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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heather Shearer, Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University Shutterstock Rental housing in Australia is less affordable than ever before. It is no exaggeration to call the situation a crisis, with vacancy rates at record lows. But there are some relatively simple, easy-to-implement and cost-effective things that ... <a title="Tiny and alternate houses can help ease Australia’s rental affordability crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/tiny-and-alternate-houses-can-help-ease-australias-rental-affordability-crisis-182328/" aria-label="Read more about Tiny and alternate houses can help ease Australia’s rental affordability crisis">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ambrose, Research Team Leader, CSIRO Apartment living is booming in Australia. Many people choose apartments for their good energy efficiency, which reduces the need for heating and cooling and leads to lower power bills. But not every apartment is as energy efficient as the development advertises. ... <a title="Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/analysis-of-5-500-apartment-developments-reveals-your-new-home-may-not-be-as-energy-efficient-as-you-think-182143/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
RNZ Pacific Fiji has been ranked as the worst place in the Pacific region for journalists in the latest assessment by the global press freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF). In RSF’s 2022 World Press Freedom Index released last week, Fiji was placed 102nd out of 180 countries — receiving an overall score of 56.91 ... <a title="‘Intimidated’ Fiji worst place for Pacific journalists, says RSF’s freedom index" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/intimidated-fiji-worst-place-for-pacific-journalists-says-rsfs-freedom-index/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Intimidated’ Fiji worst place for Pacific journalists, says RSF’s freedom index">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Opposition National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad has questioned the motive of the FijiFirst government to continuously highlight the 1987 coup during the girmit celebrations while refusing to mention the devastation brought about by the 2000 and 2006 coups on Fijians. He highlighted this issue during a rally in ... <a title="Prasad accuses FijiFirst of ‘political gimmick’ in highlighting 1987 coup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/prasad-accuses-fijifirst-of-political-gimmick-in-highlighting-1987-coup/" aria-label="Read more about Prasad accuses FijiFirst of ‘political gimmick’ in highlighting 1987 coup">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
ANALYSIS: By Binoy Kampmark Children should not pay for the sins of their parents. But in some cases, a healthy suspicion of the offspring is needed, notably when it comes to profiting off ill-gotten gains. It is certainly needed in the case of Filipino politician and presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, who stands to ... <a title="Bongbong politics: Rehabilitating the Philippines’ martial law Marcos family" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/bongbong-politics-rehabilitating-the-philippines-martial-law-marcos-family/" aria-label="Read more about Bongbong politics: Rehabilitating the Philippines’ martial law Marcos family">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup is entirely subscriber-funded. The ethos behind this public service is to help foster a robust and informed public debate, with a great diversity of perspectives. If you appreciate what we are doing in providing non-partisan analysis and information about politics, economy, and society, please consider helping us keep ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Politicians talk tough on law and order" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-politicians-talk-tough-on-law-and-order/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Politicians talk tough on law and order">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Morey, Senior Lecturer, Department of Languages and Linguistics, La Trobe University In Australia, we choose our political representatives and governments through a democratic electoral system. Generally, these systems should have four main aims. These are to: secure easy access to voting for everyone of voting age ... <a title="Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/is-our-electoral-system-truly-democratic-how-australia-stacks-up-on-4-key-measures-180868/" aria-label="Read more about Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Hall, Senior Researcher, Environmental Law Initiative and Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Nature in Aotearoa New Zealand is in serious trouble. With many of our species and habitats at risk of disappearing forever, the government’s 2020 ... <a title="Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/without-a-better-plan-new-zealand-risks-sleepwalking-into-a-biodiversity-extinction-crisis-182279/" aria-label="Read more about Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Barnsley, Adjunct researcher, University of Tasmania Shutterstock Menthol is the minty cigarette ingredient that conjures up images of beaches, snow-covered ski slopes and glamorous yacht parties, all crisp white and fresh green. Menthol as a deadly additive is under threat at last. Several countries, including Canada, ... <a title="The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/the-us-fda-has-moved-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-australia-should-do-that-and-more-182435/" aria-label="Read more about The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andreea Lachsz, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that names of deceased people are included in this article. The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service is representing family members of Veronica Nelson, Ms Calgaret, and Michael Suckling in coronial investigations/inquests into ... <a title="Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/victorias-prison-healthcare-system-should-match-community-healthcare-180558/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isabelle Onley, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide Linda Reinhold/Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA, Author provided Social structure is an important aspect of species’ biology. Having a pecking order and male or female territoriality can help species thrive. For instance, this can prevent inbreeding, by ensuring ... <a title="Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/meet-the-territorial-females-and-matriarchs-in-australias-backyard-181617/" aria-label="Read more about Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign? In 2022, News Corporation is confronting Australia with this question once again, ... <a title="As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/as-news-corp-goes-rogue-on-election-coverage-what-price-will-australian-democracy-pay-181599/" aria-label="Read more about As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?">Read more</a>
