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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ye Xue, Research Fellow, International Relations, China Institute, University of Alberta China’s football dreams have again suffered a huge blow, with the men’s national team exiting the 2024 Asian Cup in the group stage without scoring a goal. It’s just the latest embarrassment on the international stage ... <a title="China wanted to become a football powerhouse to inspire the nation. Instead, its team has been an embarrassment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/china-wanted-to-become-a-football-powerhouse-to-inspire-the-nation-instead-its-team-has-been-an-embarrassment-221987/" aria-label="Read more about China wanted to become a football powerhouse to inspire the nation. Instead, its team has been an embarrassment">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paula McDonald, Professor of Work and Organisation, Queensland University of Technology antoniodiaz/Shutterstock Young workers under 18 years of age occupy a unique and poorly understood position in Australia’s labour market. They contribute to crucial industries and the economy, but are uniquely vulnerable. Compared to adults, child workers ... <a title="Australia’s child workers are vulnerable to injury, harassment and exploitation thanks to weak and inconsistent laws" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/australias-child-workers-are-vulnerable-to-injury-harassment-and-exploitation-thanks-to-weak-and-inconsistent-laws-221577/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s child workers are vulnerable to injury, harassment and exploitation thanks to weak and inconsistent laws">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marina Deller, Casual Academic, Flinders University Shutterstock Call them pet peeves, call them petty grievances, one thing is certain – complaining about everyday irritations feels cathartic. It’s also the premise of American comedy podcast I’ve Had It. Hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan state, tongue in ... <a title="‘Toxic positivity’ is out: welcome to the new world of indulgent pettiness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/toxic-positivity-is-out-welcome-to-the-new-world-of-indulgent-pettiness-221865/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Toxic positivity’ is out: welcome to the new world of indulgent pettiness">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Powles, Associate Professor of Law and Technology; Director, UWA Tech & Policy Lab, Law School, The University of Western Australia How much land does a car need? pisaphotography/Shutterstock Parking, and the enormous amount of space we cede to it, is undergoing two revolutions. The first is ... <a title="Parking apps are sweeping Australia’s cities. Here’s what you may not know about them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/parking-apps-are-sweeping-australias-cities-heres-what-you-may-not-know-about-them-221016/" aria-label="Read more about Parking apps are sweeping Australia’s cities. Here’s what you may not know about them">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rob Manwaring, Associate Professor, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University Democracy faces challenges around the globe in 2024: at least 64 countries will ask their citizens to elect a government this year. One of the most keenly observed will be the United Kingdom general election, likely to ... <a title="Labour hasn’t won a UK general election since 2010. Will 2024 be any different?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/labour-hasnt-won-a-uk-general-election-since-2010-will-2024-be-any-different-221611/" aria-label="Read more about Labour hasn’t won a UK general election since 2010. Will 2024 be any different?">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lee-Fay Low, Professor in Ageing and Health, University of Sydney De Visu/Shutterstock It’s a shock when we realise our parents aren’t managing well at home. Perhaps the house and garden are looking more chaotic, and Mum or Dad are relying more on snacks than nutritious meals. Maybe ... <a title="How do I handle it if my parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/how-do-i-handle-it-if-my-parent-is-refusing-aged-care-4-things-to-consider-221210/" aria-label="Read more about How do I handle it if my parent is refusing aged care? 4 things to consider">Read more</a>
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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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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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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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January 30, 2024
RNZ News As New Zealand’s former climate change minister James Shaw prepares to step down from the Green Party’s co-leadership role, the space has opened for a new contender. Speaking after today’s announcement, co-leader Marama Davidson refused to guarantee she too would not step down before the election but said she would stay on for ... <a title="Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/pasifika-mp-among-possibles-for-nzs-new-green-co-leadership/" aria-label="Read more about Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership">Read more</a>
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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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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>
