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Fighting inflation doesn’t directly cause unemployment – but that’s still the most likely outcome

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael P. Cameron, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Waikato Getty Images You may have seen the news: in its attempts to tackle inflation, the Reserve Bank is going to increase unemployment. The idea can even seem to come right from the mouths of experts, including the ... <a title="Fighting inflation doesn’t directly cause unemployment – but that’s still the most likely outcome" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/fighting-inflation-doesnt-directly-cause-unemployment-but-thats-still-the-most-likely-outcome-193617/" aria-label="Read more about Fighting inflation doesn’t directly cause unemployment – but that’s still the most likely outcome">Read more</a>

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North Korea’s flurry of missile tests raises alarm – but are we seeing anything new?

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin Habib, Lecturer in International Relations, Department of Politics and Philosophy, La Trobe University Ahn Young-joon/AP/AAP The sustained frequency and intensity of North Korea’s missile launches in recent weeks has refocused attention on the Korean Peninsula at a time when the danger of great power war seems ... <a title="North Korea’s flurry of missile tests raises alarm – but are we seeing anything new?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/north-koreas-flurry-of-missile-tests-raises-alarm-but-are-we-seeing-anything-new-194025/" aria-label="Read more about North Korea’s flurry of missile tests raises alarm – but are we seeing anything new?">Read more</a>

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More and more women in Australia are having their labour induced. Does it matter?

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Angela Brown, Midwifery Program Director, University of South Australia anastasiia chepinska/unsplash, CC BY-SA Induction of labour for women having their first baby has risen in Australia from 26% in 2010 to 46% in 2020, according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare ... <a title="More and more women in Australia are having their labour induced. Does it matter?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/more-and-more-women-in-australia-are-having-their-labour-induced-does-it-matter-191582/" aria-label="Read more about More and more women in Australia are having their labour induced. Does it matter?">Read more</a>

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With two days until US midterm elections, Republicans will probably win control of both chambers of Congress

November 7, 2022

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   Shutterstock The United States midterm elections will be held Tuesday. Owing to time differences, polls will not start closing until late Wednesday morning AEDT. All 435 ... <a title="With two days until US midterm elections, Republicans will probably win control of both chambers of Congress" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/with-two-days-until-us-midterm-elections-republicans-will-probably-win-control-of-both-chambers-of-congress-193442/" aria-label="Read more about With two days until US midterm elections, Republicans will probably win control of both chambers of Congress">Read more</a>

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A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tomorrow – along with some other stellar sights

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tanya Hill, Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne and Senior Curator (Astronomy), The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Tomorrow evening people across Australia and New Zealand will be treated to a total lunar eclipse, weather permitting. It’s an opportunity to not be missed, as the next one ... <a title="A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tomorrow – along with some other stellar sights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/a-total-lunar-eclipse-is-set-to-dazzle-tomorrow-along-with-some-other-stellar-sights-192734/" aria-label="Read more about A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tomorrow – along with some other stellar sights">Read more</a>

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Glute force: why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Ganderton, Physiotherapy lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock The glutes are the large, powerful muscles in your bum that help support the pelvis, stabilise the hip joint and allow the hip to move. Countless social media posts extol the virtues of building strong glutes through exercises ... <a title="Glute force: why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/glute-force-why-big-strong-bum-muscles-matter-for-your-overall-health-190978/" aria-label="Read more about Glute force: why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health">Read more</a>

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A technologically advanced society is choosing to destroy itself. It’s both fascinating and horrifying to watch

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher Wright, Professor of Organisational Studies, University of Sydney Landon Parenteau/Unsplash, CC BY As world leaders assemble for the United Nations climate change conference (COP27) in Egypt, it’s hard to be optimistic the talks will generate any radical departure from the inexorable rise in global carbon emissions ... <a title="A technologically advanced society is choosing to destroy itself. It’s both fascinating and horrifying to watch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/a-technologically-advanced-society-is-choosing-to-destroy-itself-its-both-fascinating-and-horrifying-to-watch-192939/" aria-label="Read more about A technologically advanced society is choosing to destroy itself. It’s both fascinating and horrifying to watch">Read more</a>

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Koalas, parrots, frogs and orchids share our cities. Their fate depends on protecting each one’s habitat, not just 30% of all land

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon Kilbane, Senior Lecturer, Landscape Architecture, Deakin University Shutterstock The global 30×30 target aims to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 to secure its biodiversity. This involves legal protection for land and sea areas designated as national parks and nature reserves. Australia has joined more than ... <a title="Koalas, parrots, frogs and orchids share our cities. Their fate depends on protecting each one’s habitat, not just 30% of all land" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/koalas-parrots-frogs-and-orchids-share-our-cities-their-fate-depends-on-protecting-each-ones-habitat-not-just-30-of-all-land-192176/" aria-label="Read more about Koalas, parrots, frogs and orchids share our cities. Their fate depends on protecting each one’s habitat, not just 30% of all land">Read more</a>

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Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’

November 7, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Johnson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Flinders University Anton Murygin/Unsplash State Liberal leader Matthew Guy has promised a trial to provide free lunches in Victorian public schools if elected on November 26. The A$300 million election policy is aimed at helping families with cost-of-living pressures, through an opt-in ... <a title="Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/07/australian-schools-are-starting-to-provide-food-but-we-need-to-think-carefully-before-we-ditch-the-lunchbox-193536/" aria-label="Read more about Australian schools are starting to provide food, but we need to think carefully before we ‘ditch the lunchbox’">Read more</a>

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Government makes concessions on multi-employer bargaining bill

November 6, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Albanese government has made concessions to employers on its planned extension of multi-employer bargaining, as it hopes to fast track its industrial relations legislation through parliament before Christmas. Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke said on Sunday there would be ... <a title="Government makes concessions on multi-employer bargaining bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/06/government-makes-concessions-on-multi-employer-bargaining-bill-194026/" aria-label="Read more about Government makes concessions on multi-employer bargaining bill">Read more</a>

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Attacks on Dan Andrews are part of News Corporation’s long abuse of power

November 6, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne Joel Carrett/AAP Sane people trying to fathom the Herald Sun’s bizarre coverage of Victorian Premier Dan Andrews over the past few days might be helped by some insights from the founding of News Limited, ... <a title="Attacks on Dan Andrews are part of News Corporation’s long abuse of power" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/06/attacks-on-dan-andrews-are-part-of-news-corporations-long-abuse-of-power-194023/" aria-label="Read more about Attacks on Dan Andrews are part of News Corporation’s long abuse of power">Read more</a>

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Victorian Newspoll has Labor’s lead down, but would still win with three weeks until election

November 5, 2022

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 Diego Fidele/Joel Carrett/AAP The Victorian election will be held in three weeks, on November 26. A Newspoll, conducted October 31 to November 3 from a sample of ... <a title="Victorian Newspoll has Labor’s lead down, but would still win with three weeks until election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/05/victorian-newspoll-has-labors-lead-down-but-would-still-win-with-three-weeks-until-election-193825/" aria-label="Read more about Victorian Newspoll has Labor’s lead down, but would still win with three weeks until election">Read more</a>