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The New Zealand Chinese experience is unique and important — the new history curriculum can’t ignore it

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Manying Ip, Emeritus Professor of Asian Studies, University of Auckland News of a revised New Zealand history curriculum was welcomed by many, including me as an historian and someone who has worked closely with high schools and the education sector. In particular, this seemed like an opportunity ... <a title="The New Zealand Chinese experience is unique and important — the new history curriculum can’t ignore it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/the-new-zealand-chinese-experience-is-unique-and-important-the-new-history-curriculum-cant-ignore-it-160782/" aria-label="Read more about The New Zealand Chinese experience is unique and important — the new history curriculum can’t ignore it">Read more</a>

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My Name is Gulpilil: a candid, gentle portrait of one of Australia’s best actors

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Godfrey, Lecturer, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University Review: My Name is Gulpilil, directed by Molly Reynolds Since the start of his cinematic career, David Gulpilil has occupied the living embodiment of Indigenous Australia on screen. This is a significant responsibility — as ... <a title="My Name is Gulpilil: a candid, gentle portrait of one of Australia’s best actors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/my-name-is-gulpilil-a-candid-gentle-portrait-of-one-of-australias-best-actors-160542/" aria-label="Read more about My Name is Gulpilil: a candid, gentle portrait of one of Australia’s best actors">Read more</a>

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What is ‘Other’ in my iPhone storage, why is it taking up so much space and how do I clear it?

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Haskell-Dowland, Associate Dean (Computing and Security), Edith Cowan University If you’re an iPhone user, check your storage now by selecting Settings, then General and then iPhone Storage. You’ll probably see a lot of recognisable categories eating up your storage — apps, photos, and so on. But ... <a title="What is ‘Other’ in my iPhone storage, why is it taking up so much space and how do I clear it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/what-is-other-in-my-iphone-storage-why-is-it-taking-up-so-much-space-and-how-do-i-clear-it-160994/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘Other’ in my iPhone storage, why is it taking up so much space and how do I clear it?">Read more</a>

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We’re just not compatible any more: why Microsoft finally dumped Internet Explorer

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vinh Bui, Lecturer, Southern Cross University Tech giant Microsoft recently announced the retirement of its longstanding web browser, Internet Explorer, in favour of its newer product, Microsoft Edge. With support for Internet Explorer only set to last until June 15, 2022, its remaining users have just over ... <a title="We’re just not compatible any more: why Microsoft finally dumped Internet Explorer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/were-just-not-compatible-any-more-why-microsoft-finally-dumped-internet-explorer-161416/" aria-label="Read more about We’re just not compatible any more: why Microsoft finally dumped Internet Explorer">Read more</a>

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Farmers in India have been protesting for 6 months, have they made any progress?

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Surinder S. Jodhka, Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences., Jawaharlal Nehru University For six months now, images of Indian farmers protesting on Delhi’s roads have been beamed around the world. Farmers have been protesting changes to India’s agricultural laws they say would undermine their autonomy as ... <a title="Farmers in India have been protesting for 6 months, have they made any progress?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/farmers-in-india-have-been-protesting-for-6-months-have-they-made-any-progress-161101/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers in India have been protesting for 6 months, have they made any progress?">Read more</a>

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Thirteen years after ‘Sorry’, too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are still being removed from their homes

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sharynne Hamilton, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Aboriginal Health, Telethon Kids Institute On February 13, 2008, then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said “we are sorry” to members of the Stolen Generations. This was a significant moment in the shameful history of Australia’s treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ... <a title="Thirteen years after ‘Sorry’, too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are still being removed from their homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/thirteen-years-after-sorry-too-many-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-children-are-still-being-removed-from-their-homes-159360/" aria-label="Read more about Thirteen years after ‘Sorry’, too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are still being removed from their homes">Read more</a>

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Australia is pursuing a more Indigenous-focused foreign policy. But does it miss the bigger picture?

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Blackwell, Research Fellow (Indigenous Policy), UNSW Foreign policy is an expression of a state’s fundamental values. It’s the outward face of every government, representing its aspirations in the international system. A state’s foreign policy can often convey strength, but also reveal weakness. While Australia has enjoyed ... <a title="Australia is pursuing a more Indigenous-focused foreign policy. But does it miss the bigger picture?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/australia-is-pursuing-a-more-indigenous-focused-foreign-policy-but-does-it-miss-the-bigger-picture-161189/" aria-label="Read more about Australia is pursuing a more Indigenous-focused foreign policy. But does it miss the bigger picture?">Read more</a>

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It’s time to teach the whole story about ovulation and its place in the menstrual cycle

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Felicity Roux, Researcher, Curtin University Health education frequently fails to teach the menstrual cycle in its full entirety, focusing mostly on the bleeding part of the story and glossing over the ovulation chapter. In other words, many girls* often only get half the story about how their ... <a title="It’s time to teach the whole story about ovulation and its place in the menstrual cycle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/its-time-to-teach-the-whole-story-about-ovulation-and-its-place-in-the-menstrual-cycle-158952/" aria-label="Read more about It’s time to teach the whole story about ovulation and its place in the menstrual cycle">Read more</a>

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Incentives could boost vaccine uptake in Australia. But we need different approaches for different groups

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sameer Deshpande, Associate Professor, Social Marketing, Griffith University As Australia deals with growing levels of vaccine hesitancy, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has called for incentives to ensure as many people as possible get vaccinated against COVID-19. Many countries around the world are offering benefits to encourage ... <a title="Incentives could boost vaccine uptake in Australia. But we need different approaches for different groups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/incentives-could-boost-vaccine-uptake-in-australia-but-we-need-different-approaches-for-different-groups-161363/" aria-label="Read more about Incentives could boost vaccine uptake in Australia. But we need different approaches for different groups">Read more</a>

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Emu vs cassowary: one has a dagger-like claw, the other explosive agility — but who would win in a fight?

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Ryeland, PhD Candidate, Western Sydney University This article is part of the “Who would win?” series, where wildlife experts dream up hypothetical battles between animals (all in the name of science). Of the giant prehistoric birds still wandering the planet, two of the top three largest ... <a title="Emu vs cassowary: one has a dagger-like claw, the other explosive agility — but who would win in a fight?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/emu-vs-cassowary-one-has-a-dagger-like-claw-the-other-explosive-agility-but-who-would-win-in-a-fight-160540/" aria-label="Read more about Emu vs cassowary: one has a dagger-like claw, the other explosive agility — but who would win in a fight?">Read more</a>

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Wondering if your energy company takes climate change seriously? A new report reveals the answer

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Malos, Australia – Country Lead, ClimateWorks Australia A landmark report released last week put coal and gas on notice. For the first time, the International Energy Agency (IEA) declared reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 means no new investments in fossil fuel supply projects. For Australia – ... <a title="Wondering if your energy company takes climate change seriously? A new report reveals the answer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/wondering-if-your-energy-company-takes-climate-change-seriously-a-new-report-reveals-the-answer-161360/" aria-label="Read more about Wondering if your energy company takes climate change seriously? A new report reveals the answer">Read more</a>

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Who’s afraid of Cruella de Vil? New stories are humanising female villains of old

May 26, 2021

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Smith, Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies, Monash University Disney’s new live-action Cruella transforms the infamous Dalmatian killer into an aspiring fashion designer who is driven to embrace the darkness and a life of crime. It is the latest adaptation reclaiming female villains of fairy tales and ... <a title="Who’s afraid of Cruella de Vil? New stories are humanising female villains of old" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/05/26/whos-afraid-of-cruella-de-vil-new-stories-are-humanising-female-villains-of-old-161188/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s afraid of Cruella de Vil? New stories are humanising female villains of old">Read more</a>