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COVID is a ‘smart virus’ that can affect DNA – but that doesn’t mean you can pass it on to your kids

October 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lara Herrero, Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University Shutterstock The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID) has changed the world as we know it. Although new vaccines and antiviral treatments have brought hope, the pesky virus has continued to mutate and evade ... <a title="COVID is a ‘smart virus’ that can affect DNA – but that doesn’t mean you can pass it on to your kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/26/covid-is-a-smart-virus-that-can-affect-dna-but-that-doesnt-mean-you-can-pass-it-on-to-your-kids-192185/" aria-label="Read more about COVID is a ‘smart virus’ that can affect DNA – but that doesn’t mean you can pass it on to your kids">Read more</a>

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Australia is poised to be a world leader in offshore wind, but any potential risks to marine life remain poorly regulated

October 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madeline Taylor, Senior Lecturer, Macquarie University Shutterstock The strong winds blowing over Australia’s rugged coastlines will soon power many of our homes, as offshore wind farms are poised to begin construction. But our new research the highlights the need to ensure any potential risks to marine life ... <a title="Australia is poised to be a world leader in offshore wind, but any potential risks to marine life remain poorly regulated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/26/australia-is-poised-to-be-a-world-leader-in-offshore-wind-but-any-potential-risks-to-marine-life-remain-poorly-regulated-193212/" aria-label="Read more about Australia is poised to be a world leader in offshore wind, but any potential risks to marine life remain poorly regulated">Read more</a>

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The popularity of the Korean _oegugin_ (foreign) influencer is on the rise. But there is a dark side to this pop-nationalism

October 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jin Lee, Research Fellow, Curtin University The YouTube channel Korean Englishman has over five million subscribers. YouTube/Screenshot If you’ve been scrolling through YouTube, TikTok or Instagram it would be no surprise to chance upon calming minimalist aesthetics of Korean cafe decor; pilgrimages to the locations of popular ... <a title="The popularity of the Korean _oegugin_ (foreign) influencer is on the rise. But there is a dark side to this pop-nationalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/26/the-popularity-of-the-korean-oegugin-foreign-influencer-is-on-the-rise-but-there-is-a-dark-side-to-this-pop-nationalism-191671/" aria-label="Read more about The popularity of the Korean _oegugin_ (foreign) influencer is on the rise. But there is a dark side to this pop-nationalism">Read more</a>

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Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: the uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency

October 26, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato Shutterstock With New Zealand’s two major North Island ski fields in financial trouble, the combined impact of COVID-19 on national and international tourism and this year’s very poor snow season has hit hard. But this ... <a title="Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: the uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/26/ruapehus-slippery-slopes-the-uncertain-future-of-snow-sports-in-a-climate-emergency-193004/" aria-label="Read more about Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: the uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency">Read more</a>

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Everything you need to know about Labor’s first budget in 6 charts

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wes Mountain, Social Media + Visual Storytelling Editor AAP/The Conversation, CC BY-ND This Budget makes hard decisions for hard times. Jim Chalmers’ first speech as treasurer outlines the enormity of the global economic situation – inflation, energy and supply chain issues, and a continuing war in Europe ... <a title="Everything you need to know about Labor’s first budget in 6 charts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/everything-you-need-to-know-about-labors-first-budget-in-6-charts-192851/" aria-label="Read more about Everything you need to know about Labor’s first budget in 6 charts">Read more</a>

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Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Mick Tsikas/AAP Jim Chalmers’ inaugural budget plants its feet as solidly as possible in the shifting sands of difficult and unpredictable international and local conditions. Chalmers promised the budget would be “workmanlike”, not “flashy”, and he’s kept his word. Almost ... <a title="Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/jim-chalmers-restraint-budget-the-first-stage-of-a-marathon-for-the-treasurer-192841/" aria-label="Read more about Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer">Read more</a>

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Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget is the just the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Mick Tsikas/AAP Jim Chalmers’ inaugural budget plants its feet as solidly as possible in the shifting sands of difficult and unpredictable international and local conditions. Chalmers promised the budget would be “workmanlike”, not “flashy”, and he’s kept his word. Almost ... <a title="Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget is the just the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/jim-chalmers-restraint-budget-is-the-just-the-first-stage-of-a-marathon-for-the-treasurer-192841/" aria-label="Read more about Jim Chalmers’ ‘restraint’ budget is the just the first stage of a marathon for the treasurer">Read more</a>

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Jim Chalmers’ 2022-23 budget mantra: whatever you do, don’t fuel inflation

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Wes Mountain/The Cartoon, CC BY-ND Terrified by the prospect of further stoking the worst inflation in three decades, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher have delivered a budget that takes out of the ... <a title="Jim Chalmers’ 2022-23 budget mantra: whatever you do, don’t fuel inflation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/jim-chalmers-2022-23-budget-mantra-whatever-you-do-dont-fuel-inflation-192846/" aria-label="Read more about Jim Chalmers’ 2022-23 budget mantra: whatever you do, don’t fuel inflation">Read more</a>

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‘The beginning of something new’: how the 2022-23 budget does things differently

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Treasurer Jim Chalmers told reporters on Tuesday his first budget was “the beginning of something new and responsible”. The October 2022-23 budget under Labor is certainly a different beast from the one handed ... <a title="‘The beginning of something new’: how the 2022-23 budget does things differently" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/the-beginning-of-something-new-how-the-2022-23-budget-does-things-differently-192850/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The beginning of something new’: how the 2022-23 budget does things differently">Read more</a>

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Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashlee Morgan, Lecturer in Sport Business & Marketing, Edith Cowan University First Nations people please be advised this article contains mentions of racist comments against First Nations people. While the International Olympic Committee espouses that sport is about solidarity, fair play and friendship, the commercial investment in ... <a title="Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/should-athletes-just-shut-up-and-play-ball-no-society-is-changing-and-sport-sponsorship-must-too-192959/" aria-label="Read more about Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too">Read more</a>

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What makes a great footpath? The answer is key to our happiness and wellbeing as we age

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fatemeh Aminpour, Associate Lecturer, School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney Shutterstock As people age, they often become less confident about walking. Fear of falling can limit the activity of older people, leading them to become isolated. So what, exactly, makes for a great footpath to walk on? ... <a title="What makes a great footpath? The answer is key to our happiness and wellbeing as we age" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/what-makes-a-great-footpath-the-answer-is-key-to-our-happiness-and-wellbeing-as-we-age-191537/" aria-label="Read more about What makes a great footpath? The answer is key to our happiness and wellbeing as we age">Read more</a>

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Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here’s how to help

October 25, 2022

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sabrina Pit, Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney, Honorary Adjunct Research Fellow, Western Sydney University AAP Image/Jason O’Brien As we write from New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region, other parts of eastern Australia are facing conditions that recall uncomfortable memories from the 2017 floods ... <a title="Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here’s how to help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/25/floods-and-other-emergencies-can-be-extra-tough-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers-heres-how-to-help-193096/" aria-label="Read more about Floods and other emergencies can be extra tough for people with dementia and their carers. Here’s how to help">Read more</a>