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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Director, Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre; Professor of Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, Monash University Shutterstock The Australian government has today released the First Action Plan 2023-2027 and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan under the National Plan to End Violence ... <a title="The government has released its action plans to end violence against women and children. Will they be enough?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/the-government-has-released-its-action-plans-to-end-violence-against-women-and-children-will-they-be-enough-211606/" aria-label="Read more about The government has released its action plans to end violence against women and children. Will they be enough?">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
The LIVE Recording of A View from Afar podcast will begin at midday Thurs August 03, 2023 (NZST) and Wednesday August 02, 8pm (USEDST). In this episode of A View from Afar, political scientist Dr Paul Buchanan and journalist Selwyn Manning will examine why there is a trend toward military dictatorships in North Africa.
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock There are thousands of mental health apps available on the app market, offering services including meditation, mood tracking and counselling, among others. You would think such “health” and “wellbeing” apps – which often present as solutions ... <a title="Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/not-all-mental-health-apps-are-helpful-experts-explain-the-risks-and-how-to-choose-one-wisely-211513/" aria-label="Read more about Not all mental health apps are helpful. Experts explain the risks, and how to choose one wisely">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ella Jeffery, Lecturer in Creative Writing, Griffith University The Block/Nine The Block has begun its 19th season this month, billed as “a Block that’s entirely relatable to people right around Australia”. This year, contestants renovate five “authentic ’50s dream homes” in “the perfectly named Charming Street, in ... <a title="Even in a housing crisis, Australians can’t get enough of renovation stories on TV. Why?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/even-in-a-housing-crisis-australians-cant-get-enough-of-renovation-stories-on-tv-why-211334/" aria-label="Read more about Even in a housing crisis, Australians can’t get enough of renovation stories on TV. Why?">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Sussex, Associate Proessor (Adj), Griffith Asia Institute; and Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, ANU, Australian National University This year’s ALP national conference, beginning August 17, promises to be somewhat feistier than its recent COVID-affected (and boring) predecessors. Yet it’s unlikely to deliver a major embarrassment ... <a title="The AUKUS deal will be hotly debated at the ALP national conference, but its real vulnerabilities lie in America" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/the-aukus-deal-will-be-hotly-debated-at-the-alp-national-conference-but-its-real-vulnerabilities-lie-in-america-211504/" aria-label="Read more about The AUKUS deal will be hotly debated at the ALP national conference, but its real vulnerabilities lie in America">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Russell, Senior Lecturer in Crime, Justice & Legal Studies, La Trobe University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name and image of a deceased person. The bail reform bill tabled in the Victorian parliament this week seeks to undo some ... <a title="3 ways the Victorian government’s bail reforms fall short – and why it must embrace ‘Poccum’s Law’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/3-ways-the-victorian-governments-bail-reforms-fall-short-and-why-it-must-embrace-poccums-law-210694/" aria-label="Read more about 3 ways the Victorian government’s bail reforms fall short – and why it must embrace ‘Poccum’s Law’">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike Joy, Senior Researcher; Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Shutterstock/Matt Sheumack You may not have noticed, but earlier this month we passed Earth overshoot day, when humanity’s demands for ecological resources and services exceeded what our planet can ... <a title="Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable – but from an ecologist’s perspective, it’s inevitable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/critics-of-degrowth-economics-say-its-unworkable-but-from-an-ecologists-perspective-its-inevitable-211496/" aria-label="Read more about Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable – but from an ecologist’s perspective, it’s inevitable">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marissa Shields, Research fellow, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Australian governments spend a lot of money supporting young people with disability to find a job. But the success of these programs has been modest. Employment rates for young people with disability have been persistently low for the ... <a title="Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/young-people-with-disability-have-poorer-mental-health-when-they-are-unemployed-funding-should-tackle-job-barriers-211065/" aria-label="Read more about Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers">Read more</a>
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August 16, 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. Today’s content ELECTION, TAX Luke Malpass (Post): Voters to Labour: key govt services worse since 2020 – poll (paywalled) Duncan Greive (Spinoff): The most popular political combo in NZ is Chris ... <a title="Newsletter: August 16 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/newsletter-august-16-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: August 16 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben Wellings, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, Monash University So here we are again. It’s Australia versus England in a major sporting contest – as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts weren’t enough. But something feels different with this fixture. The match ... <a title="It’s Australia versus England in sport once again – but why does it feel different this time?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/its-australia-versus-england-in-sport-once-again-but-why-does-it-feel-different-this-time-211525/" aria-label="Read more about It’s Australia versus England in sport once again – but why does it feel different this time?">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Hume, Lecturer In Theatre (Voice), Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne “It was definitely loud,” said Matildas player Caitlin Foord last week after the team played Denmark in Sydney, adding I loved it. We definitely hear it, we feel it and the louder ... <a title="5 ways to protect your voice while barracking for the Matildas – and how to treat a hoarse voice after" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/5-ways-to-protect-your-voice-while-barracking-for-the-matildas-and-how-to-treat-a-hoarse-voice-after-211499/" aria-label="Read more about 5 ways to protect your voice while barracking for the Matildas – and how to treat a hoarse voice after">Read more</a>
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August 16, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Esther Mirjam Girsberger, Lecturer in Economics, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock Increasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work, could lead to better and fairer outcomes for Australian families. It could also help ... <a title="Boosting maternity leave payments would help the economy, not just parents" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/16/boosting-maternity-leave-payments-would-help-the-economy-not-just-parents-209881/" aria-label="Read more about Boosting maternity leave payments would help the economy, not just parents">Read more</a>
