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Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned

January 24, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Cavanagh, Associate Lecturer, School of Geography and Sustainable Communities, University of Wollongong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of deceased people. I remember brushing my teeth over the green enamel sink. I would gaze out the window at ... <a title="Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/24/friday-essay-this-grandmother-tree-connects-me-to-country-i-cried-when-i-saw-her-burned-129782/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: this grandmother tree connects me to Country. I cried when I saw her burned">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Bridget McKenzie’s future is looking bleak, her position having worsened significantly this week. At its heart, the McKenzie affair is simple. Before last year’s election, the then-sports minister allocated grants to sporting organisations on an overtly political basis, rather than ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/grattan-on-friday-bridget-mckenzie-has-made-herself-a-sitting-duck-130474/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Bridget McKenzie has made herself a sitting duck">Read more</a>

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The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies, Macquarie University Review: The Visitors, directed by Frederick Copperwaite for Sydney Festival Sydney Festival has really outdone themselves this season with a spectacular line-up of Indigenous shows to choose from including The Visitors. A warm greeting from Ali Murphy-Oats, the managing director ... <a title="The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/the-visitors-review-a-witty-imagining-of-what-went-before-that-fateful-encounter-129794/" aria-label="Read more about The Visitors review: a witty imagining of what went before that fateful encounter">Read more</a>

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Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian M. Mackay, Adjunct assistant professor, The University of Queensland The World Health Organisation has postponed its decision about whether to classify the new Wuhan coronavirus as a global health emergency. It wants to gather more information and will meet again at midday on Thursday in Geneva ... <a title="Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/should-we-be-worried-about-the-new-wuhan-coronavirus-130366/" aria-label="Read more about Should we be worried about the new Wuhan coronavirus?">Read more</a>

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Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Cull, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University Australia’s unprecedented bushfires have cemented its rural firefighters at the heart of the nation’s identity. It’s not just that these men and women put themselves in the line of fire. It’s that these “firies” are ... <a title="Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/value-beyond-money-australias-special-dependence-on-volunteer-firefighters-129881/" aria-label="Read more about Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependence on volunteer firefighters">Read more</a>

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Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Storr, Lecturer in Sport Development, Western Sydney University As play heats up at the Australian Open this week, so, too, has the debate around Australia’s most decorated tennis player, Margaret Court, and whether she should be feted on the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam achievement. ... <a title="Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/can-tennis-australia-honour-margaret-court-and-promote-lgbt-inclusivity-at-the-same-time-130281/" aria-label="Read more about Can Tennis Australia honour Margaret Court and promote LGBT+ inclusivity at the same time?">Read more</a>

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Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle O’Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University Regular exercise is important for Indigenous women’s health, as it protects against obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. These conditions are more prevalent among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than non-Indigenous people. Exercise ... <a title="Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/sport-can-be-an-important-part-of-aboriginal-culture-for-women-but-many-barriers-remain-120418/" aria-label="Read more about Sport can be an important part of Aboriginal culture for women – but many barriers remain">Read more</a>

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Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Australia’s bushfire crisis has been unprecedented, so it demands an unprecedented national response. Never before has such a large area been burnt by multiple fires in a single fire season, including bushland in Queensland, New South ... <a title="Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/australia-needs-a-national-fire-inquiry-these-are-the-3-key-areas-it-should-deliver-in-130374/" aria-label="Read more about Australia needs a national fire inquiry – these are the 3 key areas it should deliver in">Read more</a>

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From 9/11 to Christchurch earthquakes: how unis have supported students after a crisis

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Prue Gonzalez, Lecturer in Environmental Management, Charles Sturt University Universities across Australia – including in Canberra, Wollongong and Newcastle – have had to close their campuses in the past few months as a result of bushfires. But the deep and long-lasting impacts of the crisis are set ... <a title="From 9/11 to Christchurch earthquakes: how unis have supported students after a crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/from-9-11-to-christchurch-earthquakes-how-unis-have-supported-students-after-a-crisis-130047/" aria-label="Read more about From 9/11 to Christchurch earthquakes: how unis have supported students after a crisis">Read more</a>

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Homes with higher energy ratings sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash in

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Daly, Research Fellow at the Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong Everybody wants an energy-efficient home. After all, an energy-efficient home is comfortable to live in, without large energy bills. These can be important factors for prospective home owners or renters. Our review of international ... <a title="Homes with higher energy ratings sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/homes-with-higher-energy-ratings-sell-for-more-heres-how-australian-owners-could-cash-in-128548/" aria-label="Read more about Homes with higher energy ratings sell for more. Here’s how Australian owners could cash in">Read more</a>

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Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependency on volunteers to battle bushfires

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Cull, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Financial Planning, Western Sydney University Australia’s unprecedented bushfires have cemented its rural firefighters at the heart of the nation’s identity. It’s not just that these men and women put themselves in the line of fire. It’s that these “firies” are ... <a title="Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependency on volunteers to battle bushfires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/value-beyond-money-australias-special-dependency-on-volunteers-to-battle-bushfires-129881/" aria-label="Read more about Value beyond money: Australia’s special dependency on volunteers to battle bushfires">Read more</a>

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James Mollison: the public art teacher who brought the Blue Poles to Australia

January 23, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sue Rabbitt Roff, Researcher, Social History/Tutor in Medical Education, University of Dundee James Mollison, the founding director of the National Gallery of Australia, died on Sunday at the age of 88. He was a pivotal force in Australian art collecting, believing Australian galleries should work to educate ... <a title="James Mollison: the public art teacher who brought the Blue Poles to Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/01/23/james-mollison-the-public-art-teacher-who-brought-the-blue-poles-to-australia-130285/" aria-label="Read more about James Mollison: the public art teacher who brought the Blue Poles to Australia">Read more</a>