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Child sex abuse survivors are five times more likely to be the victims of sexual assault later in life

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nina Papalia, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare), Swinburne University of Technology As Australia’s landmark Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and other cases have shown, the impact of child sexual abuse is devastating. Adverse ... <a title="Child sex abuse survivors are five times more likely to be the victims of sexual assault later in life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/child-sex-abuse-survivors-are-five-times-more-likely-to-be-the-victims-of-sexual-assault-later-in-life-142384/" aria-label="Read more about Child sex abuse survivors are five times more likely to be the victims of sexual assault later in life">Read more</a>

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Turning to the Code 46 soundtrack: bearing solitude in a time of sickness

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mitch Goodwin, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne In our series Art for Trying Times, authors nominate a work they turn to for solace or perspective during this pandemic. My ten-year marriage came to an end on the cusp of lockdown. It was amicable – we were ... <a title="Turning to the Code 46 soundtrack: bearing solitude in a time of sickness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/turning-to-the-code-46-soundtrack-bearing-solitude-in-a-time-of-sickness-142711/" aria-label="Read more about Turning to the Code 46 soundtrack: bearing solitude in a time of sickness">Read more</a>

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13 insider tips on how to wear a mask without your glasses fogging up, getting short of breath or your ears hurting

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Lockwood, Associate Professor Implementation Science, University of Adelaide After midnight tonight, wearing face masks will be mandatory for people in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when they leave home. It’s also recommended in New South Wales when physical distancing isn’t possible. This means many Australians will be ... <a title="13 insider tips on how to wear a mask without your glasses fogging up, getting short of breath or your ears hurting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/13-insider-tips-on-how-to-wear-a-mask-without-your-glasses-fogging-up-getting-short-of-breath-or-your-ears-hurting-143001/" aria-label="Read more about 13 insider tips on how to wear a mask without your glasses fogging up, getting short of breath or your ears hurting">Read more</a>

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How to get both JobKeeper and JobSeeker

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute At A$1,500 a fortnight, JobKeeper has been nothing but a help to the people on it. The rules required those who had previously been paid more than JobKeeper to stay on their old wage, with the rest topped up ... <a title="How to get both JobKeeper and JobSeeker" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/how-to-get-both-jobkeeper-and-jobseeker-143109/" aria-label="Read more about How to get both JobKeeper and JobSeeker">Read more</a>

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Victoria hits bleak record of 484 new cases, NSW at a critical point — if you feel sick, get tested then stay home

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, La Trobe University Too many people are going out while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or while awaiting test results, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said on Wednesday, after the state hit a bleak new record of 484 new cases. The state’s previous worst daily case ... <a title="Victoria hits bleak record of 484 new cases, NSW at a critical point — if you feel sick, get tested then stay home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/victoria-hits-bleak-record-of-484-new-cases-nsw-at-a-critical-point-if-you-feel-sick-get-tested-then-stay-home-143172/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria hits bleak record of 484 new cases, NSW at a critical point — if you feel sick, get tested then stay home">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: why can’t humans grow wings?

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University Why can’t humans grow wings? Christina, age 9, Beijing, China. Hi Christina! Great question. Humans are animals that have backbones. This means we’re in a group called “vertebrates” – along with fish, amphibians (such as frogs), reptiles, birds and ... <a title="Curious Kids: why can’t humans grow wings?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/curious-kids-why-cant-humans-grow-wings-142654/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: why can’t humans grow wings?">Read more</a>

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The dangerous new cold war brewing with China will test New Zealand even more than the old one

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato A new cold war with China is coming and it will be just as dangerous, expensive and pointless as the last one. The difference will be how much more New Zealand is involved. Steering an independent course in these ... <a title="The dangerous new cold war brewing with China will test New Zealand even more than the old one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/the-dangerous-new-cold-war-brewing-with-china-will-test-new-zealand-even-more-than-the-old-one-142893/" aria-label="Read more about The dangerous new cold war brewing with China will test New Zealand even more than the old one">Read more</a>

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A $200 fine for not wearing a mask is fair, as long as free masks go to those in need

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Francesco Paolucci, Professor of Health Economics, University of Bologna, University of Newcastle As we reach the two-week mark since the reinstated restrictions for Melbourne, and are yet to see a decline in new daily cases, it is not surprising the Victorian government has now made face masks ... <a title="A $200 fine for not wearing a mask is fair, as long as free masks go to those in need" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/a-200-fine-for-not-wearing-a-mask-is-fair-as-long-as-free-masks-go-to-those-in-need-142988/" aria-label="Read more about A $200 fine for not wearing a mask is fair, as long as free masks go to those in need">Read more</a>

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People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania Sourdin, Professor, Dean of Newcastle University Law School, University of Newcastle An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets. For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has put even the strongest of relationships to ... <a title="People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/people-are-using-artificial-intelligence-to-help-sort-out-their-divorce-would-you-142731/" aria-label="Read more about People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?">Read more</a>

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Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, in significant parts of its coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, has become a clear and present danger to the welfare of Australian society. Aping the worst of the American media – ... <a title="Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/whether-a-ratings-chase-or-ideological-war-news-corps-coronavirus-coverage-is-dangerous-143003/" aria-label="Read more about Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous">Read more</a>

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Vaccine progress report: the projects bidding to win the race for a COVID-19 vaccine

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Petterson, Assistant Editor, Health + Medicine, The Conversation Australia The race is on to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. There are now more than 140 vaccines being tested around the world, according to the World Health Organisation. Australian researchers are leading several major clinical trials that ... <a title="Vaccine progress report: the projects bidding to win the race for a COVID-19 vaccine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/vaccine-progress-report-the-projects-bidding-to-win-the-race-for-a-covid-19-vaccine-141412/" aria-label="Read more about Vaccine progress report: the projects bidding to win the race for a COVID-19 vaccine">Read more</a>

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New research reveals how Australia and other nations play politics with World Heritage sites

July 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tiffany Morrison, Professorial Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University Some places are considered so special they’re valuable to all humanity and must be preserved for future generations. These irreplaceable gems – such as Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Yosemite National Park and ... <a title="New research reveals how Australia and other nations play politics with World Heritage sites" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/22/new-research-reveals-how-australia-and-other-nations-play-politics-with-world-heritage-sites-142918/" aria-label="Read more about New research reveals how Australia and other nations play politics with World Heritage sites">Read more</a>