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Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Safiullah Taye, Phd. Candidate and Research Assistan, Deakin University After months of delays and uncertainty, Afghanistan is set to hold its presidential election on Saturday. This election, the third since the overthrow of the Taliban regime in 2001, has critical implications for the political stability and security ... <a title="Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/afghanistans-suffering-has-reached-unprecedented-levels-can-a-presidential-election-make-things-better-121558/" aria-label="Read more about Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?">Read more</a>

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‘How do I control my oily skin and prevent pimples?’ A dermatologist explains

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celestine Wong, Consultant Dermatologist, Monash Health How can I control the excessive oil secretions on my face that leads to acne? Anonymous Pimples are the worst! They hurt, pop up overnight and can be impossible to hide. You’re right that oily skin is believed to be the ... <a title="‘How do I control my oily skin and prevent pimples?’ A dermatologist explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/how-do-i-control-my-oily-skin-and-prevent-pimples-a-dermatologist-explains-120222/" aria-label="Read more about ‘How do I control my oily skin and prevent pimples?’ A dermatologist explains">Read more</a>

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Shark nets and culls don’t necessarily make Australian beaches safer

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By George Roff, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, The University of Queensland Most of the 24 million annual visitors to Queensland don’t notice the series of seemingly innocuous yellow buoys at many popular beaches. Beneath the waves lies a series of baited drumlines and mesh nets that aim to make ... <a title="Shark nets and culls don’t necessarily make Australian beaches safer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/shark-nets-and-culls-dont-necessarily-make-australian-beaches-safer-124156/" aria-label="Read more about Shark nets and culls don’t necessarily make Australian beaches safer">Read more</a>

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India is reforming education for the first time since 1986 – here’s why Australia should care

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Craig Jeffrey, Director and CEO of the Australia India Institute; Professor of Development Geography, University of Melbourne India released a Draft National Education Policy (DNEP) in June 2019. It’s the first comprehensive policy proposal on education in the country since 1986 and a major, game changing statement. ... <a title="India is reforming education for the first time since 1986 – here’s why Australia should care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/india-is-reforming-education-for-the-first-time-since-1986-heres-why-australia-should-care-121812/" aria-label="Read more about India is reforming education for the first time since 1986 – here’s why Australia should care">Read more</a>

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Typhoons and other disasters force Japan to rethink its city vs rural living plans for the future

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew DeWit, Professor, School of Economic Policy Studies, Rikkyo University Greater Tokyo took a major hit earlier this month from Typhoon Faxai, which stopped regional transport and knocked out power in the eastern prefecture of Chiba. Ever since the hit, some media coverage has highlighted the difficulties ... <a title="Typhoons and other disasters force Japan to rethink its city vs rural living plans for the future" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/typhoons-and-other-disasters-force-japan-to-rethink-its-city-vs-rural-living-plans-for-the-future-123698/" aria-label="Read more about Typhoons and other disasters force Japan to rethink its city vs rural living plans for the future">Read more</a>

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Vital Signs: Why can’t Australia be friends with both US and China?

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Australia’s prime minister, Scott Morrison, had to walk a series of fine lines in his official visit to the United States this week. He had to appear supportive of US president Donald Trump without looking like a sycophant. He had to ... <a title="Vital Signs: Why can’t Australia be friends with both US and China?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/vital-signs-why-cant-australia-be-friends-with-both-us-and-china-124261/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: Why can’t Australia be friends with both US and China?">Read more</a>

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Friday essay: The Australian art market has flatlined. What can be done to revive it?

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dr David Challis, Postdoctoral researcher and sessional tutor, University of Melbourne In the market parlance of boom and bust cycles, the Australian art market has long been leaning towards the latter. Over the past decade, it has performed very poorly. According to Australian Art Sales Digest, the ... <a title="Friday essay: The Australian art market has flatlined. What can be done to revive it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/friday-essay-the-australian-art-market-has-flatlined-what-can-be-done-to-revive-it-122932/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: The Australian art market has flatlined. What can be done to revive it?">Read more</a>

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Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s dance with Donald gets up Beijing’s nose

September 27, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Scott Morrison has a good deal riding on Donald Trump winning re-election next year. During his week in the United States, the Prime Minister tied himself to the President to a remarkable degree. Morrison will want the trip’s enduring images ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s dance with Donald gets up Beijing’s nose" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/27/grattan-on-friday-scott-morrisons-dance-with-donald-gets-up-beijings-nose-124287/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s dance with Donald gets up Beijing’s nose">Read more</a>

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The UK Supreme Court ruling on suspending parliament is a warning for Australian politicians

September 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney The UK Supreme Court’s finding that Boris Johnson’s suspension of parliament (or prorogation) was unlawful has raised the question of whether similar judicial action could be taken to challenge a controversial prorogation in Australia. There have been several ... <a title="The UK Supreme Court ruling on suspending parliament is a warning for Australian politicians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/26/the-uk-supreme-court-ruling-on-suspending-parliament-is-a-warning-for-australian-politicians-124263/" aria-label="Read more about The UK Supreme Court ruling on suspending parliament is a warning for Australian politicians">Read more</a>

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Home grown cannabis to be legal in the ACT. Now what?

September 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Lee, Professor at the National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University The Australian Capital Territory took the next step towards regulation of the illicit drug market yesterday with new legislation passing through parliament. The legislation, which won’t come into effect until January 31, 2020, allows cultivation and ... <a title="Home grown cannabis to be legal in the ACT. Now what?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/26/home-grown-cannabis-to-be-legal-in-the-act-now-what-124268/" aria-label="Read more about Home grown cannabis to be legal in the ACT. Now what?">Read more</a>

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Dishing the dirt: sediments reveal a famous early human cave site was also home to hyenas and wolves

September 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike W Morley, Senior research fellow, Flinders University Denisova Cave in Siberia’s Altai Mountains is one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. It is famous for preserving evidence of three early human groups: Neanderthals, early Homo sapiens, and a third group known as the Denisovans. Fossil ... <a title="Dishing the dirt: sediments reveal a famous early human cave site was also home to hyenas and wolves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/26/dishing-the-dirt-sediments-reveal-a-famous-early-human-cave-site-was-also-home-to-hyenas-and-wolves-122458/" aria-label="Read more about Dishing the dirt: sediments reveal a famous early human cave site was also home to hyenas and wolves">Read more</a>

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Warren placed second after Biden, as Trump’s ratings rise. But could the impeachment scandal make a difference?

September 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne Two weeks after the September 12 Democratic presidential debate, Joe Biden continues to lead with 29.0% in the RealClearPolitics Democratic national average, followed by Elizabeth Warren at 21.4%, Bernie Sanders at 17.3%, Pete Buttigieg at ... <a title="Warren placed second after Biden, as Trump’s ratings rise. But could the impeachment scandal make a difference?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/26/warren-placed-second-after-biden-as-trumps-ratings-rise-but-could-the-impeachment-scandal-make-a-difference-123989/" aria-label="Read more about Warren placed second after Biden, as Trump’s ratings rise. But could the impeachment scandal make a difference?">Read more</a>