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‘I want to scream and scream’: Australian nurses on the Western Front were also victims of war

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fiona McLeod, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland The revival of interest in Anzac since the 1980s has depended in part on the repositioning of soldiers as victims. We rarely celebrate their martial virtues, and instead note their resilience, fortitude and suffering. This shift in emphasis opens ... <a title="‘I want to scream and scream’: Australian nurses on the Western Front were also victims of war" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/i-want-to-scream-and-scream-australian-nurses-on-the-western-front-were-also-victims-of-war-158624/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I want to scream and scream’: Australian nurses on the Western Front were also victims of war">Read more</a>

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The years condemn: Australia is forgetting the sacred trees planted to remember our war dead

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Doctor of Botany, The University of Melbourne On Anzac Day each year, Australians remember those who served and died in wars and conflicts. We may attend a dawn service, go to a march or lay a wreath at a war memorial. But across Australia lie ... <a title="The years condemn: Australia is forgetting the sacred trees planted to remember our war dead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/the-years-condemn-australia-is-forgetting-the-sacred-trees-planted-to-remember-our-war-dead-159426/" aria-label="Read more about The years condemn: Australia is forgetting the sacred trees planted to remember our war dead">Read more</a>

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Australia’s economy can withstand the proposed European Union carbon tariff — here’s what we find

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Philip Adams, Professor at the Centre of Policy Studie, Victoria University The European Union has committed to very significant emission cuts — 55% on 1990 levels by 2030, and zero net emissions by 2050. To help it get there without too much disruption, the president of the ... <a title="Australia’s economy can withstand the proposed European Union carbon tariff — here’s what we find" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/australias-economy-can-withstand-the-proposed-european-union-carbon-tariff-heres-what-we-find-159062/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s economy can withstand the proposed European Union carbon tariff — here’s what we find">Read more</a>

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Vital Signs: the pros and cons of diversity in organisations

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Breaking down the old boys’ club in business, government and other organisations is intrinsically important. Ensuring greater diversity in organisations – on gender, racial, ethnic and other lines – is, simply put, the right thing to do. But some advocates of ... <a title="Vital Signs: the pros and cons of diversity in organisations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/vital-signs-the-pros-and-cons-of-diversity-in-organisations-159524/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: the pros and cons of diversity in organisations">Read more</a>

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The comfort of reading in WWI: the bibliotherapy of trench and hospital magazines

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Véronique Duché, A.R. Chisholm Professor of French, The University of Melbourne Modern warfare produces both trauma and boredom in equal measure. During the first world war, one way troops found solace was by writing and reading magazines created by soldiers, for soldiers. Throughout the war, these magazines ... <a title="The comfort of reading in WWI: the bibliotherapy of trench and hospital magazines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/the-comfort-of-reading-in-wwi-the-bibliotherapy-of-trench-and-hospital-magazines-158880/" aria-label="Read more about The comfort of reading in WWI: the bibliotherapy of trench and hospital magazines">Read more</a>

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175 Years of Border Invasions: The Anniversary of the U.S. War on Mexico and the Roots of Northward Migration

April 23, 2021

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage By David VineFrom Washington DC Amid renewed fear mongering about an “invasion” at the U.S.-Mexico border, this week’s 175th anniversary of the 1846–1848 war the U.S. government instigated with Mexico is a reminder that throughout U.S. history, invasions have gone almost exclusively from north to south, not vice ... <a title="175 Years of Border Invasions: The Anniversary of the U.S. War on Mexico and the Roots of Northward Migration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/175-years-of-border-invasions-the-anniversary-of-the-u-s-war-on-mexico-and-the-roots-of-northward-migration/" aria-label="Read more about 175 Years of Border Invasions: The Anniversary of the U.S. War on Mexico and the Roots of Northward Migration">Read more</a>

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Numbers returning from India cut because of increase in quarantine cases

April 23, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The numbers of Australian citizens and permanent residents allowed to return from India and other COVID “high risk” countries are to be restricted. With COVID surging in India, the cases in quarantine among people arriving from India have risen significantly. ... <a title="Numbers returning from India cut because of increase in quarantine cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/23/numbers-returning-from-india-cut-because-of-increase-in-quarantine-cases-159581/" aria-label="Read more about Numbers returning from India cut because of increase in quarantine cases">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: As Morrison struggles with 2050, the climate leaders up the ante for 2030

April 22, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra We shouldn’t be surprised at the Kevin Rudd-Malcolm Turnbull bromance. After all, we saw the same with Malcolm Fraser and Gough Whitlam. The stronger the earlier political antipathy, it seems, the closer the later collaboration. Rudd’s fury over Turnbull’s refusal ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: As Morrison struggles with 2050, the climate leaders up the ante for 2030" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/22/grattan-on-friday-as-morrison-struggles-with-2050-the-climate-leaders-up-the-ante-for-2030-159559/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: As Morrison struggles with 2050, the climate leaders up the ante for 2030">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Analysis – Money, Housing, and King Canute

April 22, 2021

Analysis by Keith Rankin. Stories last week from Radio New Zealand: Expert analysis: low interest rates vs soaring house prices, Nine to Noon, 15 April 2021. And refer to: Arthur Grimes: How to fix a broken Auckland? Add 150,000 homes to crash prices by 40%; The Spinoff, 4 July 2016 Bernard Hickey: PM says Arthur ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Money, Housing, and King Canute" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/22/keith-rankin-analysis-money-housing-and-king-canute/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Money, Housing, and King Canute">Read more</a>

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Why scrap Victoria’s ‘meaningless’ Belt and Road deal? Because it sends a powerful message to Beijing

April 22, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Clarke, Associate Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University The Morrison government’s decision to scrap Victoria’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) agreement with China was based on Australia’s new Foreign Relations Act, which says the foreign minister may ensure that arrangements entered by state ... <a title="Why scrap Victoria’s ‘meaningless’ Belt and Road deal? Because it sends a powerful message to Beijing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/22/why-scrap-victorias-meaningless-belt-and-road-deal-because-it-sends-a-powerful-message-to-beijing-159536/" aria-label="Read more about Why scrap Victoria’s ‘meaningless’ Belt and Road deal? Because it sends a powerful message to Beijing">Read more</a>

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Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike for over 3 weeks. How long can humans survive without food?

April 22, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stefan Broer, Head of molecular nutrition group, College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Australian National University From time to time, generally when there’s a public case of a hunger strike, people ask me how long a person can survive without food. The hunger strike generating attention at ... <a title="Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike for over 3 weeks. How long can humans survive without food?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/22/alexei-navalny-has-been-on-a-hunger-strike-for-over-3-weeks-how-long-can-humans-survive-without-food-159349/" aria-label="Read more about Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike for over 3 weeks. How long can humans survive without food?">Read more</a>

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Clear evidence for a link between pro-inflammatory diets and 27 chronic diseases. Here’s how you can eat better

April 22, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meghan Hockey, PhD Candidate, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Deakin University Almost half of all Australians live with a chronic disease, which contribute to some 90% of deaths. It’s no secret our diet can have a major impact on our health. But our new umbrella review, published this week ... <a title="Clear evidence for a link between pro-inflammatory diets and 27 chronic diseases. Here’s how you can eat better" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/04/22/clear-evidence-for-a-link-between-pro-inflammatory-diets-and-27-chronic-diseases-heres-how-you-can-eat-better-158451/" aria-label="Read more about Clear evidence for a link between pro-inflammatory diets and 27 chronic diseases. Here’s how you can eat better">Read more</a>