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The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nora Campbell, PhD Candidate, UNSW Sydney Terry Ord, CC BY-SA Have you ever wondered what a kangaroo’s social life looks like? Well, kangaroos have stronger bonds to one another than you might think. Over six years, we monitored a population of around 130 eastern grey kangaroos near ... <a title="The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/the-social-lives-of-kangaroos-are-more-complex-than-we-thought-213770/" aria-label="Read more about The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought">Read more</a>

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How do hay fever treatments actually work? And what’s best for my symptoms?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Bushell, Clinical Assistant Professor in Pharmacy, University of Canberra Shutterstock Spring has sprung and many people are welcoming longer days and more time outdoors. But for almost one in five Australians, spring also brings the misery of watery, itchy red eyes, a runny, congested nose, and ... <a title="How do hay fever treatments actually work? And what’s best for my symptoms?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/how-do-hay-fever-treatments-actually-work-and-whats-best-for-my-symptoms-213071/" aria-label="Read more about How do hay fever treatments actually work? And what’s best for my symptoms?">Read more</a>

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Governments are pouring money into housing but materials, land and labour are still in short supply

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Flavio Macau, Associate Dean – School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University As Australia’s housing affordability crisis worsens, governments are spending more on housing. Victoria’s Andrews government has announced a suite of reforms (such as boosting social housing and making planning processes faster) in an effort ... <a title="Governments are pouring money into housing but materials, land and labour are still in short supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/governments-are-pouring-money-into-housing-but-materials-land-and-labour-are-still-in-short-supply-205471/" aria-label="Read more about Governments are pouring money into housing but materials, land and labour are still in short supply">Read more</a>

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Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stuti Bhatnagar, Research Fellow (Asian Security), Australian National University The diplomatic fallout continues to worsen over Monday’s shocking accusation by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader and Canadian citizen, outside a Sikh temple in ... <a title="Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/explainer-what-is-the-khalistan-movement-sparking-a-diplomatic-feud-between-india-and-canada-213860/" aria-label="Read more about Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?">Read more</a>

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Do we really need another Swan Lake?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Yvette Grant, PhD (Dance) Candidate and Dance History Tutor, The University of Melbourne Kate Longley/The Australian Ballet Last year when, The Australian Ballet announced their 2023 season and I saw a “new” Swan Lake on the list, I asked myself: did we really need another Swan Lake? ... <a title="Do we really need another Swan Lake?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/do-we-really-need-another-swan-lake-212876/" aria-label="Read more about Do we really need another Swan Lake?">Read more</a>

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‘Government all over us like a rash’: the broken service delivery system in remote Aboriginal communities

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Sullivan, Professor, University of Notre Dame Australia Indigenous people in remote and very remote communities in Australia tend to experience poorer health, education and employment services and outcomes compared to the general population. To find out more about why this is happening, we brought together the ... <a title="‘Government all over us like a rash’: the broken service delivery system in remote Aboriginal communities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/government-all-over-us-like-a-rash-the-broken-service-delivery-system-in-remote-aboriginal-communities-212858/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Government all over us like a rash’: the broken service delivery system in remote Aboriginal communities">Read more</a>

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Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magdalena Wajrak, Senior lecturer, Chemistry, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock If you are a blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water. This happens to both bleached and natural blondes. ... <a title="Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/why-does-my-hair-turn-green-from-the-swimming-pool-211736/" aria-label="Read more about Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?">Read more</a>

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Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dominic O’Sullivan, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, and Professor of Political Science, Charles Sturt University It’s a coincidence that New Zealand elects a new parliament on October 14, the same day Australians decide whether (at the request of Indigenous people) ... <a title="Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/racism-and-democracy-why-claims-of-division-by-race-in-the-nz-election-and-voice-referendum-need-challenging-213651/" aria-label="Read more about Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging">Read more</a>

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Colonists upended Aboriginal farming, growing grain and running sheep on rich yamfields, and cattle on arid grainlands

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Gammage, Emeritus Professor, Humanities Research Centre, Australian National University Yam daisies on the left, cattle on the right Cutting out the cattle, Kangatong/Eugene Von Guerard, 1856 , CC BY-SA First Nations readers are advised this article contains references to colonial violence against First Nations people. In ... <a title="Colonists upended Aboriginal farming, growing grain and running sheep on rich yamfields, and cattle on arid grainlands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/colonists-upended-aboriginal-farming-growing-grain-and-running-sheep-on-rich-yamfields-and-cattle-on-arid-grainlands-207118/" aria-label="Read more about Colonists upended Aboriginal farming, growing grain and running sheep on rich yamfields, and cattle on arid grainlands">Read more</a>

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Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Denis Fougerouse, Research Fellow, School of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Curtin University There is nothing quite like a diamond. For many they are the ultimate “I love you” gift, and jewellers will tell you the ultra-hard stones have unmatched “fire” and “brilliance”. The sentimental and aesthetic value ... <a title="Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/most-pink-diamonds-were-birthed-by-a-disintegrating-supercontinent-where-can-we-find-more-212019/" aria-label="Read more about Most pink diamonds were birthed by a disintegrating supercontinent. Where can we find more?">Read more</a>

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Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work?

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sasha Taylor, Research fellow, Chronic Disease & Ageing, Monash University Shutterstock Menopause is the stage of life where the ovaries stop releasing eggs and menstrual periods cease. Most Australian women go through menopause between 45 and 55 years of age, with the average age being 51 years, ... <a title="Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/lots-of-women-try-herbs-like-black-cohosh-for-menopausal-symptoms-like-hot-flushes-but-does-it-work-211272/" aria-label="Read more about Lots of women try herbs like black cohosh for menopausal symptoms like hot flushes – but does it work?">Read more</a>

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‘Mum, can you play with me?’ It’s important to play with your kids but let them make the rules

September 20, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Victoria Whitington, Associate Professor in Education Futures (Adjunct), University of South Australia Ron Lach/Pexels Young children love to play with their mums and dads. But for busy parents, it’s often the last thing they feel like doing. Running a home and family, doing paid work and trying ... <a title="‘Mum, can you play with me?’ It’s important to play with your kids but let them make the rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/mum-can-you-play-with-me-its-important-to-play-with-your-kids-but-let-them-make-the-rules-213748/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Mum, can you play with me?’ It’s important to play with your kids but let them make the rules">Read more</a>