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Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives

September 22, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael James Walsh, Associate Dean and Associate Professor in Social Sciences, University of Canberra Spotify has been subject to various lingering critiques. These range from criticism of its payment model, to the presence of “fake artists”, the Joe Rogan boycott saga, and controversies around AI-made music. More ... <a title="Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/22/criticisms-against-spotify-keep-mounting-luckily-there-are-alternatives-264982/" aria-label="Read more about Criticisms against Spotify keep mounting. Luckily there are alternatives">Read more</a>

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The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?

September 22, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marija Taflaga, Senior Lecturer, School of Political Science and International Relations, Australian National University In May, immediately after the 2025 election, debate swirled about whether the Coalition agreement would survive. The consensus was that it would be madness for the Liberals and the Nationals to part ways. ... <a title="The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/22/the-liberal-party-is-riven-with-disagreements-and-discontent-can-it-survive-265387/" aria-label="Read more about The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?">Read more</a>

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Is Benjamin Netanyahu on a mission to realise a Greater Israel?

September 22, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amin Saikal, Adjunct Professor of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Victoria University, Australian National University Much of the world is focused on a two-state solution in resolving the long-running Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears devoted to realising his vision of a ... <a title="Is Benjamin Netanyahu on a mission to realise a Greater Israel?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/22/is-benjamin-netanyahu-on-a-mission-to-realise-a-greater-israel-265662/" aria-label="Read more about Is Benjamin Netanyahu on a mission to realise a Greater Israel?">Read more</a>

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Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit

September 22, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Albanese government on Sunday formally recognised Palestine as an independent state. Prime Minister Anothony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong in a statement said that Sunday’s recognition, “alongside Canada and the United Kingdom, is part of a coordinated international ... <a title="Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/22/australia-formally-recognises-palestine-as-albanese-begins-us-visit-265732/" aria-label="Read more about Australia formally recognises Palestine, as Albanese begins US visit">Read more</a>

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Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

September 21, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark A Gregory, Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University Four people have died after a botched Optus network upgrade on Thursday prevented around 600 emergency calls to Triple Zero across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. South Australian police have confirmed the deaths linked ... <a title="Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/21/optus-triple-zero-outage-has-left-4-people-dead-a-telecommunications-expert-explains-what-went-wrong-and-how-to-fix-it-265692/" aria-label="Read more about Optus Triple Zero outage has left 4 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it">Read more</a>

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Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

September 20, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark A Gregory, Associate Professor, School of Engineering, RMIT University Three people have died after a botched Optus network upgrade on Thursday prevented around 600 emergency calls to Triple Zero across South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. South Australian police have confirmed the deaths linked ... <a title="Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/20/optus-triple-zero-outage-has-left-3-people-dead-a-telecommunications-expert-explains-what-went-wrong-and-how-to-fix-it-265692/" aria-label="Read more about Optus Triple Zero outage has left 3 people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it">Read more</a>

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New entanglement breakthrough links cores of atoms, brings quantum computers closer

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrea Morello, Professor, Quantum Nanosystems, UNSW Sydney Quantum entanglement — once dismissed by Albert Einstein as “spooky action at a distance” — has long captured the public imagination and puzzled even seasoned scientists. But for today’s quantum practitioners, the reality is rather more mundane: entanglement is a ... <a title="New entanglement breakthrough links cores of atoms, brings quantum computers closer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/new-entanglement-breakthrough-links-cores-of-atoms-brings-quantum-computers-closer-265668/" aria-label="Read more about New entanglement breakthrough links cores of atoms, brings quantum computers closer">Read more</a>

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Hollywood is suing yet another AI company. But there may be a better way to solve copyright conflicts

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wellett Potter, Lecturer in Law, University of New England mo jiaming/Unsplash This week Disney, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros Discovery jointly sued MiniMax, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, over alleged copyright infringement. The three Hollywood media giants allege MiniMax (which operates Hailuo AI and is reportedly ... <a title="Hollywood is suing yet another AI company. But there may be a better way to solve copyright conflicts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/hollywood-is-suing-yet-another-ai-company-but-there-may-be-a-better-way-to-solve-copyright-conflicts-265663/" aria-label="Read more about Hollywood is suing yet another AI company. But there may be a better way to solve copyright conflicts">Read more</a>

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7 things we can do today to meet Australia’s new climate goal

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anna Skarbek, Climateworks Centre CEO, Monash University The federal government on Thursday announced a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70% below 2005 levels. Importantly, it also released a net zero plan and blueprints for six major economic sectors. The target signals Australia is committed to a net ... <a title="7 things we can do today to meet Australia’s new climate goal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/7-things-we-can-do-today-to-meet-australias-new-climate-goal-265023/" aria-label="Read more about 7 things we can do today to meet Australia’s new climate goal">Read more</a>

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What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vaughan Cruickshank, Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania The Brownlow Medal is the most prestigious individual award in the Australian Football League (AFL). It has been awarded to the fairest and best player in the AFL – and previously, the Victorian Football League ... <a title="What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/what-you-might-not-know-about-the-afls-brownlow-medal-264485/" aria-label="Read more about What you might not know about the AFL’s Brownlow Medal">Read more</a>

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Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Shepherd, Associate Professor of Psychology, Auckland University of Technology PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock Most of us have experienced tingling or “goosebumps” at some point, especially when we feel a strong positive emotion such as awe or excitement. But some people have this response when they listen ... <a title="Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/does-asmr-really-help-with-anxiety-a-psychology-expert-explains-the-evidence-252181/" aria-label="Read more about Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence">Read more</a>

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Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism

September 19, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Brincat, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast A modern-day political inquisition is unfolding in “digital town squares” across the United States. The slain far-right activist Charlie Kirk has become a focal point for a coordinated campaign of silencing critics that ... <a title="Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/09/19/political-witch-hunts-and-blacklists-donald-trump-and-the-new-era-of-mccarthyism-265389/" aria-label="Read more about Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism">Read more</a>