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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Cassandra Steer, Deputy Director, Institute for Space (InSpace), Australian National University Landsat image of Lake Torrens, South Australia. NASA Earth Observatory Last week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed a A$207 million commitment with the United States in support of “Landsat Next”. ... <a title="Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/australia-just-committed-207-million-to-a-major-satellite-program-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it-226621/" aria-label="Read more about Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Pratik Raul, PhD candidiate, University of Canberra Shutterstock Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics. For decades, autism research has focused on behavioural, cognitive, social and communication difficulties. These studies highlighted how autistic people face issues with everyday tasks that allistic (meaning non-autistic) ... <a title="‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/noisy-autistic-brains-seem-better-at-certain-tasks-heres-why-neuroaffirmative-research-matters-225180/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Cresswell, Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia In the Southern Ocean about 4,000 kilometres from Perth lies a truly extraordinary place. Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the ... <a title="These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/these-extraordinary-australian-islands-are-teeming-with-life-and-we-must-protect-them-before-its-too-late-226513/" aria-label="Read more about These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ruth Wells, Research fellow, UNSW Sydney Late last week, a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees fleeing a squalid camp in Bangladesh capsized off the coast of Indonesia. Around 75 people were rescued, including nine children, but more than 70 are missing and presumed dead. This tragedy isn’t ... <a title="Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/gangs-kidnappings-murders-why-thousands-of-rohingya-are-desperately-trying-to-escape-refugee-camps-by-boats-224515/" aria-label="Read more about Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalist South Auckland was a hub of indigenous pride as the Auckland Polyfest 2024 revealed a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, youth empowerment, and the enduring legacy of Pasifika heritage. From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival ... <a title="Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/auckland-polyfest-2024-vibrant-showcase-of-cultural-diversity-youth-empowerment/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hilary Stace, Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on respite care for ... <a title="After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/after-seven-decades-of-fighting-disabled-people-are-still-vulnerable-when-it-comes-to-support-226218/" aria-label="Read more about After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magnus Moglia, Associate Professor in Systems Science and Sustainable Urbanism, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Recent revelations about poor air quality at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station probably came as no surprise for passengers who have experienced such conditions. Train platforms, bus terminal and nearby areas have recorded ... <a title="Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-heres-how-to-improve-it-225799/" aria-label="Read more about Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alasdair Macintyre, Associate lecturer visual arts, artist, PhD, Australian Catholic University Installation view of ‘mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson’ at Queensland Art Gallery. © Judy Watson/Copyright Agency. Photograph: C Callistemon © QAGOMA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of ... <a title="Strong, resolute and uncompromising: you should see the intense and beguiling art of Waanyi artist Judy Watson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/strong-resolute-and-uncompromising-you-should-see-the-intense-and-beguiling-art-of-waanyi-artist-judy-watson-226008/" aria-label="Read more about Strong, resolute and uncompromising: you should see the intense and beguiling art of Waanyi artist Judy Watson">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fiona McKay, Associate Professor of Health Equity, Deakin University SeventyFour/Shutterstock More Australians than ever are vaping, according to recently released data. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey shows the proportion of Australians aged 14 and over who, in 2022–2023, said they currently vaped was 7%. In 2019 ... <a title="Want to quit vaping? There’s an app for that" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/want-to-quit-vaping-theres-an-app-for-that-224254/" aria-label="Read more about Want to quit vaping? There’s an app for that">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sally Britnell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Auckland University of Technology Shutterstock Alongside my career path from a PhD in computer science, work as a nurse and ambulance officer and now a university lecturer in nursing, I have become progressively Deafblind. As a result, I have personal experience ... <a title="Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/accessibility-remains-an-afterthought-how-nzs-digital-health-tools-risk-excluding-people-with-disabilities-224845/" aria-label="Read more about Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Cullen, Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia The High Court in London has granted Julian Assange leave to appeal the UK Home Secretary’s order that he be extradited to the United States on charges of computer misuse, and multiple charges under its Espionage Act. However, ... <a title="Assange wins legal lifeline against extradition to the US – but there’s a sting in the tail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/assange-wins-legal-lifeline-against-extradition-to-the-us-but-theres-a-sting-in-the-tail-226614/" aria-label="Read more about Assange wins legal lifeline against extradition to the US – but there’s a sting in the tail">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
By Phoebe Gwangilo Sepik villagers hit by Papua New Guinea’s earthquake flooding are desperate for clean water, says local volunteer Charles Marlow “Since the flood, the main Sepik River we have been drinking from is not safe anymore, evidence of faeces is seen floating on the water,” Marlow told the PNG Post-Courier. “When the earthquake ... <a title="‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/we-have-no-clean-drinking-water-in-quake-hit-area-says-volunteer/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer">Read more</a>
