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June 18, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isaac Gross, Lecturer in Economics, Monash University The Conversation, CC BY-NC The first term of the Albanese government was defined by its fight against inflation, but the second looks like it will be defined by a need to kick start Australia’s sluggish productivity growth. Productivity is essentially ... <a title="Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/would-a-corporate-tax-cut-boost-productivity-in-australia-so-far-the-evidence-is-unclear-258575/" aria-label="Read more about Would a corporate tax cut boost productivity in Australia? So far, the evidence is unclear">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Hartigan, Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney rarrarorro/Shutterstock The tax cuts bill currently being debated by the US Senate will add another US$3 trillion (A$4.6 trillion) to US debt. President Donald Trump calls it the “big, beautiful bill”; his erstwhile policy adviser Elon Musk called it ... <a title="How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/how-high-can-us-debt-go-before-it-triggers-a-financial-crisis-258812/" aria-label="Read more about How high can US debt go before it triggers a financial crisis?">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Cole, Composer and Lecturer in Screen Composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney Universal Pictures Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or the rustling of vegetation, our fear ... <a title="Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/jaws-at-50-how-two-musical-notes-terrified-an-entire-generation-258068/" aria-label="Read more about Jaws at 50: how two musical notes terrified an entire generation">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert G. Patman, Professor of International Relations, University of Otago Ahead of his first visit to China, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been at pains to present meetings with Chinese premier Xi Jinping and other leaders as advancing New Zealand’s best interests. But there is arguably a ... <a title="As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/as-luxon-heads-to-china-his-governments-pivot-toward-the-us-is-a-stumbling-block-259129/" aria-label="Read more about As Luxon heads to China, his government’s pivot toward the US is a stumbling block">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2025
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – In April 2025, several of the Greenpeace crew visited Matauri Bay, Northland, the final resting place of the original flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. This article was one of the reflections pieces written by an oceans communications crew member. COMMENTARY: By Emma Page I was on the ... <a title="The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/the-story-of-the-journalist-on-the-rainbow-warriors-last-voyage-david-robie/" aria-label="Read more about The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Israeli media report that Iranian missile strikes on Haifa oil refinery yesterday killed 3 people and closed down the installation. The Israeli death toll has risen to 24, with 400 injured and more than 2700 people displaced. Israeli authorities report 370 missiles fired by Iran in total, 30 reaching their targets. Iranian military report they ... <a title="As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/as-israeli-attacks-draw-tit-for-tat-missile-responses-from-iran-and-shuts-haifa-refinery-gaza-genocide-continues/" aria-label="Read more about As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese’s failure to get his much-anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump is not the prime minister’s fault, nor should it be characterised as a “snub” by the president. There was always a risk of derailment by outside events, ... <a title="View from the Hill: Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting a setback on tariffs, AUKUS" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/view-from-the-hill-cancelled-albanese-trump-meeting-a-setback-on-tariffs-aukus-258968/" aria-label="Read more about View from the Hill: Cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting a setback on tariffs, AUKUS">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in PNG’s geopolitical relationships, driven by what appears to be a convergence of national interests. The “deepening relationship” is less about a single personality and more about a calculated alignment of ... <a title="Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/decoding-png-leader-marapes-talks-with-french-president-macron/" aria-label="Read more about Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney On Monday, the federal government announced new rules to boost safety in the early childhood sector. From September there will be mandatory reporting of any allegations or incidents of child physical or sexual abuse within ... <a title="There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/theres-a-new-ban-on-vaping-in-childcare-centres-but-what-else-do-we-need-to-keep-kids-safe-259035/" aria-label="Read more about There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centres, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University The timing and targets of Israel’s attacks on Iran tell us that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s short-term goal is to damage Iran’s nuclear facilities in order to severely diminish its weapons program. But Netanyahu has made clear another ... <a title="Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/regime-change-wouldnt-likely-bring-democracy-to-iran-a-more-threatening-force-could-fill-the-vacuum-259042/" aria-label="Read more about Regime change wouldn’t likely bring democracy to Iran. A more threatening force could fill the vacuum">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Zala, Senior Lecturer, Politics & International Relations, Monash University Maxar satellite imagery overview of the Fordow enrichment facility located southwest of Tehran. Maxar/Contributor/Getty Images Conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, after Israeli airstrikes on key nuclear sites and targeted assassinations last week were followed by ... <a title="Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/why-is-there-so-much-concern-over-irans-nuclear-program-and-where-could-it-go-from-here-259052/" aria-label="Read more about Why is there so much concern over Iran’s nuclear program? And where could it go from here?">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2025
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natasha Heap, Program Director for the Bachelor of Aviation, University of Southern Queensland Screenshot June 17 2025, Courtesy of Flightradar24 The Middle East is a region of intense beauty and ancient kingdoms. It has also repeatedly endured periods of geopolitical instability over many centuries. Today, geopolitical, socio-political ... <a title="The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/the-middle-east-is-a-major-flight-hub-how-do-airlines-keep-passengers-safe-during-conflict-259034/" aria-label="Read more about The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?">Read more</a>
