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Make no mistake: Cook’s voyages were part of a military mission to conquer and expand

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Gapps, Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle Captain James Cook arrived in the Pacific 250 years ago, triggering British colonisation of the region. We’re asking researchers to reflect on what happened and how it shapes us today. You can see other stories in the series here and ... <a title="Make no mistake: Cook’s voyages were part of a military mission to conquer and expand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/make-no-mistake-cooks-voyages-were-part-of-a-military-mission-to-conquer-and-expand-129552/" aria-label="Read more about Make no mistake: Cook’s voyages were part of a military mission to conquer and expand">Read more</a>

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Self-isolating for coronavirus is impossible for tens of thousands of New Zealanders – unless we help them fast

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clare Aspinall, PhD Student He Kainga Oranga, Housing and Health Research Group, University of Otago In less than 48 hours, all people in New Zealand will have to self-isolate, unless they are essential service workers. This is our best chance to stop the spread of COVID-19. But ... <a title="Self-isolating for coronavirus is impossible for tens of thousands of New Zealanders – unless we help them fast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/self-isolating-for-coronavirus-is-impossible-for-tens-of-thousands-of-new-zealanders-unless-we-help-them-fast-133893/" aria-label="Read more about Self-isolating for coronavirus is impossible for tens of thousands of New Zealanders – unless we help them fast">Read more</a>

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It’d be a mistake to shut financial markets: more than ever, we need them to work

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Kirchner, Program Director, Trade and Investment, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney The extreme volatility and losses seen in stock markets in recent weeks has seen calls for financial markets to be closed and short selling restricted. But shutting them down would be a mistake. ... <a title="It’d be a mistake to shut financial markets: more than ever, we need them to work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/itd-be-a-mistake-to-shut-financial-markets-more-than-ever-we-need-them-to-work-134387/" aria-label="Read more about It’d be a mistake to shut financial markets: more than ever, we need them to work">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne Galleries, museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas and art centres have closed. All film production has stopped. Theatre companies, dance companies, opera companies, orchestras, bands, festivals, pub gigs – every kind of cultural ... <a title="Coronavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/coronavirus-what-the-latest-stimulus-measures-mean-for-australian-artists-and-arts-organisations-134233/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations">Read more</a>

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Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sophia Maalsen, ARC DECRA Fellow and Lecturer in Urbanism, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney The COVID-19 pandemic is a double crisis affecting public health and the economy. And both aspects are playing out in our housing system – in our homes. More and ... <a title="Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/why-housing-evictions-must-be-suspended-to-defend-us-against-coronavirus-134148/" aria-label="Read more about Why housing evictions must be suspended to defend us against coronavirus">Read more</a>

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Cornavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne Galleries, museums, libraries, theatres, cinemas and art centres have closed. All film production has stopped. Theatre companies, dance companies, opera companies, orchestras, bands, festivals, pub gigs – every kind of cultural ... <a title="Cornavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/cornavirus-what-the-latest-stimulus-measures-mean-for-australian-artists-and-arts-organisations-134233/" aria-label="Read more about Cornavirus: what the latest stimulus measures mean for Australian artists and arts organisations">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus: how to access the medicines you and your family need

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Associate Professor | Program Director, Undergraduate Pharmacy, University of Sydney Panic buying of toilet paper, no meat or soap on supermarket shelves, and now an apparent run on medicines such as asthma puffers and children’s paracetamol. The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting us in ways we’ve ... <a title="Coronavirus: how to access the medicines you and your family need" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/coronavirus-how-to-access-the-medicines-you-and-your-family-need-134231/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus: how to access the medicines you and your family need">Read more</a>

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Pray, but stay away: holding on to faith in the time of coronavirus

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn J. Whitaker, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity Plagues of global proportions might seem biblical, but coronavirus is creating new challenges for faith leaders. Last week in Australia, many churches, mosques and synagogues decided proactively to cancel their normal worship services. ... <a title="Pray, but stay away: holding on to faith in the time of coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/pray-but-stay-away-holding-on-to-faith-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-133692/" aria-label="Read more about Pray, but stay away: holding on to faith in the time of coronavirus">Read more</a>

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Why dogs don’t care for being groomed (and for the love of dog don’t snip their whiskers)

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney The dog-themed reality show, Pooch Perfect, imposes makeovers on a steady stream of dogs that haven’t asked for them. We may marvel at the skill of professional groomers, but what do the dog models ... <a title="Why dogs don’t care for being groomed (and for the love of dog don’t snip their whiskers)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/why-dogs-dont-care-for-being-groomed-and-for-the-love-of-dog-dont-snip-their-whiskers-132656/" aria-label="Read more about Why dogs don’t care for being groomed (and for the love of dog don’t snip their whiskers)">Read more</a>

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View from The Hill: Entertainment venues closed in draconian measures to fight the virus

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Clubs, pubs, movie theatres and gyms will be closed and restaurants will only be able to provide takeaways in draconian measures to fight the spread of coronavirus announced by Scott Morrison late Sunday night. But schools will stay open, after ... <a title="View from The Hill: Entertainment venues closed in draconian measures to fight the virus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/view-from-the-hill-entertainment-venues-closed-in-draconian-measures-to-fight-the-virus-134360/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Entertainment venues closed in draconian measures to fight the virus">Read more</a>

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Who’s most affected on public transport in the time of coronavirus?

March 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer Kent, Research Fellow, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney The coronavirus pandemic is already affecting Australians’ daily travel, with suspension of public transport services a possibility as the number of COVID-19 cases grows. A common goal underpinning containment strategies in pandemic-like conditions is that the ... <a title="Who’s most affected on public transport in the time of coronavirus?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/23/whos-most-affected-on-public-transport-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-133429/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s most affected on public transport in the time of coronavirus?">Read more</a>

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Scalable without limit: how the government plans to get coronavirus support into our hands quickly

March 22, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University The government says its second stimulus package – the second in ten days – is temporary and targeted, but that’s not really true. What it is is big, automatic, and infinitely increasable. The first package, ... <a title="Scalable without limit: how the government plans to get coronavirus support into our hands quickly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/22/scalable-without-limit-how-the-government-plans-to-get-coronavirus-support-into-our-hands-quickly-134353/" aria-label="Read more about Scalable without limit: how the government plans to get coronavirus support into our hands quickly">Read more</a>