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January 31, 2024
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. New Zealand has fallen slightly in the latest Corruption Perception Index – which measures the least corrupt countries in the world. New Zealand has gone from number two in the world, to number three. The annual index is produced each year by the global anti-corruption NGO, Transparency International. The country’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards Analysis – Luxon needs to raise standards in the Beehive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/bryce-edwards-analysis-luxon-needs-to-raise-standards-in-the-beehive/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards Analysis – Luxon needs to raise standards in the Beehive">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra Inflation has fallen for the fourth successive quarter. Australia’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.1% in the December quarter 2023, down from 7.8% in the December quarter 2022. The new rate is the ... <a title="The 7 new graphs that show inflation falling back to earth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/the-7-new-graphs-that-show-inflation-falling-back-to-earth-220670/" aria-label="Read more about The 7 new graphs that show inflation falling back to earth">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Gupta, Postdoctoral research fellow, CQUniversity Australia Shutterstock Many of us wish we could get a better night’s sleep. Wouldn’t it be great if it was as easy as a mocktail before bed? That’s what the latest viral trend might have us believe. The “Sleepy Girl Mocktail” ... <a title="Turns out the viral ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ is backed by science. Should you try it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/turns-out-the-viral-sleepy-girl-mocktail-is-backed-by-science-should-you-try-it-222151/" aria-label="Read more about Turns out the viral ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ is backed by science. Should you try it?">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jaya Dantas, Deputy Chair, Academic Board; Dean International, Faculty of Health Sciences and Professor of International Health, Curtin University fotohay/Shutterstock In recent weeks a series of measles alerts have been issued around Australia, including in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, after the identification of a small ... <a title="Measles is on the rise around the world – we can’t let vaccination rates falter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/measles-is-on-the-rise-around-the-world-we-cant-let-vaccination-rates-falter-222144/" aria-label="Read more about Measles is on the rise around the world – we can’t let vaccination rates falter">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jamilla Rosdahl, Senior Lecturer, Australian College of Applied Psychology Shutterstock A new trend taking over TikTok is targeting vulnerable young men. The “looksmaxxing” phenomenon – to maximise one’s looks – is aimed at young men and boys who want to change their appearance to become more attractive ... <a title="‘Looksmaxxing’ is the disturbing TikTok trend turning young men into incels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/looksmaxxing-is-the-disturbing-tiktok-trend-turning-young-men-into-incels-221724/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Looksmaxxing’ is the disturbing TikTok trend turning young men into incels">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ruby Ekkel, PhD student in Australian History, Australian National University Shutterstock Koalas are one of the world’s most beloved animal species. They serve as symbols for everything from bushfire destruction to Australian tourism to caramel chocolate bars. These tree-dwelling marsupials get far more attention than many other ... <a title="We once killed 600,000 koalas in a year. Now they’re Australia’s ‘teddy bears’. What changed?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/31/we-once-killed-600-000-koalas-in-a-year-now-theyre-australias-teddy-bears-what-changed-219609/" aria-label="Read more about We once killed 600,000 koalas in a year. Now they’re Australia’s ‘teddy bears’. What changed?">Read more</a>
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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>
