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Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government

July 20, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 63% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Tasmanian state election, The Poll Bludger is projecting that the final results will give the Liberals 39.7% of the ... <a title="Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/20/liberals-easily-win-most-seats-at-tasmanian-election-but-labor-may-form-government-261255/" aria-label="Read more about Liberals easily win most seats at Tasmanian election, but Labor may form government">Read more</a>

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From ‘Stone Age’ treasury boss to National Party Senator: John Stone 1929-2025

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra AUSPIC John Owen Stone AO was a legendary leader of the Commonwealth Treasury. He was secretary (departmental head) from January 1979 to September 1984 but was an intellectual driving force before then as deputy secretary from 1971 ... <a title="From ‘Stone Age’ treasury boss to National Party Senator: John Stone 1929-2025" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/from-stone-age-treasury-boss-to-national-party-senator-john-stone-1929-2025-216360/" aria-label="Read more about From ‘Stone Age’ treasury boss to National Party Senator: John Stone 1929-2025">Read more</a>

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Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Labor caucus tolerates having the odd “rat” among the photos of ALP leaders on the party room wall, but Mark Latham may have now pushed it too far. After the latest bizarre scandal surrounding the one-time federal Labor leader, ... <a title="Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/mark-lathams-portrait-may-come-off-federal-caucus-wall-261093/" aria-label="Read more about Mark Latham’s portrait may come off federal caucus wall">Read more</a>

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Connie Francis was the voice of a generation and the soundtrack of post-war America

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leigh Carriage, Senior Lecturer in Music, Southern Cross University Hulton Archive/Getty Images Connie Francis dominated the music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like Stupid Cupid, Pretty Little Baby and Don’t Break the Heart That Loves You. The pop star, author and actor ... <a title="Connie Francis was the voice of a generation and the soundtrack of post-war America" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/connie-francis-was-the-voice-of-a-generation-and-the-soundtrack-of-post-war-america-261467/" aria-label="Read more about Connie Francis was the voice of a generation and the soundtrack of post-war America">Read more</a>

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Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency’. Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Theresa Larkin, Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong Anna Moneymaker/Staff/Getty US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency” after experiencing some mild swelling in his lower legs. According to a letter the White House published from the president’s doctor, the condition is ... <a title="Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency’. Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/trump-has-chronic-venous-insufficiency-is-it-dangerous-can-it-be-treated-261460/" aria-label="Read more about Trump has ‘chronic venous insufficiency’. Is it dangerous? Can it be treated?">Read more</a>

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WA had the highest rates of Indigenous child removal in the country. At last, the state is finally facing up to it

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenna Woods, Dean, School of Indigenous Knowledges, Murdoch University Matt Jelonek/Getty Images First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people. In 1997, Australia was confronted with the landmark Bringing Them Home ... <a title="WA had the highest rates of Indigenous child removal in the country. At last, the state is finally facing up to it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/wa-had-the-highest-rates-of-indigenous-child-removal-in-the-country-at-last-the-state-is-finally-facing-up-to-it-258695/" aria-label="Read more about WA had the highest rates of Indigenous child removal in the country. At last, the state is finally facing up to it">Read more</a>

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Separated men are nearly 5 times more likely to take their lives than married men

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Wilson, Research Fellow and PhD Candidate in Men’s Mental Health, The University of Melbourne Breakups hurt. Emotional and psychological distress are common when intimate relationships break down. For some people, this distress can be so overwhelming that it leads to suicidal thoughts and behaviours. This problem ... <a title="Separated men are nearly 5 times more likely to take their lives than married men" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/separated-men-are-nearly-5-times-more-likely-to-take-their-lives-than-married-men-258196/" aria-label="Read more about Separated men are nearly 5 times more likely to take their lives than married men">Read more</a>

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Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heike Schanzel, Professor of Social Sustainability in Tourism, Auckland University of Technology Purnima Shrestha /AFP via Getty Images Tourists in Kathmandu are tempted everywhere by advertisements for trekking expeditions to Everest Base Camp. If you didn’t know better, you might think it’s just a nice hike in ... <a title="Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/thinking-of-trekking-to-everest-base-camp-dont-leave-home-without-this-expert-advice-260497/" aria-label="Read more about Thinking of trekking to Everest Base Camp? Don’t leave home without this expert advice">Read more</a>

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Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Postdoctoral Fellow in China Studies, Australian National University The Albanese government has faced an increasingly uncertain world since its re-election in May. US President Donald Trump has cast a long shadow over the Australia–US alliance, raising fresh questions about Canberra’s long-term regional strategy. ... <a title="Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/pragmatic-engagement-what-albaneses-visit-reveals-about-china-relations-in-a-turbulent-world-260578/" aria-label="Read more about Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world">Read more</a>

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‘Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers – and others will run a mile

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anjum Naweed, Professor of Human Factors, CQUniversity Australia DreamBig/Shutterstock, The Conversation This article contains spoilers! I once leapt out of a train carriage because two strangers were loudly discussing the ending of the last Harry Potter book. Okay – I didn’t leap, but I did plug my ... <a title="‘Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers – and others will run a mile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/dont-tell-me-why-some-people-love-spoilers-and-others-will-run-a-mile-256803/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Don’t tell me!’ Why some people love spoilers – and others will run a mile">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Analysis – Letter from Westphalia, Germany; 6 June 1933

July 18, 2025

Analysis by Keith Rankin. On Saturday I came into possession of this letter, transcript below. I will note that the recipient of the letter is someone I know a bit about; I would like to know more about his time in London, circa 1930-1932. I understand that he attended the London School of Economics. I ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Letter from Westphalia, Germany; 6 June 1933" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/keith-rankin-analysis-letter-from-westphalia-germany-6-june-1933/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Letter from Westphalia, Germany; 6 June 1933">Read more</a>

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Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act

July 18, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Swannie, Senior Lecturer, Thomas More Law School, Australian Catholic University Earlier this month, the Federal Court found controversial Muslim cleric Wissam Haddad breached the Racial Discrimination Act. Justice Angus Stewart ruled a series of speeches Haddad posted online were “fundamentally racist and antisemitic [and] profoundly offensive” ... <a title="Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/07/18/australian-law-is-clear-criticism-of-israel-does-not-breach-the-racial-discrimination-act-261175/" aria-label="Read more about Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act">Read more</a>