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Friday essay: how a ‘gonzo’ press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend

June 26, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerrie Davies, Lecturer, School of the Arts & Media, UNSW Washington Post publisher, Philip L. Graham, famously declared that journalism is the “first rough draft of history”. It’s also the first rough draft of inspiration for movies and books “based on a true story”. Since four Victorian ... <a title="Friday essay: how a ‘gonzo’ press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/26/friday-essay-how-a-gonzo-press-gang-forged-the-ned-kelly-legend-136232/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: how a ‘gonzo’ press gang forged the Ned Kelly legend">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison undeterred on COVID re-opening despite rise in toilet paper index

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Excess buying of toilet paper has become a leading indicator of public alarm about COVID-19. This week in Victoria, people were heading for the shelves again. Just when Australians’ march out of our dark months was accelerating, Victorian numbers of ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison undeterred on COVID re-opening despite rise in toilet paper index" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/grattan-on-friday-scott-morrison-undeterred-on-covid-re-opening-despite-rise-in-toilet-paper-index-141456/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison undeterred on COVID re-opening despite rise in toilet paper index">Read more</a>

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What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John O’Rourke, Senior lecturer, Edith Cowan University Research has found people who have clarity around what provides meaning in their lives tend to be happier, healthier, more satisfied with life and resilient in the face of adversity. Given the dramatic growth in mental health issues, particularly in ... <a title="What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/whats-the-meaning-of-life-these-students-have-some-answers-132003/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University Why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes? Lilia, aged 7 Thanks for this great question, Lilia. The upper eyelid is larger, longer and has deeper roots so it can support more luscious lashes. All ... <a title="Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/curious-kids-why-are-our-top-eyelashes-longer-than-our-bottom-eyelashes-132585/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra On July 4, the voters of Eden-Monaro will give their judgment on the performances of Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese. The seat is held by Labor on a margin of just under 1%. Labor is campaigning hard on JobKeeper ending ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/politics-with-michelle-grattan-the-battle-for-eden-monaro-interviews-with-kristy-mcbain-and-fiona-kotvojs-141377/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs">Read more</a>

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Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margarietha de Villiers Scheepers, Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of the Sunshine Coast Market commentators view Apple’s announcements at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC) as one of the company’s most important strategic moves of the past decade. Among the key announcements were details of ... <a title="Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/latest-updates-apple-is-trying-to-reclaim-its-major-innovator-status-by-making-you-wash-your-hands-141293/" aria-label="Read more about Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Kamradt-Scott, Associate professor, University of Sydney Australia has weathered the coronavirus pandemic better than many other countries, recording just over 7,500 cases and 100 deaths so far. But various errors, such as the Ruby Princess debacle, show we can – and must – do better. The ... <a title="Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/coronavirus-pandemic-shows-its-time-for-an-australian-centre-for-disease-control-in-darwin-138724/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin">Read more</a>

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The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne It is now over 100 days since the country went into lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Overnight, all arts venues had to close, and arts activities essentially ceased because of ... <a title="The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/the-arts-needed-a-champion-it-got-a-package-to-prop-up-the-major-players-100-days-later-141444/" aria-label="Read more about The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later">Read more</a>

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Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Allen Cheng, Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University Brunswick East Primary School and Keilor Views Primary School in Melbourne have temporarily shut down after children from both schools tested positive to COVID-19, while a confirmed case in a year 2 student led to the closure of ... <a title="Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/yes-weve-seen-schools-close-but-the-evidence-still-shows-kids-are-unlikely-to-catch-or-spread-coronavirus-141445/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus">Read more</a>

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Giving your details to restaurants and cafes: your rights, their obligations and privacy concerns

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mahmoud Elkhodr, Lecturer in Information and Communication Technologies, CQUniversity Australia While lockdown restrictions have eased in many places, the coronavirus threat isn’t over yet. The number of cases globally has surpassed 9 million, and infections have slowly crept back for Victoria. Read more: In many countries the ... <a title="Giving your details to restaurants and cafes: your rights, their obligations and privacy concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/giving-your-details-to-restaurants-and-cafes-your-rights-their-obligations-and-privacy-concerns-141286/" aria-label="Read more about Giving your details to restaurants and cafes: your rights, their obligations and privacy concerns">Read more</a>

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The law is a man’s world. Unless the culture changes, women will continue to be talked over, marginalised and harassed

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Galloway, Associate Professor of Law, Griffith University For many, the allegations of sexual harassment against Dyson Heydon came as a shock. It seems difficult to imagine a senior member of the legal profession, a justice of the High Court, would engage in inappropriate or potentially unlawful ... <a title="The law is a man’s world. Unless the culture changes, women will continue to be talked over, marginalised and harassed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/the-law-is-a-mans-world-unless-the-culture-changes-women-will-continue-to-be-talked-over-marginalised-and-harassed-141279/" aria-label="Read more about The law is a man’s world. Unless the culture changes, women will continue to be talked over, marginalised and harassed">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus or just a common cold? What to do when your child gets sick this winter

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Wood, Associate Professor, Discipline of Childhood and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney It’s Sunday night, around 8pm, when your ten-year-old tells you she has a sore throat. She doesn’t have any other symptoms, and feels OK. You tell her “let’s see how you feel in the ... <a title="Coronavirus or just a common cold? What to do when your child gets sick this winter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/coronavirus-or-just-a-common-cold-what-to-do-when-your-child-gets-sick-this-winter-140727/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus or just a common cold? What to do when your child gets sick this winter">Read more</a>