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November 27, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David C Mowery, Professor Emeritus of New Enterprise Development, University of California, Berkeley Achieving the large-scale cuts in greenhouse gas emissions that will be needed will require the development and adoption of new technologies at a rate not seen since the information technology revolution. Which presents a ... <a title="What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/27/what-the-us-defence-industry-can-tell-us-about-how-to-fight-climate-change-126762/" aria-label="Read more about What the US defence industry can tell us about how to fight climate change">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sean Williams, Lecturer, Flinders University At the heart of every adult writer lies a novel they adored as a child. No wonder then so many try to write for kids themselves. So why do they often fail? Perhaps it’s because, on the whole, adults are taught to ... <a title="Humour, justice, belonging, danger, and wonder: 5 story senses and the art of writing for children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/27/humour-justice-belonging-danger-and-wonder-5-story-senses-and-the-art-of-writing-for-children-125223/" aria-label="Read more about Humour, justice, belonging, danger, and wonder: 5 story senses and the art of writing for children">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A new fund to provide small businesses with an alternative source of financing will be set up with a A$100 million contribution from the government. The fund will have an initial investment capacity of more than $500 million, with the ... <a title="Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/27/treasurer-frydenberg-to-announce-520-million-fund-for-small-businesses-investmnt-127842/" aria-label="Read more about Treasurer Frydenberg to announce $520 million fund for small businesses investmnt">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Kevin Rudd has warned Australia is too “China dependent” in economic terms, and must diversify its international economic engagement. Setting out principles he believes should govern the way forward in dealing with China, the former prime minister said for too ... <a title="Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/kevin-rudd-urges-australia-to-reduce-its-economic-dependence-on-china-127828/" aria-label="Read more about Kevin Rudd urges Australia to reduce its economic dependence on China">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison has resisted calls for Angus Taylor to stand aside while NSW Police investigate an allegedly doctored document the energy minister used in making false claims about Sydney City Council’s travel costs. The long-simmering affair re-ignited on Tuesday when ... <a title="Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/scott-morrison-stands-by-energy-minister-angus-taylor-who-faces-police-probe-127818/" aria-label="Read more about Scott Morrison stands by energy minister Angus Taylor, who faces police probe">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Lindenmayer, Professor, The Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University The Victorian government’s logging business is cutting native forests on steep slopes, in an apparent rule breach that threatens water supplies to Melbourne and rural communities. Our research indicates that across vital water catchments ... <a title="Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/researchers-allege-native-logging-breaches-that-threaten-the-water-we-drink-127509/" aria-label="Read more about Researchers allege native logging breaches that threaten the water we drink">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suranga Seneviratne, Lecturer – Security, University of Sydney As survey results pile, it’s becoming clear Australians are sceptical about how their online data is tracked and used. But one question worth asking is: are our fears founded? The short answer is: yes. In a survey of 2,000 ... <a title="The ugly truth: tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there’s little we can do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/the-ugly-truth-tech-companies-are-tracking-and-misusing-our-data-and-theres-little-we-can-do-127444/" aria-label="Read more about The ugly truth: tech companies are tracking and misusing our data, and there’s little we can do">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louis de Koker, Professor of Law, La Trobe University Westpac’s board has jettisoned its chief executive, Brian Hartzer, just hours after he reportedly told his team mainstream Australia was not overly concerned about the bank’s 23 million alleged breaches of anti-money-laundering laws, including handling transactions potentially involving ... <a title="Westpac’s panicked response to its money-laundering scandal looks ill-considered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/westpacs-panicked-response-to-its-money-laundering-scandal-looks-ill-considered-127700/" aria-label="Read more about Westpac’s panicked response to its money-laundering scandal looks ill-considered">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Greg Merlo, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Primary Care Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland Prominent GP and former member of parliament Kerryn Phelps has entered the turf war between doctors and pharmacists over who gets to prescribe. Pharmacy groups have long called for changes to allow pharmacists to ... <a title="The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/the-evidence-shows-pharmacist-prescribing-is-nothing-to-fear-127497/" aria-label="Read more about The evidence shows pharmacist prescribing is nothing to fear">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Louise Pryke, Honorary Research Associate and Lecturer, University of Sydney Kanye West’s first operatic work, Nebuchadnezzar, has just premiered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Set in the 6th century BCE, the opera is based on the biblical story of Nebuchadnezzar II, a powerful ruler and ... <a title="Nebuchadnezzar explained: warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/nebuchadnezzar-explained-warrior-king-rebuilder-of-cities-and-musical-muse-127498/" aria-label="Read more about Nebuchadnezzar explained: warrior king, rebuilder of cities, and musical muse">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Lynch, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sydney The launch of a genetic app titled “How gay are you?” prompted a well-deserved outcry from scientists and the public last month, with media coverage branding it “disgusting” and “the latest bad idea”. The app, which has since been ... <a title="‘Gay gene’ testing apps aren’t just misleading – they’re dangerous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/gay-gene-testing-apps-arent-just-misleading-theyre-dangerous-126522/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Gay gene’ testing apps aren’t just misleading – they’re dangerous">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Markus, Pratt Foundation Research Chair of Jewish Civilisation, Monash University While most Australians still view the economy as the most important issue facing the country, a new survey released today shows climate change is rapidly becoming a major concern, as well. Now in its 12th year, ... <a title="Climate Change – The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/11/26/the-most-important-issue-facing-australia-new-survey-sees-huge-spike-in-concern-over-climate-change-127688/" aria-label="Read more about Climate Change – The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern">Read more</a>
