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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Niraj Lal, Visiting Fellow at the ANU Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, Australian National University Pixabay As we race to decarbonise by electrifying everything, solar panels – now cheaper per square metre than marine-grade plywood – will do much of the heavy lifting. But if we don’t ... <a title="Think of solar panels more like apple trees – we need a fairer approach for what we use and sell" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/think-of-solar-panels-more-like-apple-trees-we-need-a-fairer-approach-for-what-we-use-and-sell-205751/" aria-label="Read more about Think of solar panels more like apple trees – we need a fairer approach for what we use and sell">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dean Aszkielowicz, Lecturer, Murdoch University On Thursday, Justice Anthony Besanko of the Federal Court dismissed defamation proceedings brought by former Special Air Service soldier Ben Roberts-Smith against several Australian news outlets. The court found that reporting by Nick McKenzie, Chris Masters and David Wroe had satisfactorily established ... <a title="Australian Defence Force must ensure the findings against Ben Roberts-Smith are not the end of the story" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/australian-defence-force-must-ensure-the-findings-against-ben-roberts-smith-are-not-the-end-of-the-story-206749/" aria-label="Read more about Australian Defence Force must ensure the findings against Ben Roberts-Smith are not the end of the story">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toby Walsh, Professor of AI, Research Group Leader, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock The world missed the boat with social media. It fuelled misinformation, fake news, and polarisation. We saw the harms too late, once they had already started to have a substantive impact on society. With artificial intelligence ... <a title="How should Australia capitalise on AI while reducing its risks? It’s time to have your say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/how-should-australia-capitalise-on-ai-while-reducing-its-risks-its-time-to-have-your-say-206863/" aria-label="Read more about How should Australia capitalise on AI while reducing its risks? It’s time to have your say">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock While plants can’t walk, they can certainly travel. Some species have travelled vast distances over millennia, moving by different and varied modes. Some found new habitats when the continent they were ... <a title="Native raspberries, limes and geraniums: how did these curious plants end up in Australia?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/native-raspberries-limes-and-geraniums-how-did-these-curious-plants-end-up-in-australia-205291/" aria-label="Read more about Native raspberries, limes and geraniums: how did these curious plants end up in Australia?">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoffrey Browne, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock When a driver and a pedestrian approach a T-intersection, who has to give way? In newly published research we tested over 1,000 road users’ knowledge of the Australian road rules. We presented them ... <a title="Drivers and pedestrians are unsure who gives way at stop signs. A simple rule change can end this dangerous confusion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/drivers-and-pedestrians-are-unsure-who-gives-way-at-stop-signs-a-simple-rule-change-can-end-this-dangerous-confusion-205575/" aria-label="Read more about Drivers and pedestrians are unsure who gives way at stop signs. A simple rule change can end this dangerous confusion">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Khoo, Associate Professor of International Politics, University of Otago Getty Images Russia’s war with Ukraine is now at a critical turning point. The relentless missile and drone strikes on the capital Kyiv may look like a sign of strength, but appearances can be deceiving. The Russian ... <a title="The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/the-war-in-ukraine-is-escalating-and-new-zealand-will-not-escape-the-consequences-206849/" aria-label="Read more about The war in Ukraine is escalating and New Zealand will not escape the consequences">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEDIA REGULATION AND CODE OF CONDUCT, BROADCASTING Glenn McConnell (Post): ‘The cost will be everyday Kiwis’: New media regulation concerns civil society (paywalled) Jonathan Ayling (Stuff): Media regulation plan ... <a title="Newsletter: June 02 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/newsletter-june-02-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: June 02 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Welch, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland Getty Images By withdrawing its support for the Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS) it helped introduce in the first place, the National Party has essentially only made a soft policy even softer. Lauded by many as progress ... <a title="National’s housing u-turn promotes urban sprawl – cities and ratepayers will pick up the bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/nationals-housing-u-turn-promotes-urban-sprawl-cities-and-ratepayers-will-pick-up-the-bill-206762/" aria-label="Read more about National’s housing u-turn promotes urban sprawl – cities and ratepayers will pick up the bill">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Matthews, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Popular Culture Researcher, Auckland University of Technology A hologram of Buddy Holly projected on stage at Madrid’s Teatro La Estación in 2021. Getty Images Fans can mourn the passing of music legends for years, the hits echoing long after ... <a title="Holograms and AI can bring performers back from the dead – but will the fans keep buying it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/holograms-and-ai-can-bring-performers-back-from-the-dead-but-will-the-fans-keep-buying-it-202431/" aria-label="Read more about Holograms and AI can bring performers back from the dead – but will the fans keep buying it?">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vasso Apostolopoulos, Professor of Immunology and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research Partnerships, Victoria University CDC/Unsplash Cases of influenza (the flu) and COVID are set to rise over winter, with many Australians looking to protect themselves from both of these respiratory viruses. For most adults, if it has been six ... <a title="I need a flu shot and a COVID booster. Can I get them at the same time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/i-need-a-flu-shot-and-a-covid-booster-can-i-get-them-at-the-same-time-204027/" aria-label="Read more about I need a flu shot and a COVID booster. Can I get them at the same time?">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Kendall, Professor, Director, Griffith Inclusive Futures, Griffith University, Griffith University Shutterstock The recently released findings of the senate inquiry into reproductive health care sets the stage for potential transformative change. Its recommendations are aimed at dismantling the barriers that have long hindered the sexual, maternal, and ... <a title="People with disability face barriers to sexual and reproductive health care. New recommendations are only the start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/people-with-disability-face-barriers-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-care-new-recommendations-are-only-the-start-206746/" aria-label="Read more about People with disability face barriers to sexual and reproductive health care. New recommendations are only the start">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Have you ever wondered why your dog is eating your beautifully cropped lawn or nibbling at the grass at the dog park? Eating grass is a common behaviour in pet dogs. Some surveys ... <a title="Why does my dog eat grass? And when is it not safe for them?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/why-does-my-dog-eat-grass-and-when-is-it-not-safe-for-them-205658/" aria-label="Read more about Why does my dog eat grass? And when is it not safe for them?">Read more</a>
