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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heather Shearer, Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University Shutterstock Rental housing in Australia is less affordable than ever before. It is no exaggeration to call the situation a crisis, with vacancy rates at record lows. But there are some relatively simple, easy-to-implement and cost-effective things that ... <a title="Tiny and alternate houses can help ease Australia’s rental affordability crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/tiny-and-alternate-houses-can-help-ease-australias-rental-affordability-crisis-182328/" aria-label="Read more about Tiny and alternate houses can help ease Australia’s rental affordability crisis">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ambrose, Research Team Leader, CSIRO Apartment living is booming in Australia. Many people choose apartments for their good energy efficiency, which reduces the need for heating and cooling and leads to lower power bills. But not every apartment is as energy efficient as the development advertises. ... <a title="Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/analysis-of-5-500-apartment-developments-reveals-your-new-home-may-not-be-as-energy-efficient-as-you-think-182143/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments reveals your new home may not be as energy efficient as you think">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Morey, Senior Lecturer, Department of Languages and Linguistics, La Trobe University In Australia, we choose our political representatives and governments through a democratic electoral system. Generally, these systems should have four main aims. These are to: secure easy access to voting for everyone of voting age ... <a title="Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/is-our-electoral-system-truly-democratic-how-australia-stacks-up-on-4-key-measures-180868/" aria-label="Read more about Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Hall, Senior Researcher, Environmental Law Initiative and Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Nature in Aotearoa New Zealand is in serious trouble. With many of our species and habitats at risk of disappearing forever, the government’s 2020 ... <a title="Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/without-a-better-plan-new-zealand-risks-sleepwalking-into-a-biodiversity-extinction-crisis-182279/" aria-label="Read more about Without a better plan, New Zealand risks sleepwalking into a biodiversity extinction crisis">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kathryn Barnsley, Adjunct researcher, University of Tasmania Shutterstock Menthol is the minty cigarette ingredient that conjures up images of beaches, snow-covered ski slopes and glamorous yacht parties, all crisp white and fresh green. Menthol as a deadly additive is under threat at last. Several countries, including Canada, ... <a title="The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/the-us-fda-has-moved-to-ban-menthol-cigarettes-australia-should-do-that-and-more-182435/" aria-label="Read more about The US FDA has moved to ban menthol cigarettes. Australia should do that and more">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andreea Lachsz, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that names of deceased people are included in this article. The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service is representing family members of Veronica Nelson, Ms Calgaret, and Michael Suckling in coronial investigations/inquests into ... <a title="Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/victorias-prison-healthcare-system-should-match-community-healthcare-180558/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria’s prison healthcare system should match community healthcare">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isabelle Onley, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide Linda Reinhold/Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions WA, Author provided Social structure is an important aspect of species’ biology. Having a pecking order and male or female territoriality can help species thrive. For instance, this can prevent inbreeding, by ensuring ... <a title="Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/meet-the-territorial-females-and-matriarchs-in-australias-backyard-181617/" aria-label="Read more about Meet the territorial females and matriarchs in Australia’s backyard">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND What does a democracy do when a dominant news media organisation goes rogue during an election campaign? In 2022, News Corporation is confronting Australia with this question once again, ... <a title="As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/as-news-corp-goes-rogue-on-election-coverage-what-price-will-australian-democracy-pay-181599/" aria-label="Read more about As News Corp goes ‘rogue’ on election coverage, what price will Australian democracy pay?">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Phillip Mendes, Professor, Director Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit, Monash University Shutterstock Young people transitioning from out-of-home care – whether it’s foster, kinship or residential care – are disadvantaged in many ways. Many have experienced abuse, neglect, family hardship or illness. They may feel long-term ... <a title="Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/homelessness-is-common-for-teens-leaving-out-of-home-care-we-need-to-extend-care-until-they-are-at-least-21-181167/" aria-label="Read more about Homelessness is common for teens leaving out-of-home-care. We need to extend care until they are at least 21">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney Over the last year, COVID vaccination recommendations have been updated regularly. So it can be difficult to keep track of how many vaccine doses you and your family members need. This may seem confusing, ... <a title="COVID vaccination recommendations evolve over time. Who is due for which dose now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/covid-vaccination-recommendations-evolve-over-time-who-is-due-for-which-dose-now-181779/" aria-label="Read more about COVID vaccination recommendations evolve over time. Who is due for which dose now?">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Jason Edwards/AAP Late last year, more than 100 former diplomats and officials called for a new Australian foreign policy — with climate action at the centre — to help cement Australia’s future in a world rapidly shifting to ... <a title="The world doesn’t care about swings in marginal seats. Climate action must spearhead a new Australian foreign policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/the-world-doesnt-care-about-swings-in-marginal-seats-climate-action-must-spearhead-a-new-australian-foreign-policy-181713/" aria-label="Read more about The world doesn’t care about swings in marginal seats. Climate action must spearhead a new Australian foreign policy">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Elizabeth Elliot Noe, Postdoctoral Fellow, Lincoln University, New Zealand Shutterstock/SCurtis Urbanisation, and the destruction of habitat it entails, is a major threat to native bird populations. But as our new research shows, restored urban forests can return native birds to our cities and improve species richness. The ... <a title="Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ’s restored urban forests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/05/09/bringing-the-tui-back-to-town-how-native-birds-are-returning-to-nzs-restored-urban-forests-182064/" aria-label="Read more about Bringing the tūī back to town – how native birds are returning to NZ’s restored urban forests">Read more</a>
