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Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve  to 60 days, and deliver at least  one billion litres of new storage with a $800 million Fuel Security Facility. The opposition, making the announcement on Monday, said the new storage ... <a title="Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/coalition-would-boost-australias-fuel-reserve-to-60-days-281142/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days">Read more</a>

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Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isrrah Malabanan, PhD Candidate in Transport Engineering, The University of Melbourne Electric vehicle purchases in Australia have surged amid the ongoing war in Iran, as drivers worry about rising fuel costs. The big drawcard: much cheaper running costs. As of 22 April, A$1 of electricity takes an ... <a title="Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/bought-a-new-ev-heres-a-quick-guide-to-driving-and-charging-280363/" aria-label="Read more about Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging">Read more</a>

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Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ray Wills, Adjunct Professor, The University of Western Australia Over the last two months, nations have scrambled to shore up oil supplies as the Iran war prevented oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz. This, according to some global analysts, would lead to a downturn for ... <a title="Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/is-oil-king-again-chinas-surging-cleantech-exports-show-the-opposite-is-true-281349/" aria-label="Read more about Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true">Read more</a>

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Months on from the Bondi terror attack, the national gun buyback is floundering

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rick Sarre, Emeritus Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, Adelaide University The day after the horror shooting and killing of 15 people at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last year, national cabinet agreed to take steps to eradicate antisemitism, hate, violence and terrorism. In addition to ... <a title="Months on from the Bondi terror attack, the national gun buyback is floundering" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/months-on-from-the-bondi-terror-attack-the-national-gun-buyback-is-floundering-280367/" aria-label="Read more about Months on from the Bondi terror attack, the national gun buyback is floundering">Read more</a>

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Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caroline Swee Lin Tan, Associate Professor in Fashion Entrepreneurship, RMIT University Recycled polyester activewear and swimwear are now everywhere. Major global brands sell leggings, swimsuits and puffer jackets with labels that claim they’re “made from recycled plastic bottles”. Millions of people buy these products believing they’re making ... <a title="Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/your-recycled-polyester-leggings-are-not-as-sustainable-as-you-think-280464/" aria-label="Read more about Your ‘recycled polyester’ leggings are not as sustainable as you think">Read more</a>

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What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset?

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Loughman, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, The University of Melbourne You might have heard people talking about their nervous system being “overloaded” or “dysregulated” when they’re going through periods of heightened stress. Or perhaps you’ve been offered ways to “heal” or “reset” your nervous system on social ... <a title="What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/what-do-people-mean-when-they-say-their-nervous-system-is-overloaded-or-needs-a-reset-277368/" aria-label="Read more about What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset?">Read more</a>

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Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Ong ViforJ, John Curtin Distinguished Professor & ARC Future Fellow, Curtin University In the lead-up to the May federal budget – now just a fortnight away – Treasurer Jim Chalmers has left the door open to winding back negative gearing, used by around 1.1 million investors ... <a title="Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/negative-gearing-tax-breaks-could-finally-be-tightened-in-the-may-budget-what-options-are-on-the-table-281020/" aria-label="Read more about Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?">Read more</a>

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A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Lynch, Lecturer, Cinema and Screen Studies, Swinburne University of Technology Over the past decade, US-based entertainment company A24 has become synonymous with “quality” independent and edgy screen content. Having distributed and produced (or co-produced) more than 180 films, as well as a number of series, the ... <a title="A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/a24-is-a-billion-dollar-brand-parading-as-cinemas-indie-darling-heres-how-it-pulls-it-off-280731/" aria-label="Read more about A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off">Read more</a>

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Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days

April 28, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve  to 60 days, and deliver at least  one billion litres of new storage with a $800 million Fuel Security Facility. The opposition, making the announcement on Monday, said the new storage ... <a title="Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/coalition-would-boost-australia-fuel-reserve-to-60-days-281142/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition would boost Australia fuel reserve to 60 days">Read more</a>

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Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve  to 60 days, and deliver at least  one billion litres of new storage with a $800 million Fuel Security Facility. The opposition, making the announcement on Monday, said the new storage ... <a title="Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/coalition-would-boost-australia-fuel-storage-to-60-days-281142/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition would boost Australia fuel storage to 60 days">Read more</a>

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How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Connick, Postdoctoral Researcher in Paralympic Classification and Biomechanics, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes. The milestone was celebrated worldwide, not just ... <a title="How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-2-men-smashed-through-a-marathon-barrier-long-thought-unbreakable-281522/" aria-label="Read more about How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable">Read more</a>

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How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Courtney P. McLean, Research Fellow, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky if you ... <a title="How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-to-model-good-eating-and-body-image-habits-for-your-kids-279443/" aria-label="Read more about How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids">Read more</a>