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December 15, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Callula Killingly, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology Jonathan Cooper/ Unsplash Learning to read is a complex process. It requires children to master and integrate multiple skills, from mapping abstract symbols to the right speech sounds to understanding what all the words ... <a title="New research shows it’s never too late to help students learn to read – even in high school" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/new-research-shows-its-never-too-late-to-help-students-learn-to-read-even-in-high-school-271757/" aria-label="Read more about New research shows it’s never too late to help students learn to read – even in high school">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Arvid O. I. Hoffmann, Professor of Marketing, University of Adelaide Sumup/Unsplash “Would you like to donate $2 to charity today?” If you have been Christmas shopping this season, you probably heard this question — and potentially felt pressured to donate money in the midst of a cost-of-living ... <a title="‘Checkout charity’ requests often backfire, leaving shoppers feeling guilty: new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/checkout-charity-requests-often-backfire-leaving-shoppers-feeling-guilty-new-study-271731/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Checkout charity’ requests often backfire, leaving shoppers feeling guilty: new study">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, University of Adelaide Warner Bros The crime thriller Heat (1995) is a formidable blend of character, setting and complex storytelling. Written and directed by Michael Mann, it forensically examines the lives of both law enforcement and criminals, memorably pairing Robert ... <a title="30 years on, Heat still shapes action cinema – and tactical police training" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/30-years-on-heat-still-shapes-action-cinema-and-tactical-police-training-251356/" aria-label="Read more about 30 years on, Heat still shapes action cinema – and tactical police training">Read more</a>
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December 15, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexandra Hansen, Deputy Editor and Chief of Staff, The Conversation At least 12 people have been killed after two gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Bondi Beach at about 6.47pm on Sunday. Twenty-nine people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers. One of ... <a title="‘An act of evil antisemitism’: at least 12 dead in terrorist attack on Bondi Beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/15/an-act-of-evil-antisemitism-at-least-12-dead-in-terrorist-attack-on-bondi-beach-272031/" aria-label="Read more about ‘An act of evil antisemitism’: at least 12 dead in terrorist attack on Bondi Beach">Read more</a>
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December 14, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she charged for a family holiday in Western Australia in 2023. This follows advice on Friday ... <a title="Attorney-General Rowland to repay some travel money; cost of government’s battery subsidy scheme explodes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/14/attorney-general-rowland-to-repay-some-travel-money-cost-of-governments-battery-subsidy-scheme-explodes-271947/" aria-label="Read more about Attorney-General Rowland to repay some travel money; cost of government’s battery subsidy scheme explodes">Read more</a>
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December 14, 2025
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December 13, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on December 13, 2025.
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December 13, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Max Western, Associate Professor of Behavioural Science, Co-Director, Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change, University of Bath Multishooter/Shutterstock To many people, crossing a road at a traffic light is a mundane task requiring little thought or effort. But for the growing population of senior citizens with limitations ... <a title="Cities aren’t built for older people – our study shows many can’t walk fast enough to beat a pedestrian crossing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/13/cities-arent-built-for-older-people-our-study-shows-many-cant-walk-fast-enough-to-beat-a-pedestrian-crossing-271874/" aria-label="Read more about Cities aren’t built for older people – our study shows many can’t walk fast enough to beat a pedestrian crossing">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to be starting to move towards some tightening of parliamentarians’ travel entitlements. After more than a week of controversy, Albanese on Friday said he had asked the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority for advice. “I’ve said ... <a title="Tighter travel rules may be on the way, after Albanese seeks advice from watchdog" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/tighter-travel-rules-may-be-on-the-way-after-albanese-seeks-advice-from-watchdog-271945/" aria-label="Read more about Tighter travel rules may be on the way, after Albanese seeks advice from watchdog">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute It seemed inevitable – politically at least – that the federal government would step in to save Tomago Aluminium in New South Wales, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter. Rio Tinto, the owners of Tomago, has enjoyed attractively priced electricity for a ... <a title="Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/government-reveals-taxpayer-funded-deal-to-keep-australias-largest-aluminium-smelter-open-how-long-we-will-pay-271943/" aria-label="Read more about Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney Maria Korneeva/Getty Australia is in its busiest month for short-term overseas travel. And there are so many things to consider when planning your trip. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overlook the importance of pre-travel vaccinations. That’s ... <a title="I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/im-heading-overseas-do-i-really-need-travel-vaccines-269495/" aria-label="Read more about I’m heading overseas. Do I really need travel vaccines?">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sebastian Maslow, Associate Professor, International Relations, Contemporary Japanese Politics & Society, University of Tokyo Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved. ... <a title="Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/12/why-tensions-between-china-and-japan-are-unlikely-to-be-resolved-soon-271527/" aria-label="Read more about Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon">Read more</a>
