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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jessica Gildersleeve, Professor of English Literature, University of Southern Queensland NFSA Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been held each year on December 1. This World AIDS Day, we’re reflecting on one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced: A Kid Called Troy, released in Australia ... <a title="A Kid Called Troy at 30: this beautiful Aussie films was one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/a-kid-called-troy-at-30-this-beautiful-aussie-films-was-one-of-the-most-important-hiv-aids-documentaries-ever-produced-218715/" aria-label="Read more about A Kid Called Troy at 30: this beautiful Aussie films was one of the most important HIV/AIDS documentaries ever produced">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alistair Woodward, Professor, School of Population Health, University of Auckland Climate change has many effects, but one of the most significant will feature for the first time at COP28 – its impact on human health. Now under way in Dubai, the latest Conference of the Parties to ... <a title="COP28: the climate summit’s first Health Day points to what needs to change in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/cop28-the-climate-summits-first-health-day-points-to-what-needs-to-change-in-nz-218809/" aria-label="Read more about COP28: the climate summit’s first Health Day points to what needs to change in NZ">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Pacific Media Watch Journalists and media workers have criticised comments made by Aotearoa New Zealand’s newly-elected Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters — who claimed that a 2020 Labour government media funding initiative constituted “bribery” — as a threat to media freedom. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reports that it has joined its union affiliate, ... <a title="IFJ condemns deputy PM’s comments as threat to NZ press freedom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/ifj-condemns-deputy-pms-comments-as-threat-to-nz-press-freedom/" aria-label="Read more about IFJ condemns deputy PM’s comments as threat to NZ press freedom">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Tristan Dunning, University of Queensland, and Martin Kear, University of Sydney While the world remains fixated on the devastating October 7 Hamas attacks and the subsequent Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, there has been a pronounced — and mostly unnoticed — escalation in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and ... <a title="Since the war on Gaza began, violence against Palestinians has surged in the West Bank" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/since-the-war-on-gaza-began-violence-against-palestinians-has-surged-in-the-west-bank/" aria-label="Read more about Since the war on Gaza began, violence against Palestinians has surged in the West Bank">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Terence Wood In the wake of New Zealand’s recent election, and subsequent coalition negotiations, Winston Peters has emerged as New Zealand’s Foreign Minister again. I’ve never been able to adequately explain why a populist politician leading a party called New Zealand First would have an interest in a post that takes him overseas ... <a title="Peters has track record but NZ aid policy still hard to figure out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/peters-has-track-record-but-nz-aid-policy-still-hard-to-figure-out/" aria-label="Read more about Peters has track record but NZ aid policy still hard to figure out">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike W. Morley, Associate Professor and Director, Flinders Microarchaeology Laboratory, Flinders University In June, researchers led by palaeoanthropologist Lee Berger published sensational claims about an extinct human species called Homo naledi online and in the Netflix documentary Unknown: Cave of Bones. They argued the small-brained H. naledi ... <a title="Controversial claims about extinct humans are stirring up evolution research. Here’s how the mess could have been avoided" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/controversial-claims-about-extinct-humans-are-stirring-up-evolution-research-heres-how-the-mess-could-have-been-avoided-216642/" aria-label="Read more about Controversial claims about extinct humans are stirring up evolution research. Here’s how the mess could have been avoided">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Merja Myllylahti, Senior Lecturer, Co-Director Research Centre for Journalism, Media & Democracy, Auckland University of Technology According to a recent survey by the News Media Association, 90% of editors in the United Kingdom “believe that Google and Meta pose an existential threat to journalism”. Why the pessimism? ... <a title="The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/the-news-is-fading-from-sight-on-big-social-media-platforms-where-does-that-leave-journalism-218522/" aria-label="Read more about The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sophie Scott, Associate Professor (Adjunct), Science Communication, University of Notre Dame Australia Shutterstock It’s getting towards the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work projects to finish and perhaps exams in the family. Not to mention the pressures of ... <a title="It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-burnout-how-to-take-care-of-yourself-before-the-holidays-start-216175/" aria-label="Read more about It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Francis E Putz, Research Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast Panga Media, Shutterstock Logging typically degrades tropical forests. But what if logging is carefully planned and carried out by well-trained workers? While public campaigns to end logging dominate both the popular press and high-profile science journals, a ... <a title="Can we sustainably harvest trees from tropical forests? Yes – here are 5 ways to do it better" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/can-we-sustainably-harvest-trees-from-tropical-forests-yes-here-are-5-ways-to-do-it-better-216606/" aria-label="Read more about Can we sustainably harvest trees from tropical forests? Yes – here are 5 ways to do it better">Read more</a>
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December 1, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephanie Wescott, Lecturer in Education, Monash University This week a new report said there was a “curriculum problem” in Australia. Education consultancy group Learning First found the science curriculum lacked depth and breadth and had major problems with sequencing and clarity. While the report said it was ... <a title="The Australian Curriculum is copping fresh criticism – what is it supposed to do?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/01/the-australian-curriculum-is-copping-fresh-criticism-what-is-it-supposed-to-do-218914/" aria-label="Read more about The Australian Curriculum is copping fresh criticism – what is it supposed to do?">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Peter Dutton has his tail up, but he’s being careful to manage expectations. As the opposition celebrates its suddenly improved fortunes, Dutton told the party room this week that inevitably the government would recalibrate over the summer break. He also ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: As Albanese’s fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/grattan-on-friday-as-albaneses-fortunes-slide-people-start-to-wonder-what-sort-of-pm-peter-dutton-might-make-218915/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: As Albanese’s fortunes slide, people start to wonder what sort of PM Peter Dutton might make">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute A Senate committee has investigated why so many Australians are missing out on dental care and made 35 recommendations for reform. By far the most sweeping is the call for universal coverage for essential dental care. The ... <a title="Reform delay causes dental decay. It’s time for a national deal to fund dental care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/11/30/reform-delay-causes-dental-decay-its-time-for-a-national-deal-to-fund-dental-care-217914/" aria-label="Read more about Reform delay causes dental decay. It’s time for a national deal to fund dental care">Read more</a>
