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Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?

July 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anthony Scott, Professor of Health Economics, Monash University Shutterstock MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP, in an attempt to improve continuity of care and health outcomes. From October 1, the scheme will give registered patients access to longer ... <a title="Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/should-you-register-with-a-gp-what-is-mymedicare-and-how-might-it-change-the-care-you-get-206183/" aria-label="Read more about Should you register with a GP? What is MyMedicare and how might it change the care you get?">Read more</a>

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Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates

July 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Anthony Albanese says the Voice referendum campaign will be relatively short and has declared the yes advocates need to be stronger in putting the argument for the change. The Prime Minister’s latest intervention comes as the yes and no cases ... <a title="Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/18/yes-no-cases-for-referendum-pamphlet-released-as-albanese-urges-greater-effort-from-yes-advocates-209871/" aria-label="Read more about Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates">Read more</a>

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Victoria cracks down on pokies but supporters fear interest groups could hold the winning hand

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charles Livingstone, Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University Shutterstock The centrepiece of the Andrews’ government pokie reform announcement is the introduction of a carded system for users of poker machines. Such a pre-commitment system will require pokie users to register for an ... <a title="Victoria cracks down on pokies but supporters fear interest groups could hold the winning hand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/victoria-cracks-down-on-pokies-but-supporters-fear-interest-groups-could-hold-the-winning-hand-209857/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria cracks down on pokies but supporters fear interest groups could hold the winning hand">Read more</a>

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The ominous inevitability of Suzie Miller’s new play Jailbaby: often, our justice system has nothing to do with justice

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Camilla Nelson, Associate Professor in Media and Journalism, University of Notre Dame Australia Clare Hawley/Griffin Theatre Company Review: Jailbaby, directed by Andrea James, Griffin Theatre Company Jailbaby – a new play by Suzie Miller – takes a steely look at what happens to an 18-year-old when his ... <a title="The ominous inevitability of Suzie Miller’s new play Jailbaby: often, our justice system has nothing to do with justice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/the-ominous-inevitability-of-suzie-millers-new-play-jailbaby-often-our-justice-system-has-nothing-to-do-with-justice-209217/" aria-label="Read more about The ominous inevitability of Suzie Miller’s new play Jailbaby: often, our justice system has nothing to do with justice">Read more</a>

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In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alan Pears, Senior Industry Fellow, RMIT University Shutterstock It made headlines around the world when the much-hyped Barbie movie contributed to a world shortage of fluorescent pink paint. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When movies or TV shows become cultural phenomena, toymakers jump on ... <a title="In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/in-a-barbie-world-after-the-movie-frenzy-fades-how-do-we-avoid-tonnes-of-barbie-dolls-going-to-landfill-209601/" aria-label="Read more about In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?">Read more</a>

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Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Deirdre McGhee, Researcher and Senior Lecturer, University of Wollongong, APA Sports Physiotherapist, University of Wollongong Shutterstock In the to and fro of daily life, an accidental knock to the breast can hurt for a moment. But in the push and shove on the sporting field – such as ... <a title="Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/breast-injuries-are-common-for-female-athletes-heres-why-better-awareness-and-reporting-are-needed-208369/" aria-label="Read more about Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed">Read more</a>

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Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wally Smith, Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected. How are we to make ... <a title="Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-am-i-online-research-shows-its-often-about-managing-emotions-208483/" aria-label="Read more about Why am I online? Research shows it’s often about managing emotions">Read more</a>

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Why am I online?

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wally Smith, Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected. How are we to make ... <a title="Why am I online?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-am-i-online-208483/" aria-label="Read more about Why am I online?">Read more</a>

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Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Dan Himbrechts/AAP A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the ... <a title="Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/labor-gains-in-newspoll-2pp-despite-primary-slide-lnp-wins-fadden-byelection-easily-209686/" aria-label="Read more about Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily">Read more</a>

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Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Doug Drury, Professor/Head of Aviation, CQUniversity Australia Anyone who has travelled by air in the past ten years will know how stressful airports can be. You didn’t leave home as early as you should have. In the mad rush to get to your gate, the security screening ... <a title="Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-do-i-have-to-take-my-laptop-out-of-the-bag-at-airport-security-209041/" aria-label="Read more about Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?">Read more</a>

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Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday night, the first football world cup hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand opens the tournament by taking on Norway ... <a title="Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/penalties-passes-and-a-touch-of-politics-the-womens-world-cup-is-about-to-kick-off-209050/" aria-label="Read more about Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off">Read more</a>

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Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine Sievert, Research Fellow in Food Systems, Deakin University Shutterstock Emotions can run high when the topic of how much red and processed meat to eat is raised. For many of us, eating these foods is culturally important – often tied to specific dishes and traditions. That’s ... <a title="Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/talking-about-eating-less-red-and-processed-meat-provokes-strong-feelings-thats-why-this-new-evidence-based-report-is-welcome-209234/" aria-label="Read more about Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome">Read more</a>