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Like father, like son: new research shows how young men ‘copy’ their fathers’ masculinity

April 21, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Francisco Perales, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland Shutterstock Today’s men express their maleness in different ways. Some adhere to more traditional models of masculinity, characterised by beliefs in male superiority and endorsement of risky or violent behaviours. Others embrace more progressive ... <a title="Like father, like son: new research shows how young men ‘copy’ their fathers’ masculinity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/like-father-like-son-new-research-shows-how-young-men-copy-their-fathers-masculinity-203834/" aria-label="Read more about Like father, like son: new research shows how young men ‘copy’ their fathers’ masculinity">Read more</a>

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If you live in a bulk-billing ‘desert’ it’s hard to see a doctor for free. Here’s how to fix this

April 21, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute Shutterstock GP fees are hitting more Australians than they did a few years ago. There’s a lot of talk about a crisis in bulk billing, with many people reporting they’re unable to see a doctor without paying ... <a title="If you live in a bulk-billing ‘desert’ it’s hard to see a doctor for free. Here’s how to fix this" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/if-you-live-in-a-bulk-billing-desert-its-hard-to-see-a-doctor-for-free-heres-how-to-fix-this-204029/" aria-label="Read more about If you live in a bulk-billing ‘desert’ it’s hard to see a doctor for free. Here’s how to fix this">Read more</a>

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Whale-watching guidelines don’t include boat noise. It’s time they did

April 21, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Sprogis, Adjunct Research Fellow, UWA Oceans Institute, The University of Western Australia Humpback whale breach at Ningaloo. Image: Kate Sprogis, Author provided Imagine … eco-tourists enjoying views of undisturbed whales and dolphins, watching them doing what comes naturally. This is ultimately what we all wish to ... <a title="Whale-watching guidelines don’t include boat noise. It’s time they did" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/whale-watching-guidelines-dont-include-boat-noise-its-time-they-did-199977/" aria-label="Read more about Whale-watching guidelines don’t include boat noise. It’s time they did">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: The government invited ambit claims for the budget and now it will be judged against them

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Budgets are for stakeholders and interest groups like Christmas is for kids. They’re preceded by a multitude of letters to “Santa”, aka the treasurer, in the run-up. For the May 9 budget, two key correspondents were appointed by the government ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: The government invited ambit claims for the budget and now it will be judged against them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/grattan-on-friday-the-government-invited-ambit-claims-for-the-budget-and-now-it-will-be-judged-against-them-204193/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: The government invited ambit claims for the budget and now it will be judged against them">Read more</a>

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The rise of unaccountable ministerial advisors: why Victoria’s IBAC report should concern all Australians

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Partlett, Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne This week, Victoria’s Independent Broad-Based Anti-corruption Commission (known as IBAC) issued a finding of “improper influence” on a public contract issued by the Victorian government in 2018. IBAC did not find any “corrupt conduct” under the IBAC Act and ... <a title="The rise of unaccountable ministerial advisors: why Victoria’s IBAC report should concern all Australians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/the-rise-of-unaccountable-ministerial-advisors-why-victorias-ibac-report-should-concern-all-australians-204191/" aria-label="Read more about The rise of unaccountable ministerial advisors: why Victoria’s IBAC report should concern all Australians">Read more</a>

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A major review has recommended more independence for decisions about research funding in Australia

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gregory Michael McCarthy, Emeritus Professor, School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia Pixabay/Pexels Education Minister Jason Clare has just released a highly anticipated review into how research is funded in Australia. This is the review of the federal legislation underpinning the Australian Research Council (ARC). ... <a title="A major review has recommended more independence for decisions about research funding in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/a-major-review-has-recommended-more-independence-for-decisions-about-research-funding-in-australia-204184/" aria-label="Read more about A major review has recommended more independence for decisions about research funding in Australia">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week kicked off his no campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/politics-with-michelle-grattan-labor-mp-marion-scrymgour-on-the-voice-and-the-need-for-a-new-nt-jobs-program-204129/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program">Read more</a>

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Victoria’s plans for engineered wetlands on the Murray are environmentally dubious. Here’s a better option

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jamie Pittock, Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University John Morton/Flickr, CC BY-SA Governments love the idea of a win-win – even when it doesn’t exist. That’s why Victoria has been spending millions on planning “red gum irrigation ponds” – essentially, engineered wetlands along ... <a title="Victoria’s plans for engineered wetlands on the Murray are environmentally dubious. Here’s a better option" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/victorias-plans-for-engineered-wetlands-on-the-murray-are-environmentally-dubious-heres-a-better-option-204116/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria’s plans for engineered wetlands on the Murray are environmentally dubious. Here’s a better option">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on her yes campaign trail, and reinstating the CDP

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Peter Dutton last week kicked off his “no” campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who accused him ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on her yes campaign trail, and reinstating the CDP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/politics-with-michelle-grattan-labor-mp-marion-scrymgour-on-her-yes-campaign-trail-and-reinstating-the-cdp-204129/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on her yes campaign trail, and reinstating the CDP">Read more</a>

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You can’t beat the bank by paying $1 a day extra on your mortgage. Here’s how compound interest really works

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sagarika Mishra, Associate professor, Deakin University Shutterstock By paying just $1 a day extra on your mortgage, you can hack the banking system and cut the time to repay your home loan from 20 years to just five years. Sounds too good to be true? Of course ... <a title="You can’t beat the bank by paying $1 a day extra on your mortgage. Here’s how compound interest really works" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/you-cant-beat-the-bank-by-paying-1-a-day-extra-on-your-mortgage-heres-how-compound-interest-really-works-202838/" aria-label="Read more about You can’t beat the bank by paying $1 a day extra on your mortgage. Here’s how compound interest really works">Read more</a>

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Coronation Quiche anyone? You’ll need to fork out A$38. Here are cheaper and healthier options

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland www.royal.uk If you are a monarchist, or just enjoy the tradition of the royal family, you may have heard about the Coronation Quiche – made with spinach, broad beans and tarragon. The idea is for ... <a title="Coronation Quiche anyone? You’ll need to fork out A$38. Here are cheaper and healthier options" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/coronation-quiche-anyone-youll-need-to-fork-out-a-38-here-are-cheaper-and-healthier-options-204100/" aria-label="Read more about Coronation Quiche anyone? You’ll need to fork out A$38. Here are cheaper and healthier options">Read more</a>

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Ending the ‘postcode lottery’ in health is more than a technical fix – it means fundamentally reorganising our systems

April 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Matheson, Associate Professor in Public Health and Policy, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images In the face of multiple environmental and social crises, the long-term solution to achieving fairer and healthier societies on a liveable planet will not be a technical fix. ... <a title="Ending the ‘postcode lottery’ in health is more than a technical fix – it means fundamentally reorganising our systems" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/ending-the-postcode-lottery-in-health-is-more-than-a-technical-fix-it-means-fundamentally-reorganising-our-systems-202336/" aria-label="Read more about Ending the ‘postcode lottery’ in health is more than a technical fix – it means fundamentally reorganising our systems">Read more</a>