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4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stefan Kaufman, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Only four months into 2022, and Australians have already watched several climate disasters unfold across the continent, from coral bleaching to devastating floods and bushfires. These are stark reminders of how climate change can wreak havoc on communities – destroying ... <a title="4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/4-ways-we-can-change-our-behaviour-to-adapt-to-the-climate-crisis-177628/" aria-label="Read more about 4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis">Read more</a>

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Cut yourself and others some slack: we need more time to experiment and fail at work

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maroš Servátka, Professor of Experimental and Behavioral Economics, Macquarie Graduate School of Management shutterstock In 1928 Scottish microbiologist Alexander Fleming, while studying the staphylococcus bacteria, noticed mould on his petri dishes inhibited its growth. He experimented, leading to the discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic. In 1945 ... <a title="Cut yourself and others some slack: we need more time to experiment and fail at work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/cut-yourself-and-others-some-slack-we-need-more-time-to-experiment-and-fail-at-work-178423/" aria-label="Read more about Cut yourself and others some slack: we need more time to experiment and fail at work">Read more</a>

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In a market swamped with streaming services, Netflix’s massive loss of subscribers is a big deal

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Oliver Eklund, PhD Candidate in Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology Shutterstock Netflix’s recently released first quarter earnings for 2022 reported a shocking loss of 200,000 subscribers – a worrying shift for a business that had previously only seen sustained growth since 2011. The New York ... <a title="In a market swamped with streaming services, Netflix’s massive loss of subscribers is a big deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/in-a-market-swamped-with-streaming-services-netflixs-massive-loss-of-subscribers-is-a-big-deal-181780/" aria-label="Read more about In a market swamped with streaming services, Netflix’s massive loss of subscribers is a big deal">Read more</a>

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Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clarice Tang, Senior lecturer in Physiotherapy, Western Sydney University Shutterstock Are you finding it difficult to get moving after having COVID? You are not alone. Even if you have mild symptoms, you may still experience difficulty in regaining your fitness. Building back up to exercise is important, ... <a title="Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/regaining-fitness-after-covid-infection-can-be-hard-here-are-5-things-to-keep-in-mind-before-you-start-exercising-again-180588/" aria-label="Read more about Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again">Read more</a>

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There are 4 economic wildcards between now and election day. The first gets played this week

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Shutterstock There are four economic wildcards between now and the election, and we know exactly when each will be played. The first is this Wednesday at 11.30am eastern time, when we get the official update ... <a title="There are 4 economic wildcards between now and election day. The first gets played this week" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/there-are-4-economic-wildcards-between-now-and-election-day-the-first-gets-played-this-week-181839/" aria-label="Read more about There are 4 economic wildcards between now and election day. The first gets played this week">Read more</a>

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Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne AAP/Lukas Coch This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% ... <a title="Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/labor-retains-clear-newspoll-lead-and-large-ipsos-lead-as-record-number-of-candidates-nominate-181600/" aria-label="Read more about Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate">Read more</a>

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How can more people be on unemployment benefits than before COVID, with fewer unemployed Australians? Here’s how

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Whiteford, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Shutterstock So low is Australia’s unemployment rate, the official count says there are now just 580,300 people unemployed – the least since 2009, when Australia’s population was one-sixth smaller than it is today. Compared to just ... <a title="How can more people be on unemployment benefits than before COVID, with fewer unemployed Australians? Here’s how" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/how-can-more-people-be-on-unemployment-benefits-than-before-covid-with-fewer-unemployed-australians-heres-how-181733/" aria-label="Read more about How can more people be on unemployment benefits than before COVID, with fewer unemployed Australians? Here’s how">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: 26 April 2022

April 26, 2022

Political Roundup: 26 April 2022 Political Roundup is entirely subscriber-funded. The ethos behind this public service is to help foster a robust and informed public debate, with a great diversity of perspectives. If you appreciate what we are doing in providing non-partisan analysis and information about politics, economy, and society, please consider helping us keep going, ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: 26 April 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/newsletter-political-roundup-26-april-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: 26 April 2022">Read more</a>

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Getting ID after exiting prison is harder than you might think. So we built a chatbot to help

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michele Jarldorn, Lecturer, University of South Australia oatawa/Shutterstock Getting out of prison is often assumed to be cause for celebration and a new beginning. However, many women exiting prison face profound disadvantage, isolation, poor mental and physical health and struggle finding housing. Further complicating return to civil ... <a title="Getting ID after exiting prison is harder than you might think. So we built a chatbot to help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/getting-id-after-exiting-prison-is-harder-than-you-might-think-so-we-built-a-chatbot-to-help-180570/" aria-label="Read more about Getting ID after exiting prison is harder than you might think. So we built a chatbot to help">Read more</a>

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‘It’s not work-life balance, it’s work-work balance’ Politicians tell us what it’s like to be an MP

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ataus Samad, Lecturer, Western Sydney University We are currently watching candidates battle night and day to win a spot in federal parliament. Many put their lives on hold trying to become an MP. What is it like when they get there? In recent years, Australian politicians have ... <a title="‘It’s not work-life balance, it’s work-work balance’ Politicians tell us what it’s like to be an MP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/its-not-work-life-balance-its-work-work-balance-politicians-tell-us-what-its-like-to-be-an-mp-181602/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s not work-life balance, it’s work-work balance’ Politicians tell us what it’s like to be an MP">Read more</a>

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Ukraine refugees need urgent, ongoing health care. We’ve worked in refugee camps and there’s a right way to do it

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Darryl Stellmach, Lecturer in Emergency Management, University of Tasmania The war in Ukraine puts the plight of refugees and displaced people back in the headlines. From February 24, more than 5 million people have crossed Ukraine’s borders. A further 7.7 million are estimated to have been been ... <a title="Ukraine refugees need urgent, ongoing health care. We’ve worked in refugee camps and there’s a right way to do it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/ukraine-refugees-need-urgent-ongoing-health-care-weve-worked-in-refugee-camps-and-theres-a-right-way-to-do-it-180873/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine refugees need urgent, ongoing health care. We’ve worked in refugee camps and there’s a right way to do it">Read more</a>

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A new $2 coin features the introduced honeybee. Is this really the species we should celebrate?

April 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eliza Middleton, Laboratory Manager, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney Royal Australian Mint The Royal Australian Mint has released a $2 collectors’ coin to celebrate 200 years since the introduction of the European honeybee. At the time of writing, one of the 60,000 uncirculated ... <a title="A new $2 coin features the introduced honeybee. Is this really the species we should celebrate?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/26/a-new-2-coin-features-the-introduced-honeybee-is-this-really-the-species-we-should-celebrate-181089/" aria-label="Read more about A new $2 coin features the introduced honeybee. Is this really the species we should celebrate?">Read more</a>