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How urban soundscapes affect humans and wildlife — and what may have changed in the hush of lockdown

September 10, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kurt Iveson, Associate Professor of Urban Geography and Research Lead, Sydney Policy Lab, University of Sydney The dull roar of traffic, the barking of dogs in backyards and the screeching of cockatoos at dusk. The shattering of early morning quiet by the first plane overhead or the ... <a title="How urban soundscapes affect humans and wildlife — and what may have changed in the hush of lockdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/10/how-urban-soundscapes-affect-humans-and-wildlife-and-what-may-have-changed-in-the-hush-of-lockdown-166517/" aria-label="Read more about How urban soundscapes affect humans and wildlife — and what may have changed in the hush of lockdown">Read more</a>

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COVID gives us a chance to rethink traditional end-of-school exams, and move into the 21 century

September 10, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Fischetti, Professor, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle Shutterstock Victoria and New South Wales are in a scramble to plan for end-of-school exams. Vaccination targets may not be hit in time (for students or teachers), and there are other ... <a title="COVID gives us a chance to rethink traditional end-of-school exams, and move into the 21 century" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/10/covid-gives-us-a-chance-to-rethink-traditional-end-of-school-exams-and-move-into-the-21-century-167038/" aria-label="Read more about COVID gives us a chance to rethink traditional end-of-school exams, and move into the 21 century">Read more</a>

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Friday Essay: an introduction to Confucius, his ideas and their lasting relevance

September 10, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yu Tao, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies, The University of Western Australia Confucius at the ‘Apricot Altar’. By Kano Tan’yû (Japanese, 1602–1674). Mid-17th century Museum of Fine Arts, Boston The man widely known in the English language as Confucius was born around 551 BCE in today’s southern ... <a title="Friday Essay: an introduction to Confucius, his ideas and their lasting relevance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/10/friday-essay-an-introduction-to-confucius-his-ideas-and-their-lasting-relevance-160708/" aria-label="Read more about Friday Essay: an introduction to Confucius, his ideas and their lasting relevance">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Morrison is wedged between Biden and Barnaby in forging climate policy for Glasgow

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra “The evidence is clear: climate change poses an existential threat to our lives, to our economy.” Kevin Rudd, circa 2007? No, Joe Biden this week, as he toured areas hit by Hurricane Ida, which cost many lives and left a ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Morrison is wedged between Biden and Barnaby in forging climate policy for Glasgow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/grattan-on-friday-morrison-is-wedged-between-biden-and-barnaby-in-forging-climate-policy-for-glasgow-167641/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Morrison is wedged between Biden and Barnaby in forging climate policy for Glasgow">Read more</a>

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The Philippines passes the 2 million mark as COVID-19 cases surge in Southeast Asia

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Toole, Professor of International Health, Burnet Institute Mark R. Cristino/AP Since May, the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spread rapidly through most of Southeast Asia. Of the ten member nations of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), all but Brunei have experienced recent surges, ... <a title="The Philippines passes the 2 million mark as COVID-19 cases surge in Southeast Asia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/the-philippines-passes-the-2-million-mark-as-covid-19-cases-surge-in-southeast-asia-167186/" aria-label="Read more about The Philippines passes the 2 million mark as COVID-19 cases surge in Southeast Asia">Read more</a>

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I’d prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Toby Walsh, Professor of AI at UNSW, Research Group Leader, UNSW Shutterstock South Australia has begun a trial of a new COVID app to monitor arrivals into the state. SA Premier Steven Marshall claimed “every South Australian should feel pretty proud that we are the national pilot ... <a title="I’d prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/id-prefer-an-ankle-tag-why-home-quarantine-apps-are-a-bad-idea-167533/" aria-label="Read more about I’d prefer an ankle tag: why home quarantine apps are a bad idea">Read more</a>

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Counselling almost always happens in a room — what if more people had the option of going outside?

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Will W Dobud, Social Work Lecturer, Charles Sturt University Luis Ascui/ AAP If you peered through the keyhole of any psychotherapy session, chances are they would all look very similar. There may be nearly 1,000 types of therapies — such as cognitive behavioural and family therapy — ... <a title="Counselling almost always happens in a room — what if more people had the option of going outside?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/counselling-almost-always-happens-in-a-room-what-if-more-people-had-the-option-of-going-outside-166503/" aria-label="Read more about Counselling almost always happens in a room — what if more people had the option of going outside?">Read more</a>

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A promising new dawn is ours for the taking – so let’s stop counting the coal Australia must leave in the ground

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University Shutterstock A study out today says the vast majority of Earth’s coal, including 95% of Australia’s, cannot be burned if global warming is to be ... <a title="A promising new dawn is ours for the taking – so let’s stop counting the coal Australia must leave in the ground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/a-promising-new-dawn-is-ours-for-the-taking-so-lets-stop-counting-the-coal-australia-must-leave-in-the-ground-167527/" aria-label="Read more about A promising new dawn is ours for the taking – so let’s stop counting the coal Australia must leave in the ground">Read more</a>

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We’re sick of COVID. So government messaging needs to change if it’s to cut through

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ernesta Sofija, Lecturer, public health and health promotion, Griffith University Shutterstock Most people want to do the “right thing” when it comes to following public health measures, such as wearing a mask or not mixing with friends and family. Yet after what feels like a never-ending 18 ... <a title="We’re sick of COVID. So government messaging needs to change if it’s to cut through" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/were-sick-of-covid-so-government-messaging-needs-to-change-if-its-to-cut-through-166891/" aria-label="Read more about We’re sick of COVID. So government messaging needs to change if it’s to cut through">Read more</a>

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Australia’s ‘A’ rating on human rights is under threat with a handpicked, politically engineered commissioner

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justine Nolan, Professor of Law and Justice and Director of the Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW The Morrison government’s handpicked appointment of a new human rights commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, threatens to undermine the independence and legitimacy of the Australian Human Rights Commission itself. It could also damage ... <a title="Australia’s ‘A’ rating on human rights is under threat with a handpicked, politically engineered commissioner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/australias-a-rating-on-human-rights-is-under-threat-with-a-handpicked-politically-engineered-commissioner-167626/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s ‘A’ rating on human rights is under threat with a handpicked, politically engineered commissioner">Read more</a>

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Why universities may come to regret the costs of City Deals and private sector ‘solutions’

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Geoff Hanmer, Honorary Professional Fellow, Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Universities have had few sources of capital funds since the Abbott government sidelined the Education Investment Fund in 2014. The loss of an estimated A$16 ... <a title="Why universities may come to regret the costs of City Deals and private sector ‘solutions’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/why-universities-may-come-to-regret-the-costs-of-city-deals-and-private-sector-solutions-166670/" aria-label="Read more about Why universities may come to regret the costs of City Deals and private sector ‘solutions’">Read more</a>

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Technology is key for refugees starting new lives in Australia. But women and children don’t have equal access

September 9, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tadgh McMahon, Adjunct Lecturer, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University As evacuees and refugees from Afghanistan start their new lives in Australia, their ability to navigate the digital world will be crucial. Our research, published today, reveals how newly arrived refugees use digital technologies as ... <a title="Technology is key for refugees starting new lives in Australia. But women and children don’t have equal access" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/09/technology-is-key-for-refugees-starting-new-lives-in-australia-but-women-and-children-dont-have-equal-access-167272/" aria-label="Read more about Technology is key for refugees starting new lives in Australia. But women and children don’t have equal access">Read more</a>