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Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed 

January 31, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas Longden, Senior Researcher, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University Shutterstock How long does it take to build a solar or wind farm? It’s a simple question with wide implications. To reach our ambitious 82% renewable energy target by 2030, we have to build many new ... <a title="Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed " class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/renewable-projects-are-getting-built-faster-but-theres-even-more-need-for-speed-221874/" aria-label="Read more about Renewable projects are getting built faster – but there’s even more need for speed ">Read more</a>

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There are reports some students are making sexual moaning noises at school. Here’s how parents and teachers can respond

January 31, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Higgins, Professor & Director, Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University Moren Hsu/Unsplash, CC BY There have been disturbing reports of Australian students making sexual moaning noises at teachers and other students. This includes students in both high school and primary school. Along with making ... <a title="There are reports some students are making sexual moaning noises at school. Here’s how parents and teachers can respond" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/there-are-reports-some-students-are-making-sexual-moaning-noises-at-school-heres-how-parents-and-teachers-can-respond-220136/" aria-label="Read more about There are reports some students are making sexual moaning noises at school. Here’s how parents and teachers can respond">Read more</a>

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The idea of ‘sovereignty’ is central to the Treaty debate – why is it so hard to define?

January 31, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jack Vowles, Professor of Political Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The coalition government’s approach to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) will inevitably set the scene for Waitangi Day next week, with the ACT Party’s Treaty Principles Bill already generating protest and ... <a title="The idea of ‘sovereignty’ is central to the Treaty debate – why is it so hard to define?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/the-idea-of-sovereignty-is-central-to-the-treaty-debate-why-is-it-so-hard-to-define-220201/" aria-label="Read more about The idea of ‘sovereignty’ is central to the Treaty debate – why is it so hard to define?">Read more</a>

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Australia’s ranking in global anti-corruption index remains steady – but shows we cannot be complacent

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Graycar, Professor of Public Policy, University of Adelaide Successfully tackling corruption is more than catching greedy public servants and politicians, miscreants and manipulators. It involves government at the highest level advancing a culture of integrity and setting up institutions that celebrate and facilitate good governance – ... <a title="Australia’s ranking in global anti-corruption index remains steady – but shows we cannot be complacent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/australias-ranking-in-global-anti-corruption-index-remains-steady-but-shows-we-cannot-be-complacent-222259/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s ranking in global anti-corruption index remains steady – but shows we cannot be complacent">Read more</a>

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Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jack Pascoe, Research fellow, The University of Melbourne KOCHMARYOV, Shutterstock. The Victorian government has confirmed duck and quail hunting will continue in the state, albeit with changes which would purportedly ensure the practice “remains safe, sustainable and responsible”. The controversial decision is a rejection of recommendations by ... <a title="Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/allowing-duck-hunting-to-continue-in-victoria-is-shameful-and-part-of-a-disturbing-trend-222156/" aria-label="Read more about Allowing duck hunting to continue in Victoria is shameful and part of a disturbing trend">Read more</a>

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The UN’s top court didn’t call for a ceasefire in Gaza – how does NZ respond now?

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato The provisional measures issued by International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s case against Israel under the Genocide Convention was, on balance, a victory for Israel. While South Africa’s application was not thrown out, and the ICJ accepted ... <a title="The UN’s top court didn’t call for a ceasefire in Gaza – how does NZ respond now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/the-uns-top-court-didnt-call-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-how-does-nz-respond-now-221977/" aria-label="Read more about The UN’s top court didn’t call for a ceasefire in Gaza – how does NZ respond now?">Read more</a>

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There is overwhelming gender bias in the NDIS – and the review doesn’t address it

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Diana Piantedosi, Honorary Research Fellow (Deakin University), PhD Candidate (La Trobe University), La Trobe University Chona Kasinger/Disabled and Here Collection, CC BY-SA The review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released last month included welcome recommendations to better support First Nations people, understand culturally diverse concepts ... <a title="There is overwhelming gender bias in the NDIS – and the review doesn’t address it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/there-is-overwhelming-gender-bias-in-the-ndis-and-the-review-doesnt-address-it-220042/" aria-label="Read more about There is overwhelming gender bias in the NDIS – and the review doesn’t address it">Read more</a>

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Editing memories, spying on our bodies, normalising weird goggles: Apple’s new Vision Pro has big ambitions

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Heemsbergen, Senior Lecturer, Digital, Political, Media, Deakin University Apple Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset – which the company hopes is a “revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment” – that begins shipping to the public (in ... <a title="Editing memories, spying on our bodies, normalising weird goggles: Apple’s new Vision Pro has big ambitions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/editing-memories-spying-on-our-bodies-normalising-weird-goggles-apples-new-vision-pro-has-big-ambitions-221910/" aria-label="Read more about Editing memories, spying on our bodies, normalising weird goggles: Apple’s new Vision Pro has big ambitions">Read more</a>

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Myanmar’s misery: 3 years after the military coup, is there any end in sight for a ravaged country?

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer, International Studies, University of South Australia Three years since a military coup ousted Myanmar’s democratically elected government on February 1, 2021, a brutal civil war has left the country devastated. In December, a United Nations report on Myanmar’s humanitarian needs said the country ... <a title="Myanmar’s misery: 3 years after the military coup, is there any end in sight for a ravaged country?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/myanmars-misery-3-years-after-the-military-coup-is-there-any-end-in-sight-for-a-ravaged-country-221586/" aria-label="Read more about Myanmar’s misery: 3 years after the military coup, is there any end in sight for a ravaged country?">Read more</a>

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This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Xiaoyue Xu (Luna), Scientia Lecturer, UNSW Sydney Kampus Production/Pexels One in three Australian adults has high blood pressure (hypertension). Excess salt (sodium) increases the risk of high blood pressure so everyone with hypertension is advised to reduce salt in their diet. But despite decades of strong recommendations ... <a title="This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/this-salt-alternative-could-help-reduce-blood-pressure-so-why-are-so-few-people-using-it-221409/" aria-label="Read more about This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people using it?">Read more</a>

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Stop killing brown snakes – they could be a farmer’s best friend

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rick Shine, Professor in Evolutionary Biology, Macquarie University Shutterstock Many Australians who work outdoors – especially farmers and graziers – attempt to kill every snake they encounter, especially those thought to be venomous. In fact, research in one part of rural Australia found 38% of respondents tried ... <a title="Stop killing brown snakes – they could be a farmer’s best friend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/stop-killing-brown-snakes-they-could-be-a-farmers-best-friend-222142/" aria-label="Read more about Stop killing brown snakes – they could be a farmer’s best friend">Read more</a>

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60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study. But only 15% have used one

January 30, 2024

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Gutierrez, Associate Professor in Literacy and WIL partnerships, Australian Catholic University Caspar Camille Rubin/ Unsplash, CC BY Are you worried about how much time your child spends playing video games? Do they “hibernate” for hours in their room, talking what seems like gibberish to their friends? ... <a title="60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study. But only 15% have used one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/60-of-australian-english-teachers-think-video-games-are-a-legitimate-text-to-study-but-only-15-have-used-one-220045/" aria-label="Read more about 60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study. But only 15% have used one">Read more</a>