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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Ley, Deputy Books + Ideas Editor, The Conversation Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has been condemned in the West as a repressive theocracy. But the history of this vast nation of more than 90 million people is long and complicated. In times of war, ... <a title="5 books to help you understand Iran – recommended by experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/5-books-to-help-you-understand-iran-recommended-by-experts-278000/" aria-label="Read more about 5 books to help you understand Iran – recommended by experts">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frazer Lee, Reader in Creative Writing, Brunel University of London The horror genre rose from the grave to win big at this year’s Oscars, with four films featuring prominently in the awards. Ryan Coogler’s period vampire movie Sinners was nominated for a record-breaking 16 Oscars, bringing home ... <a title="Horror won big at the 2026 Oscars – it’s time the genre was taken seriously" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/horror-won-big-at-the-2026-oscars-its-time-the-genre-was-taken-seriously-278574/" aria-label="Read more about Horror won big at the 2026 Oscars – it’s time the genre was taken seriously">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne E-bikes and e-scooters are in the spotlight again. That’s because Queensland, as part of a parliamentary inquiry, is pushing for the nation’s most comprehensive review of the use and safety of ... <a title="Teens suffer the most from e-bike incidents – are stricter rules the answer?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/teens-suffer-the-most-from-e-bike-incidents-are-stricter-rules-the-answer-278542/" aria-label="Read more about Teens suffer the most from e-bike incidents – are stricter rules the answer?">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne It looks like a scam. But if you’ve received an unexpected email or text message, starting with The Supreme Court of Victoria has ordered that you receive this notice because you may ... <a title="Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/why-millions-of-jb-hi-fi-customers-are-getting-these-texts-and-emails-about-a-court-case-278306/" aria-label="Read more about Why millions of JB Hi-Fi customers are getting these texts and emails about a court case">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Celeste Rodriguez Louro, Associate Professor, Chair of Linguistics and Director of Language Lab, The University of Western Australia I remember the first time I attended a linguistics lecture as an undergraduate in Argentina. The lecturer asked a simple question: where does language come from? My instinctive answer ... <a title="In a world of AI text, speech still reigns supreme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/in-a-world-of-ai-text-speech-still-reigns-supreme-278654/" aria-label="Read more about In a world of AI text, speech still reigns supreme">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sara Webb, Course Director, Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a tough critic of science fiction books and films that explore these ... <a title="Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/project-hail-mary-is-packed-with-hard-science-an-astrophysicist-breaks-it-down-278428/" aria-label="Read more about Project Hail Mary is packed with hard science. An astrophysicist breaks it down">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kelly Garton, Senior Research Fellow in Population Health, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Over the past three decades, New Zealand’s imports of “ultra-processed” foods and drinks increased significantly, from 16 kilograms per person in 1990 to 104 kilograms in 2023. Our research shows the share of ... <a title="NZ imports of unhealthy ultra-processed foods have risen sharply since 1990 – new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/nz-imports-of-unhealthy-ultra-processed-foods-have-risen-sharply-since-1990-new-study-278085/" aria-label="Read more about NZ imports of unhealthy ultra-processed foods have risen sharply since 1990 – new study">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tracey Varker, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne About 11% of Australians will develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their life. PTSD is a mental health disorder people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. People with PTSD currently ... <a title="Psychedelic drug MDMA could help treat PTSD – but there’s a reason it’s not widely available" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/psychedelic-drug-mdma-could-help-treat-ptsd-but-theres-a-reason-its-not-widely-available-276262/" aria-label="Read more about Psychedelic drug MDMA could help treat PTSD – but there’s a reason it’s not widely available">Read more</a>
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March 19, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says. The latest modelling comes as Anthony Albanese prepares to meet state and territory leaders in a national cabinet ... <a title="Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/19/chalmers-says-latest-treasury-modelling-shows-australias-inflation-could-reach-5-as-national-cabinet-meets-on-fuel-278190/" aria-label="Read more about Chalmers says latest Treasury modelling shows Australia’s inflation could reach 5%, as national cabinet meets on fuel">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita in Constitutional Law, University of Sydney Sir Anthony Mason, the former Chief Justice of Australia and one of Australia’s greatest and most influential jurists, has died just shy of his 101st birthday. He was a man of sharp mind, strong principles, and a ... <a title="Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/sir-anthony-mason-a-jurist-who-shaped-australia-dies-at-100-278662/" aria-label="Read more about Sir Anthony Mason, a jurist who shaped Australia, dies at 100">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hussein Dia, Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle. As politicians warn Australians not to resort to panic buying, finding constructive ways to reduce your petrol costs ... <a title="Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/electric-vehicles-what-to-know-if-youre-considering-an-ev-278419/" aria-label="Read more about Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV">Read more</a>
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March 18, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney After two back-to-back interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in February and March, all eyes are on the next policy meeting set for May. While much attention tends to focus on current inflation, ... <a title="Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/18/yes-what-you-think-about-inflation-can-influence-what-the-rba-does-next-278549/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, what you think about inflation can influence what the RBA does next">Read more</a>
