beneficiaries, again Jessica Mutch McKay (1News): Measuring the mood on ... <a title="Newsletter: September 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/newsletter-september-27-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: September 27 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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New study shows we can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material – nanocellulose

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan Labas, Lecturer in Management, Federation University Australia Food waste is a global problem with approximately 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted each year throughout the food lifecycle – from the farm to food manufacturers and households. Across the food supply chain, Australians waste around 7.6 million ... <a title="New study shows we can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material – nanocellulose" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/new-study-shows-we-can-create-value-from-food-waste-by-turning-it-into-a-highly-desirable-material-nanocellulose-214153/" aria-label="Read more about New study shows we can create value from food waste by turning it into a highly desirable material – nanocellulose">Read more</a>

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7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum

September 27, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Prehn, Associate Dean Indigenous College of Arts, Law, and Education; Senior Lecturer – Indigenous Fellow, Social Work, University of Tasmania GettyImages The lead-up to the Voice referendum is already affecting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These impacts will likely worsen ... <a title="7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/27/7-ways-to-look-after-yourself-and-your-community-before-and-after-the-voice-referendum-213372/" aria-label="Read more about 7 ways to look after yourself and your community before and after the Voice referendum">Read more</a>