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The NDIS promises lifelong support – but what about end-of-life support for people with disability?

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathy Boschen, Research Associate, Casual Academic, PhD Candidate, Flinders University Getty Official estimates predict that by 2032, more than one million Australians will be supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Much of the focus on the NDIS has been with how much it will cost, ... <a title="The NDIS promises lifelong support – but what about end-of-life support for people with disability?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/the-ndis-promises-lifelong-support-but-what-about-end-of-life-support-for-people-with-disability-199990/" aria-label="Read more about The NDIS promises lifelong support – but what about end-of-life support for people with disability?">Read more</a>

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What is a ‘shoey’ and why did Harry Styles do one on stage in Australia?

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liz Giuffre, Senior Lecturer in Communication, University of Technology Sydney “Shoey” is Australian slang for having a celebratory drink out of a shoe. Usually the beverage is alcoholic and the celebration follows a sweaty quest to victory. The shoey has become a popular part of some sports ... <a title="What is a ‘shoey’ and why did Harry Styles do one on stage in Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/what-is-a-shoey-and-why-did-harry-styles-do-one-on-stage-in-australia-200342/" aria-label="Read more about What is a ‘shoey’ and why did Harry Styles do one on stage in Australia?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: February 22 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

February 22, 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. Items of interest and importance today PARLIAMENT Luke Malpass (Stuff): Chris Hipkins lays down gauntlet to Christopher Luxon as Parliament gets cracking Tim Watkin (Pundit): Mum Knows Better Than Maureen ... <a title="Newsletter: February 22 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/newsletter-february-22-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: February 22 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Peace in Ukraine doesn’t ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it’s the Ukrainian people who must decide

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Partlett, Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne Emilio Morenatti/AP Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has now lasted for one year. As overwhelming victory for either side looks unlikely, many are now calling for a negotiated settlement to the war. For instance, China is promising details of a ... <a title="Peace in Ukraine doesn’t ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it’s the Ukrainian people who must decide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/peace-in-ukraine-doesnt-ultimately-depend-on-putin-or-zelensky-its-the-ukrainian-people-who-must-decide-200072/" aria-label="Read more about Peace in Ukraine doesn’t ultimately depend on Putin or Zelensky – it’s the Ukrainian people who must decide">Read more</a>

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We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola – with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Norton, Emeritus professor, University of Canterbury GettyImages During Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle the poor management of exotic plantations – primarily pine – has again led to extensive damage in Tairāwhiti. Critical public infrastructure destroyed; highly productive agricultural and horticultural land washed away or buried; houses, fences ... <a title="We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola – with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/we-planted-pine-in-response-to-cyclone-bola-with-devastating-consequences-it-is-now-time-to-invest-in-natives-200060/" aria-label="Read more about We planted pine in response to Cyclone Bola – with devastating consequences. It is now time to invest in natives">Read more</a>

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In a new study, we’ve observed clues that distinguish the very deepest part of Earth’s core

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thanh-Son Pham, Postdoctoral Fellow in Geophysics, Australian National University Rost9/Shutterstock Not so long ago, Earth’s interior was thought to be made up of four layers: the crust, mantle, (liquid) outer core and (solid) inner core. In a new study published today in Nature Communications, we provide further ... <a title="In a new study, we’ve observed clues that distinguish the very deepest part of Earth’s core" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/in-a-new-study-weve-observed-clues-that-distinguish-the-very-deepest-part-of-earths-core-200258/" aria-label="Read more about In a new study, we’ve observed clues that distinguish the very deepest part of Earth’s core">Read more</a>

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Will the Turkish earthquakes affect how the country is governed?

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mehmet Ozalp, Associate Professor in Islamic Studies, Director of The Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation and Executive Member of Public and Contextual Theology, Charles Sturt University Sedat Suna/EPA/AAP As the death toll in the Turkey-Syria earthquakes spirals past a record 46,000 – and a fresh earthquake ... <a title="Will the Turkish earthquakes affect how the country is governed?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/will-the-turkish-earthquakes-affect-how-the-country-is-governed-199946/" aria-label="Read more about Will the Turkish earthquakes affect how the country is governed?">Read more</a>

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The My School website has just been updated. What makes a ‘good’ school?

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stewart Riddle, Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Southern Queensland Shutterstock Parents often worry about which school will be the best one for their children. Is the local public school the best option or would another public, faith-based or independent school be a better fit? The ... <a title="The My School website has just been updated. What makes a ‘good’ school?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/the-my-school-website-has-just-been-updated-what-makes-a-good-school-199979/" aria-label="Read more about The My School website has just been updated. What makes a ‘good’ school?">Read more</a>

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The long and satisfying 28,000-year history of the dildo

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Esmé Louise James, Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne Wikimedia Commons A headline bound to get you up in the morning — a 2,000 year old dildo from ancient Rome has just been discovered. The 16-centimetre wooden phallus was originally uncovered at the Roman fort of ... <a title="The long and satisfying 28,000-year history of the dildo" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/the-long-and-satisfying-28-000-year-history-of-the-dildo-200278/" aria-label="Read more about The long and satisfying 28,000-year history of the dildo">Read more</a>

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What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Fuller, Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney Shutterstock If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you’re not alone. In fact, the challenge of maintaining weight loss is confirmed by research, including an ... <a title="What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/whats-the-weight-set-point-and-why-does-it-make-it-so-hard-to-keep-weight-off-195724/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the ‘weight set point’, and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?">Read more</a>

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Flooded Home Buyback scheme helps wash away the pain for Queenslanders

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margaret Cook, Research Fellow, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University JONO SEARLE/AAP It’s almost a year since floods devastated parts of Ipswich in Southeast Queensland. Over the course of four days (February 25-28 2022), Ipswich received 682 millimetres of rain and the Bremer River rose to 16.72m in ... <a title="Flooded Home Buyback scheme helps wash away the pain for Queenslanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/flooded-home-buyback-scheme-helps-wash-away-the-pain-for-queenslanders-200242/" aria-label="Read more about Flooded Home Buyback scheme helps wash away the pain for Queenslanders">Read more</a>

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You’ve read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe

February 22, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Oliver A.H. Jones, Professor, RMIT University Shutterstock “Are nonstick pans toxic”? “Can aluminium cookware cause dementia?” “Are my scratched pans still safe?” That’s just a sample of a few worrying headlines about the safety of our pots and pans recently. These stories often crop up in the ... <a title="You’ve read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/22/youve-read-the-scary-headlines-but-rest-assured-your-cookware-is-safe-199967/" aria-label="Read more about You’ve read the scary headlines – but rest assured, your cookware is safe">Read more</a>