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Housing and the Albanese government: a mid-term report card

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hal Pawson, Professor of Housing Research and Policy, and Associate Director, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW Sydney The Albanese government can justly claim to have reasserted Commonwealth leadership on housing since its election in 2022. Media attention has focused mainly on the legislative stoush with the Greens ... <a title="Housing and the Albanese government: a mid-term report card" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/housing-and-the-albanese-government-a-mid-term-report-card-219389/" aria-label="Read more about Housing and the Albanese government: a mid-term report card">Read more</a>

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Data poisoning: how artists are sabotaging AI to take revenge on image generators

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By T.J. Thomson, Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication & Digital Media, RMIT University T.J. Thomson, Author provided Imagine this. You need an image of a balloon for a work presentation and turn to a text-to-image generator, like Midjourney or DALL-E, to create a suitable image. You enter the ... <a title="Data poisoning: how artists are sabotaging AI to take revenge on image generators" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/data-poisoning-how-artists-are-sabotaging-ai-to-take-revenge-on-image-generators-219335/" aria-label="Read more about Data poisoning: how artists are sabotaging AI to take revenge on image generators">Read more</a>

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What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Postdoctoral Fellow in China Studies, Australian National University In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to ... <a title="What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/what-we-dont-understand-about-chinas-actions-and-ambitions-in-the-south-china-sea-216068/" aria-label="Read more about What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea">Read more</a>

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Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant?

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alka Kothari, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland Motortion Films/Shutterstock Mental health conditions including anxiety and depression are among the most common disorders affecting women during pregnancy and after birth. Evidence shows mental health conditions in pregnancy increase the risk of complications for the ... <a title="Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/is-it-ok-to-take-antidepressants-while-pregnant-218045/" aria-label="Read more about Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant?">Read more</a>

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Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let’s get them involved in nature protection

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Benjamin J. Richardson, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Tasmania Benjamin J. Richardson As the federal government attempts a major overhaul of national environment law, all options must be on the table to prevent the fast deterioration in Australia’s natural places. And more than ever before, the ... <a title="Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let’s get them involved in nature protection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/private-landholders-control-60-of-the-australian-continent-so-lets-get-them-involved-in-nature-protection-217450/" aria-label="Read more about Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let’s get them involved in nature protection">Read more</a>

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University isn’t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kristina Sincock, Researcher and Project Manager, University of Newcastle Shutterstock Australian school students feel immense pressure to go to university, often at the exclusion of all other pathways, which can lead to devastating mental health effects. That’s among the headline findings of our decade-long program of research ... <a title="University isn’t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/university-isnt-right-for-everyone-pushing-young-people-to-go-can-have-devastating-effects-205652/" aria-label="Read more about University isn’t right for everyone. Pushing young people to go can have devastating effects">Read more</a>

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An austere Christmas is on the cards – but don’t say recession

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Luke Hartigan, Lecturer in Economics, University of Sydney The rapid increase in interest rates over the past year and a half is causing many consumers to feel less than joyous this festive season. Spending in the lead up to Christmas is likely to remain subdued, with consumers ... <a title="An austere Christmas is on the cards – but don’t say recession" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/an-austere-christmas-is-on-the-cards-but-dont-say-recession-218718/" aria-label="Read more about An austere Christmas is on the cards – but don’t say recession">Read more</a>

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Ghosts, grit and genius: the most gripping podcasts of 2023

December 18, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Siobhan McHugh, Honorary Associate Professor, Journalism, Consulting Producer, The Greatest Menace, Walkley-winning podcast, University of Wollongong State Library of Queensland Despite downturns at the corporate end of town, podcasts again this year proved to be a powerful medium for new voices and previously overlooked stories. As a ... <a title="Ghosts, grit and genius: the most gripping podcasts of 2023" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/18/ghosts-grit-and-genius-the-most-gripping-podcasts-of-2023-218826/" aria-label="Read more about Ghosts, grit and genius: the most gripping podcasts of 2023">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year

December 16, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra It’s been a difficult year for the economy, and the year ahead also is looking challenging. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government’s economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk about the latest budget numbers, interest rates, changes ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/16/politics-with-michelle-grattan-jim-chalmers-says-australians-will-be-better-off-next-year-219905/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year">Read more</a>

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Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable

December 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gemma Sharp, Associate Professor, NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow & Senior Clinical Psychologist, Monash University Africa Studio/Shutterstock People considering cosmetic surgery – such as a breast augmentation, liposuction or face lift – should have extra protection following the release this week of new safety and quality standards for ... <a title="Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/15/thinking-about-cosmetic-surgery-new-standards-will-force-providers-to-tell-you-the-risks-and-consider-if-youre-actually-suitable-219901/" aria-label="Read more about Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable">Read more</a>

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COP28 deal confirms what Australia already knows: coal is out of vogue and out of time

December 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai this week, nations agreed to “transition away” from coal, oil and gas . After 30 years of COP meetings, the world has finally committed to weaning itself from these carbon-based ... <a title="COP28 deal confirms what Australia already knows: coal is out of vogue and out of time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/15/cop28-deal-confirms-what-australia-already-knows-coal-is-out-of-vogue-and-out-of-time-219906/" aria-label="Read more about COP28 deal confirms what Australia already knows: coal is out of vogue and out of time">Read more</a>

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The first-ever survey on Australian attitudes towards space is out. So, what do we think?

December 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tristan Moss, Senior lecturer, UNSW Sydney NASA rocket launched from the Arnhem Space Centre in NT on June 26 2022. NASA Wallops/Brian Bonsteel If someone were to ask you how space technologies impact your daily life, or how much Australia should invest in space, would you have ... <a title="The first-ever survey on Australian attitudes towards space is out. So, what do we think?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/12/15/the-first-ever-survey-on-australian-attitudes-towards-space-is-out-so-what-do-we-think-219813/" aria-label="Read more about The first-ever survey on Australian attitudes towards space is out. So, what do we think?">Read more</a>