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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kevin Davis, Professor of Finance, University of Melbourne With Australia now facing a severe economic (and health) crisis, there are calls to allow people to access their superannuation to obtain cash. That makes a lot of sense. Why have assets tied up to get a slightly better ... <a title="How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/how-super-could-soften-the-financial-blow-of-coronavirus-134134/" aria-label="Read more about How super could soften the financial blow of coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lucy Beaumont, Deputy Section Editor: Arts + Culture We need ways of getting our culture hit from home – whether we’re sick, caring for others, playing it safe or just facing limited external options. We asked our experts for recommendations to help arts lovers stay connected. Listen ... <a title="Couch culture – six months’ worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/couch-culture-six-months-worth-of-expert-picks-for-what-to-watch-read-and-listen-to-in-isolation-133632/" aria-label="Read more about Couch culture – six months’ worth of expert picks for what to watch, read and listen to in isolation">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago With some of the toughest border restrictions and a newly-announced NZ$500 million boost to health services, New Zealand is among a small number of countries with a strategy to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand is also fortunate ... <a title="Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/why-new-zealand-needs-to-continue-decisive-action-to-contain-coronavirus-133714/" aria-label="Read more about Why New Zealand needs to continue decisive action to contain coronavirus">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Long, Strategic Professor in Palaeontology, Flinders University One of the most significant events in the history of life was when fish evolved into tetrapods, crawling out of the water and eventually conquering land. The term tetrapod refers to four-limbed vertebrates, including humans. To complete this transition, ... <a title="When fish gave us the finger: this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/when-fish-gave-us-the-finger-this-ancient-four-limbed-fish-reveals-the-origins-of-the-human-hand-129072/" aria-label="Read more about When fish gave us the finger: this ancient four-limbed fish reveals the origins of the human hand">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendon O’Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney This is the age of the septuagenarian in US politics. The president is 73. His likely opponent in November’s election is 77. Even if Joe Biden is not the Democratic nominee, ... <a title="Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/coronavirus-may-end-up-being-a-major-player-in-the-us-presidential-election-133759/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus may end up being a major player in the US presidential election">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University Amid coronavirus chaos, the Victorian government announced its decision earlier this week to lift the ban on onshore gas exploration, but also to make the temporary state-wide ban on fracking ... <a title="Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/victoria-quietly-lifted-its-gas-exploration-pause-but-banned-fracking-for-good-its-bad-news-for-the-climate-133923/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria quietly lifted its gas exploration pause but banned fracking for good. It’s bad news for the climate">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tracy Lynn Washington, Lecturer and Researcher in Urban and Regional Planning, Queensland University of Technology Are you a parent who is struggling to find time to be with your child and help them grow? Our newly published research shows neighbourhood parks, and playgrounds in particular, provide valuable ... <a title="Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/why-working-families-need-parks-and-playgrounds-more-than-ever-132097/" aria-label="Read more about Why working families need parks and playgrounds more than ever">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gerard Fitzgerald, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology Prime Minister Scott Morrison today confirmed schools across Australia will be staying open for the foreseeable future as the COVID-19 pandemic spreads. Morrison said this was based on health advice, supported by the federal government, ... <a title="No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/18/no-australia-is-not-putting-teachers-in-the-coronavirus-firing-line-their-risk-is-very-low-134021/" aria-label="Read more about No, Australia is not putting teachers in the coronavirus firing line. Their risk is very low">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hassan Vally, Associate Professor, La Trobe University Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced this morning gatherings of more than 500 people outdoors would be banned, along with gatherings of more than 100 people indoors, in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. This ban will greatly affect ... <a title="Should I cancel my wedding? My kid’s birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/18/should-i-cancel-my-wedding-my-kids-birthday-party-why-the-government-has-banned-indoor-gatherings-of-over-100-people-134033/" aria-label="Read more about Should I cancel my wedding? My kid’s birthday party? Why the government has banned indoor gatherings of over 100 people">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dale Fisher, Chair, Infection Control, National University Hospital, National University of Singapore Singapore’s response to the coronavirus has been held up by many around the world as a model. As of this week, the country has had 266 total cases (with zero deaths), and its infection rate ... <a title="Why Singapore’s coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/18/why-singapores-coronavirus-response-worked-and-what-we-can-all-learn-134024/" aria-label="Read more about Why Singapore’s coronavirus response worked – and what we can all learn">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brett Mitchell, Professor of Nursing, University of Newcastle As the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world, it’s a good time to understand how cleaning can help prevent the spread of disease and what you can do to cut the risk of infection in your home. Coronavirus is ... <a title="How to clean your house to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/18/how-to-clean-your-house-to-prevent-the-spread-of-coronavirus-and-other-infections-133912/" aria-label="Read more about How to clean your house to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infections">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2020
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paula Brough, Professor and Director, Social & Organisational Psychology Research Unit, Griffith University The precautions taken by some employers over the coronavirus mean you may find yourself working from home, some for the first time. For example, Telstra says it wants any Australian-based office staff who can ... <a title="Get dressed and set goals: some routines not to break if coronavirus means you have to work from home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/18/get-dressed-and-set-goals-some-routines-not-to-break-if-coronavirus-means-you-have-to-work-from-home-133775/" aria-label="Read more about Get dressed and set goals: some routines not to break if coronavirus means you have to work from home">Read more</a>
