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Morrison sees massive ratings surge in Newspoll over coronavirus crisis; Trump also improves

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 1-3 from a sample of 1,508 people, showed a huge boost in Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s approval rating based on his leadership thus far in the coronavirus crisis. Nearly two-thirds ... <a title="Morrison sees massive ratings surge in Newspoll over coronavirus crisis; Trump also improves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/morrison-sees-massive-ratings-surge-in-newspoll-over-coronavirus-crisis-trump-also-improves-135693/" aria-label="Read more about Morrison sees massive ratings surge in Newspoll over coronavirus crisis; Trump also improves">Read more</a>

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A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn’t mean the elderly shouldn’t get them

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Komesaroff, Professor of Medicine, Monash University Although recent encouraging news suggests the rate of new coronavirus cases in Australia is slowing, our medical facilities could still be overwhelmed at some point. One modelling study has suggested that, if public health measures are not observed or do ... <a title="A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn’t mean the elderly shouldn’t get them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/a-coronavirus-spike-may-put-icu-beds-in-short-supply-but-that-doesnt-mean-the-elderly-shouldnt-get-them-134782/" aria-label="Read more about A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn’t mean the elderly shouldn’t get them">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunity

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ilan Noy, Professor and Chair in the Economics of Disasters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Governments across the world have rolled out extensive financial packages to support individuals, businesses and large corporations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Equally, central banks have decreased their lending ... <a title="Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/coronavirus-support-packages-will-reshape-the-future-economy-and-that-presents-an-opportunity-135296/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunity">Read more</a>

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How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are ‘spillovers’ becoming more common?

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Wylie, Adjunct Associate Professor, Murdoch University Viruses are little more than parasitic fragments of RNA or DNA. Despite this, they are astonishingly abundant in number and genetic diversity. We don’t know how many virus species there are, but there could be trillions. Past viral epidemics have ... <a title="How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are ‘spillovers’ becoming more common?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/how-do-viruses-mutate-and-jump-species-and-why-are-spillovers-becoming-more-common-134656/" aria-label="Read more about How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are ‘spillovers’ becoming more common?">Read more</a>

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Guide to the Classics: Albert Camus’ The Plague

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Sharpe, Associate Professor in Philosophy, Deakin University Some weeks ago, I got an email from a student who had returned to Northern Italy over Christmas to see family. Unable to return to Australia, they were in lockdown. The hospitals were filling up fast, as COVID-19 began ... <a title="Guide to the Classics: Albert Camus’ The Plague" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/guide-to-the-classics-albert-camus-the-plague-134244/" aria-label="Read more about Guide to the Classics: Albert Camus’ The Plague">Read more</a>

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Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern’s coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, Executive Development, Massey University Imagine, if you can, what it’s like to make decisions on which the lives of tens of thousands of other people depend. If you get things wrong, or delay deciding, they die. Your decisions affect the livelihoods of hundreds ... <a title="Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern’s coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/three-reasons-why-jacinda-arderns-coronavirus-response-has-been-a-masterclass-in-crisis-leadership-135541/" aria-label="Read more about Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern’s coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership">Read more</a>

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Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hewson, Professor and Chair, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Climate deniers have been hanging out for the United Nations’ next big summit to fail. In a sense, the coronavirus and its induced policy responses have more than satisfied ... <a title="Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/sorry-to-disappoint-climate-deniers-but-coronavirus-makes-the-low-carbon-transition-more-urgent-135419/" aria-label="Read more about Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent">Read more</a>

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What if I can’t pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Giancaspro, Lecturer in Law, University of Adelaide You’ve lost income because of the coronavirus crisis and finding it hard to pay the bills. What if you can’t pay your rent? The short answer, if you live in Australia, is that rules changes give you more time ... <a title="What if I can’t pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/what-if-i-cant-pay-my-rent-these-are-the-options-for-rent-relief-in-australia-135312/" aria-label="Read more about What if I can’t pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia">Read more</a>

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Great time to try: 5½ ways to make movie masterpieces at home

April 6, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aaron Burton, Lecturer in Media Arts, University of Wollongong Being in isolation might be a great time to try something new. In this series, we get the basics on hobbies and activities to start while you’re spending more time at home. Isolation is a common theme in ... <a title="Great time to try: 5½ ways to make movie masterpieces at home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/06/great-time-to-try-5-ways-to-make-movie-masterpieces-at-home-134907/" aria-label="Read more about Great time to try: 5½ ways to make movie masterpieces at home">Read more</a>

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‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play

April 3, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben Deery, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education, University of Melbourne “Stupid coronavirus!” I heard my six-year-old mumble while talking in her sleep. Earlier that day her swimming and basketball lessons were cancelled, a birthday party postponed, and she had to race with me between several meetings before ... <a title="‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/03/stupid-coronavirus-in-uncertain-times-we-can-help-children-through-mindfulness-and-play-135317/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Stupid coronavirus!’ In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play">Read more</a>

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‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them

April 3, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University “Zoombombing” in case you haven’t heard, is the unsavoury practice of posting distressing comments, pictures or videos after gatecrashing virtual meetings hosted by the videoconferencing app Zoom. With hundreds of millions around the world now reliant ... <a title="‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/03/zoombombers-want-to-troll-your-online-meetings-heres-how-to-stop-them-135311/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Zoombombers’ want to troll your online meetings. Here’s how to stop them">Read more</a>

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Can I visit my boyfriend or my parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in the Northern Territory and Tasmania

April 3, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling Editor’s note: The following is current as at April 3, 2020. Things are changing quickly so best to keep an eye on the latest information from the NT government, the Tasmanian government and the federal government. This article adds to the ... <a title="Can I visit my boyfriend or my parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in the Northern Territory and Tasmania" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/03/can-i-visit-my-boyfriend-or-my-parents-go-fishing-or-bushwalking-coronavirus-rules-in-the-northern-territory-and-tasmania-135549/" aria-label="Read more about Can I visit my boyfriend or my parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in the Northern Territory and Tasmania">Read more</a>