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Simon Crean, former Labor and ACTU leader, dies aged 74

June 26, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Simon Crean, a former Labor opposition leader, has died suddenly while in Germany, aged 74. Crean, who served in parliament from 1990 to 2013, was a minister in the Hawke, Keating, Rudd and Gillard governments. He was opposition leader between ... <a title="Simon Crean, former Labor and ACTU leader, dies aged 74" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/26/simon-crean-former-labor-and-actu-leader-dies-aged-74-208439/" aria-label="Read more about Simon Crean, former Labor and ACTU leader, dies aged 74">Read more</a>

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Wagner’s rebellion may have been thwarted, but Putin has never looked weaker and more vulnerable

June 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Sussex, Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University Gavriil Grigorov/Pool Sputnik Kremlin/AP It is increasingly clear that a rattled Vladimir Putin’s political end is approaching. All that really matters now is whether it comes sooner or later. Having appeared on national television to warn ... <a title="Wagner’s rebellion may have been thwarted, but Putin has never looked weaker and more vulnerable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/25/wagners-rebellion-may-have-been-thwarted-but-putin-has-never-looked-weaker-and-more-vulnerable-208436/" aria-label="Read more about Wagner’s rebellion may have been thwarted, but Putin has never looked weaker and more vulnerable">Read more</a>

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Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?

June 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Wintle, Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne The Victorian grassland earless dragon (Tympanocryptis pinguicolla), not seen since 1969, has been found in grasslands west of Melbourne. No need to fear this dragon, though; these lizards are just 15cm ... <a title="Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/25/victoria-has-rediscovered-a-dragon-how-do-we-secure-its-future-208097/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?">Read more</a>

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Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news

June 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Fraser, Senior Researcher in Antarctic Remote Sensing, University of Tasmania Landfast ice ‘breaks out’ Justin Chambers/AAD, Author provided There’s more to Antarctic ice than meets the eye. Sea ice is not a uniform crust overlying the salty Southern Ocean. Our new research is the first to ... <a title="Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/24/fractured-foundations-how-antarcticas-landfast-ice-is-dwindling-and-why-thats-bad-news-207814/" aria-label="Read more about Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news">Read more</a>

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Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Uri Gal, Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney Shutterstock Germany’s best-selling newspaper, Bild, is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to replace certain editorial roles, in an effort to cut costs. In a leaked internal email sent to staff on June 19, the paper’s publisher, Axel ... <a title="Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/replacing-news-editors-with-ai-is-a-worry-for-misinformation-bias-and-accountability-208196/" aria-label="Read more about Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability">Read more</a>

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Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archie Thomas, Chancellor’s Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people. This week at Parliament House during Barunga Festival, four NT Land Council representatives presented Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Barunga Declaration. Signed ... <a title="Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/before-the-barunga-declaration-there-was-the-barunga-statement-and-hawkes-promise-of-treaty-206613/" aria-label="Read more about Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty">Read more</a>

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We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amirali Popat, Associate Professor and Director of Research, The University of Queensland Liam Krueger, Author provided 3D-printed medicine could be the future of personalised healthcare, with research now suggesting printed tablets have reached a sufficient quality to match the standards set for conventionally manufactured tablets. Our new ... <a title="We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/we-are-closer-than-ever-to-being-able-to-3d-print-medicines-heres-why-thats-important-208026/" aria-label="Read more about We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important">Read more</a>

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Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Meldrum, Lecturer, Speech Pathology, Edith Cowan University Unsplash, CC BY As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault? There is ... <a title="Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/lots-of-kids-are-late-talkers-heres-when-to-take-action-206609/" aria-label="Read more about Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

June 23, 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 ELECTION Adam Pearse (Herald): Hollywood director James Cameron donates to Greens as party surges ahead of Labour Justin Wong (Stuff): National Party donation from CCP-linked newspaper publisher ‘by ... <a title="Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/newsletter-june-23-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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What was the ‘catastrophic implosion’ of the Titan submersible? An expert explains

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eric Fusil, Associate Professor, School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide The four day-long search for the missing Titan submersible has come to a tragic end. Reports have confirmed the vessel was subject to a “catastrophic implosion” at some point during its voyage towards the ... <a title="What was the ‘catastrophic implosion’ of the Titan submersible? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/what-was-the-catastrophic-implosion-of-the-titan-submersible-an-expert-explains-208359/" aria-label="Read more about What was the ‘catastrophic implosion’ of the Titan submersible? An expert explains">Read more</a>

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Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Khoo, Associate Professor of International Politics, University of Otago Manuel Balce Ceneta /AP, Mark Mitchell /AP, Leah Millis /Pool Photo via AP It’s not every day that a New Zealand prime minister takes China’s side in a disagreement between Washington and Beijing over whether the leader ... <a title="Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/sorry-prime-minister-joe-biden-was-right-xi-jinping-really-is-a-dictator-208358/" aria-label="Read more about Sorry prime minister, Joe Biden was right – Xi Jinping really is a ‘dictator’">Read more</a>

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Buying bugs and beetles, or shopping for scorpions and snails? Australia’s pet trade includes hundreds of spineless species

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Lassaline, PhD Student, University of Adelaide Sebastian Chekunov, Author provided Shacking up with tarantulas, scorpions, and ants would be a nightmare for most people. But for others, these creepy-crawlies are welcome companions and collectables. Global demand for exotic pets is rising, fuelled by social media and ... <a title="Buying bugs and beetles, or shopping for scorpions and snails? Australia’s pet trade includes hundreds of spineless species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/buying-bugs-and-beetles-or-shopping-for-scorpions-and-snails-australias-pet-trade-includes-hundreds-of-spineless-species-207932/" aria-label="Read more about Buying bugs and beetles, or shopping for scorpions and snails? Australia’s pet trade includes hundreds of spineless species">Read more</a>