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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julianne Schultz AM, FAHA, Emeritus Professor of Media and Culture, Griffith University, Griffith University Unsplash As the cut-off for the government’s consultation on a National Cultural Policy (NCP) approaches, thousands in the sector are putting the finishing touches to their three-page submissions. These are directed around “five ... <a title="A new national cultural policy is an opportunity for a radical rethinking of the importance of culture in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/a-new-national-cultural-policy-is-an-opportunity-for-a-radical-rethinking-of-the-importance-of-culture-in-australia-188720/" aria-label="Read more about A new national cultural policy is an opportunity for a radical rethinking of the importance of culture in Australia">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
RNZ Pacific A former president of Kiribati warns the crisis involving the island nation’s government and the courts has left the country with a “dysfunctional judiciary” and put a question mark over its democratic system. The Kiribati government suspended its chief justice in July and last Thursday immigration and police detained and attempted to deport ... <a title="Former Kiribati president warns judicial crisis could undermine democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/former-kiribati-president-warns-judicial-crisis-could-undermine-democracy/" aria-label="Read more about Former Kiribati president warns judicial crisis could undermine democracy">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Arrow, Professor of History, Macquarie University National Library of Australia. Shutterstock Alongside much else that is being revised, reimagined or recast by the Albanese government, Australia is to have a new cultural policy. Consultation has involved town hall meetings and a call for submissions. The arts ... <a title="What good is a new national cultural policy without history?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/what-good-is-a-new-national-cultural-policy-without-history-188741/" aria-label="Read more about What good is a new national cultural policy without history?">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elise Schubert, Pharmacist and PhD Candidate, University of Sydney Shutterstock When pharmacists dispense tablets or capsules they commonly advise when and how often to take them, and if this needs to be with or without food. You generally don’t hear them tell you to lean to one ... <a title="Lying down, sitting, leaning over? What science says about the best way to take your medicine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/lying-down-sitting-leaning-over-what-science-says-about-the-best-way-to-take-your-medicine-188601/" aria-label="Read more about Lying down, sitting, leaning over? What science says about the best way to take your medicine">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Wroe, Associate Professor, University of New England J.J. Giraldo, Author provided In a new 3D modelling study published this week in Science Advances, we show that the giant extinct shark, Otodus megalodon, was a true globetrotting super-predator. It was capable of covering vast distances in short ... <a title="Ancient megalodon super-predators could swallow a great white shark whole, new model reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/ancient-megalodon-super-predators-could-swallow-a-great-white-shark-whole-new-model-reveals-188749/" aria-label="Read more about Ancient megalodon super-predators could swallow a great white shark whole, new model reveals">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samra Alispahic, PhD, Western Sydney University Twitter/Peter Malinauskas This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia. The appointment of a minister specifically responsible for autism matters ... <a title="An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia’s lead should be cautious" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/an-autism-minister-may-boost-support-and-coordination-but-governments-that-follow-south-australias-lead-should-be-cautious-188885/" aria-label="Read more about An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia’s lead should be cautious">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
RNZ News Hundreds of people in Nelson in Aotearoa New Zealand’s South Island spent the night out of their homes and a state of emergency was declared after the Maitai River burst its banks. Occupants of 233 homes near the Maitai River were evacuated and cordons put in place at Tasman and Nile Streets. Soldiers ... <a title="Hundreds evacuated in NZ’s South Island floods – state of emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/hundreds-evacuated-in-nzs-south-island-floods-state-of-emergency/" aria-label="Read more about Hundreds evacuated in NZ’s South Island floods – state of emergency">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
A View from Afar – In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning will analyse the ongoing war in Ukraine. Specifically, we will examine how the invading forces of Russia are struggling against a determined and well-equipped Ukraine defence. What can we expect next from Russia? How can western nations sustain the sanctions ... <a title="LIVE@Midday Thurs Buchanan + Manning: What’s Next Regarding the Ongoing War in Ukraine?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/livemidday-thurs-buchanan-manning-whats-next-regarding-the-ongoing-war-in-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about LIVE@Midday Thurs Buchanan + Manning: What’s Next Regarding the Ongoing War in Ukraine?">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia Madman Entertainment Review: Bosch & Rockit, written and directed by Tyler Atkins. Sometimes a film comes along that simply feels right. From the opening shot, it envelops us in its world with a commitment that ... <a title="Bosch & Rockit is a sincere and sweet coming of age film, with a kind of simple magic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/bosch-and-rockit-is-a-sincere-and-sweet-coming-of-age-film-with-a-kind-of-simple-magic-188146/" aria-label="Read more about Bosch & Rockit is a sincere and sweet coming of age film, with a kind of simple magic">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University John Petalcurin / Pexels Online user reviews have come to play a crucial role in our decisions about which products to buy, what TV to watch, and what games to play. But after initial enthusiasm, many platforms ... <a title="Review bombing is a dirty practice, but research shows games do benefit from online feedback" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/review-bombing-is-a-dirty-practice-but-research-shows-games-do-benefit-from-online-feedback-188641/" aria-label="Read more about Review bombing is a dirty practice, but research shows games do benefit from online feedback">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Mclaughlin, Research Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia Author provided Think of a typical Australian shopping street: parked cars occupy the prime public space in front of the shops. But we could instead create a place that’s good for business and is beautiful ... <a title="10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/10-images-show-just-how-attractive-australian-shopping-strips-can-be-without-cars-186460/" aria-label="Read more about 10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars">Read more</a>
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August 18, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Briggs, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Evgeniy Alyoshin/Unsplash, CC BY-SA In just eight years time, the Labor government wants Australia to be 82% powered by renewable energy. That means a rapid, historic shift, given only 24% of our power was supplied ... <a title="To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/18/to-hit-82-renewables-in-8-years-we-need-skilled-workers-and-labour-markets-are-already-overstretched-188811/" aria-label="Read more about To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched">Read more</a>
