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How New Zealand could keep eliminating coronavirus at its border for months to come, even as the global pandemic worsens

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Plank, Professor in Mathematics, University of Canterbury Stringent border controls and mandatory quarantine give New Zealand a good chance to remain free of COVID-19 for months to come, according to our latest modelling. It’s been 76 days since New Zealand’s last reported case of community transmission, ... <a title="How New Zealand could keep eliminating coronavirus at its border for months to come, even as the global pandemic worsens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/how-new-zealand-could-keep-eliminating-coronavirus-at-its-border-for-months-to-come-even-as-the-global-pandemic-worsens-142368/" aria-label="Read more about How New Zealand could keep eliminating coronavirus at its border for months to come, even as the global pandemic worsens">Read more</a>

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Can Australian businesses force customers to wear a mask? Here’s what the law says

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rick Sarre, Adjunct Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia Many Victorians are now being asked to wear a mask in public if they can’t socially distance. It is possible this practice may be encouraged more widely across Australia, amid a push from health ... <a title="Can Australian businesses force customers to wear a mask? Here’s what the law says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/can-australian-businesses-force-customers-to-wear-a-mask-heres-what-the-law-says-142641/" aria-label="Read more about Can Australian businesses force customers to wear a mask? Here’s what the law says">Read more</a>

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Eradication, elimination, suppression: let’s understand what they mean before debating Australia’s course

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anita Heywood, Associate Professor, UNSW The current surge in community transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria has brought renewed discussion of whether Australia should maintain its current “suppression” strategy, or pursue an “elimination” strategy instead. But what do these terms actually mean, and what are the differences between ... <a title="Eradication, elimination, suppression: let’s understand what they mean before debating Australia’s course" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/eradication-elimination-suppression-lets-understand-what-they-mean-before-debating-australias-course-142495/" aria-label="Read more about Eradication, elimination, suppression: let’s understand what they mean before debating Australia’s course">Read more</a>

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Humans are encroaching on Antarctica’s last wild places, threatening its fragile biodiversity

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Leihy, PhD candidate, Monash University Since Western explorers discovered Antarctica 200 years ago, human activity has been increasing. Now, more than 30 countries operate scientific stations in Antarctica, more than 50,000 tourists visit each year, and new infrastructure continues to be developed to meet this rising ... <a title="Humans are encroaching on Antarctica’s last wild places, threatening its fragile biodiversity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/humans-are-encroaching-on-antarcticas-last-wild-places-threatening-its-fragile-biodiversity-142648/" aria-label="Read more about Humans are encroaching on Antarctica’s last wild places, threatening its fragile biodiversity">Read more</a>

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School is important, and so is staying safe from coronavirus. Here are some tips for returning seniors

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gerard Fitzgerald, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology Victorian senior students returned to school this week, as did those in specialist schools. This follows substantial community transmission of COVID-19, and stage three restrictions, in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire. Although senior and ... <a title="School is important, and so is staying safe from coronavirus. Here are some tips for returning seniors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/school-is-important-and-so-is-staying-safe-from-coronavirus-here-are-some-tips-for-returning-seniors-142709/" aria-label="Read more about School is important, and so is staying safe from coronavirus. Here are some tips for returning seniors">Read more</a>

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What does the ‘new normal’ look like for women’s safety in cities?

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Kalms, Director, XYX Lab, and Associate Professor, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Monash University Women’s safety in public space is very complex. Women’s perception of safety – as opposed to their risk of experiencing gendered violence or crime – very much determines how they interact ... <a title="What does the ‘new normal’ look like for women’s safety in cities?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/what-does-the-new-normal-look-like-for-womens-safety-in-cities-140169/" aria-label="Read more about What does the ‘new normal’ look like for women’s safety in cities?">Read more</a>

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The Mukbang controversy is a chance to discuss race and Australian films. Let’s not squander it

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Olivia Khoo, Associate Professor, Film & Screen Studies, Monash University Eliza Scanlen’s film Mukbang (2020) has become a flashpoint in race relations in the Australian screen industry. Scanlen’s film is famous not for winning Best Director in the short film category at this year’s Sydney Film Festival, ... <a title="The Mukbang controversy is a chance to discuss race and Australian films. Let’s not squander it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/the-mukbang-controversy-is-a-chance-to-discuss-race-and-australian-films-lets-not-squander-it-142485/" aria-label="Read more about The Mukbang controversy is a chance to discuss race and Australian films. Let’s not squander it">Read more</a>

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Government announces $2.5 billion package to support training and apprenticeships

July 16, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Morrison government has announced $2 billion – to be augmented by another $500 million from the states – for a skills package to boost training and job creation. A $1 billion JobTrainer program will provide training or re-skilling for ... <a title="Government announces $2.5 billion package to support training and apprenticeships" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/16/government-announces-2-5-billion-package-to-support-training-and-apprenticeships-142763/" aria-label="Read more about Government announces $2.5 billion package to support training and apprenticeships">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Why not have an inquiry to examine the pros and cons of suppression versus elimination?

July 15, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison on Wednesday once again ruled out any consideration of moving to an “elimination” strategy for dealing with COVID-19. He told Triple M Melbourne: “You don’t just shut the whole country down because that is not sustainable. “There’d be ... <a title="View from The Hill: Why not have an inquiry to examine the pros and cons of suppression versus elimination?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/view-from-the-hill-why-not-have-an-inquiry-to-examine-the-pros-and-cons-of-suppression-versus-elimination-142730/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Why not have an inquiry to examine the pros and cons of suppression versus elimination?">Read more</a>

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We could lose $30 billion in weeks from cyberwar. But the real loss is the erosion of public trust

July 15, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Buckland, Professor in Computer Security, Cybercrime, and Cyberwar, UNSW The Australian Cyber Security Growth Network (AustCyber) on Monday released a report modelling the potential impact of cyberattacks and sustained digital outages on Australia. The Digital Trust Report’s modelling suggests four weeks of partial “digital disruption” could ... <a title="We could lose $30 billion in weeks from cyberwar. But the real loss is the erosion of public trust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/we-could-lose-30-billion-in-weeks-from-cyberwar-but-the-real-loss-is-the-erosion-of-public-trust-142563/" aria-label="Read more about We could lose $30 billion in weeks from cyberwar. But the real loss is the erosion of public trust">Read more</a>

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Is Australia ready for another republic referendum? These consensus models could work

July 15, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Duffy, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Monash Business School, Director Corporate Law, Organisation and Litigation Research Group (CLOL), Monash University The revelations in the “palace letters” may well renew enthusiasm for an Australian republic, especially coming on top of recent controversies involving both older and younger members ... <a title="Is Australia ready for another republic referendum? These consensus models could work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/is-australia-ready-for-another-republic-referendum-these-consensus-models-could-work-142646/" aria-label="Read more about Is Australia ready for another republic referendum? These consensus models could work">Read more</a>

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With no work in lockdown, tour operators helped find coral bleaching on Western Australia’s remote reefs

July 15, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Paton Gilmour, Research Scientist: Coral Ecology, Australian Institute of Marine Science Significant coral bleaching at one of Western Australia’s healthiest coral reefs was found during a survey carried out in April and May. The survey took a combined effort of several organisations, together with tour operators ... <a title="With no work in lockdown, tour operators helped find coral bleaching on Western Australia’s remote reefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/with-no-work-in-lockdown-tour-operators-helped-find-coral-bleaching-on-western-australias-remote-reefs-142644/" aria-label="Read more about With no work in lockdown, tour operators helped find coral bleaching on Western Australia’s remote reefs">Read more</a>