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September 8, 2023
RNZ Pacific The Palestinian Authority has called the opening of Papua New Guinea’s Israeli embassy in Jerusalem an “aggression” and a “violation” of international law. In a statement, Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates termed the embassy opening as “an aggression against the Palestinian people and their rights” and “a blatant violation of international ... <a title="Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/palestine-furious-at-png-prime-minister-opening-embassy-in-jerusalem/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Maher, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed ... <a title="Exposing Australia’s online trade in pest plants – we’ve found thousands of illegal advertisements" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/exposing-australias-online-trade-in-pest-plants-weve-found-thousands-of-illegal-advertisements-212647/" aria-label="Read more about Exposing Australia’s online trade in pest plants – we’ve found thousands of illegal advertisements">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Legge, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Australian National University Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan. Its aim is to reduce the devastating impact of cats on Australian wildlife, with a focus on protecting the most at-risk species from extinction. Cats ... <a title="10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/10-year-feral-cat-plan-brings-us-a-step-closer-to-properly-protecting-endangered-wildlife-212976/" aria-label="Read more about 10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. NZ Politics Daily: 8 September 2023 ELECTION Bernard Hickey: An interview with PM Chris Hipkins Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Labour source says party’s internal polling is ‘f…ed’ Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Has Labour ... <a title="Newsletter: September 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/newsletter-september-8-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: September 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter O’Sullivan, Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Curtin University Pexels/Kampus Production If you haven’t had lower back pain, it’s likely you know someone who has. It affects around 40% of adults in any year, ranging from adolescents to those in later life. While most people recover, around 20% ... <a title="What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/what-is-cognitive-functional-therapy-how-can-it-reduce-low-back-pain-and-get-you-moving-207009/" aria-label="Read more about What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Peden, NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health & co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW Sydney Dallas Morgan/Unsplash We know more people drown in summer. It’s the perfect time to visit the beach, river or local pool. Aussies love hitting the water to cool down. ... <a title="Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/drowning-risk-increases-during-heatwaves-in-unexpected-ways-heres-how-to-stay-safe-this-summer-212095/" aria-label="Read more about Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Day, Senior research fellow, University of Tasmania jamesteohart, Shutterstock Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia’s west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners. Seismic testing is highly ... <a title="Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/whales-stop-singing-and-rock-lobsters-lose-their-balance-how-seismic-surveys-can-harm-marine-life-211207/" aria-label="Read more about Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alyssa Clare Milton, Senior Research Fellow, University of Sydney RDNE Stock Project/Pexels Outside school hours care – also known as “school-aged care”, “OOSH” or “afters” – is booming. As of 2020, it was the fastest-growing childcare sector in Australia. As of 2022, it catered to 486,310 primary ... <a title="Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/nearly-500-000-australian-kids-go-to-after-school-care-it-needs-to-be-more-than-a-babysitting-service-212195/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 500,000 Australian kids go to after school care – it needs to be more than a babysitting service">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Iain White, Professor of Environmental Planning, University of Waikato He was, said George Bernard Shaw, “one of those heroic simpletons who do big things whilst our prominent worldlings are explaining why they are Utopian and impossible”. The celebrated playwright was referring to the ideas of Ebenezer Howard, ... <a title="Silicon Valley investors want to create a new city – is ‘California Forever’ a utopian dream or just smart business?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/silicon-valley-investors-want-to-create-a-new-city-is-california-forever-a-utopian-dream-or-just-smart-business-213062/" aria-label="Read more about Silicon Valley investors want to create a new city – is ‘California Forever’ a utopian dream or just smart business?">Read more</a>
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September 7, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A few days ago, the furore over the government’s rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid for more flights into major cities was all about cheaper tickets and additional seats. Now the issue has doubled back to become, apparently, at least in ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/grattan-on-friday-transport-minister-catherine-king-struggles-to-find-a-landing-strip-amid-qatar-turbulence-213076/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Transport Minister Catherine King struggles to find a landing strip amid Qatar turbulence">Read more</a>
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September 7, 2023
By Dianne Wilson in Rabaul, PNG As the Papua New Guinea government continues its globe trotting, the Nonga Base hospital in Rabaul, East New Britain province, is facing a crisis with no morgue cooling chamber for the last five years. The dead are piled on top of each other and are put into chest freezers ... <a title="Rabaul hospital’s morgue out of service for five years – funding needed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/rabaul-hospitals-morgue-out-of-service-for-five-years-funding-needed/" aria-label="Read more about Rabaul hospital’s morgue out of service for five years – funding needed">Read more</a>
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September 7, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Tiller, Ethical, Legal & Social Adviser – Public Health Genomics, Monash University Shutterstock Genetic tests can provide life-saving information. They can help diagnose disease, enable access to preventive care, prompt early screening and treatment, and guide patients’ therapeutic options. In Australia, life insurance companies can legally ... <a title="Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/life-insurers-can-charge-more-or-decline-cover-based-on-your-genetic-test-results-new-laws-must-change-this-212183/" aria-label="Read more about Life insurers can charge more or decline cover based on your genetic test results. New laws must change this">Read more</a>