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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Paul Braven/Dan Himbrechts/AAP The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample ... <a title="Labor’s lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/labors-lead-reduced-in-a-nsw-newspoll-four-weeks-before-election-voice-support-steady-200451/" aria-label="Read more about Labor’s lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Wilkinson, Professor of Construction Management, Massey University Getty Images In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins promised to invest billions in disaster-hit communities to “build back better”. But building community and infrastructure resilience will take more than just cash. In our 2018 book, ... <a title="‘Build back better’ sounds great in theory, but does the government really know what it means in practice?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/build-back-better-sounds-great-in-theory-but-does-the-government-really-know-what-it-means-in-practice-200514/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Build back better’ sounds great in theory, but does the government really know what it means in practice?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rohit Ram, PhD Student, Social Data Science, University of Technology Sydney Shutterstock Rohit Ram receives funding from the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and was supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Ideology has always been a critical element in understanding how we ... <a title="Can ideology-detecting algorithms catch online extremism before it takes hold?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/can-ideology-detecting-algorithms-catch-online-extremism-before-it-takes-hold-200629/" aria-label="Read more about Can ideology-detecting algorithms catch online extremism before it takes hold?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Heather Shearer, Research Fellow, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University Image: Heather Shearer, Author provided Australia’s coastal cities and surrounding hinterlands have long been popular with tourists, sea-changers and retirees. But they have a darker side. In the early morning you will often find car parks crowded with ... <a title="Tiny houses and alternative homes are gaining councils’ approval as they wrestle with the housing crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/tiny-houses-and-alternative-homes-are-gaining-councils-approval-as-they-wrestle-with-the-housing-crisis-199667/" aria-label="Read more about Tiny houses and alternative homes are gaining councils’ approval as they wrestle with the housing crisis">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lara Herrero, Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University Shutterstock You might not have heard of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. But it caused more than 100,000 global deaths in 2019, making it a leading cause of death in children under one year old. In ... <a title="Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/is-there-a-vaccine-for-rsv-or-respiratory-syncytial-virus-after-almost-60-years-several-come-at-once-198233/" aria-label="Read more about Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Shutterstock/Photos Brian Scantlebury February 28 marks three years since COVID was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. Since then there have been major advances in our understanding of this infection and the tools and strategies to combat it. ... <a title="It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/its-been-3-years-since-covid-entered-new-zealand-here-are-3-ways-to-improve-our-response-196723/" aria-label="Read more about It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher MacColl, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland Patrick Webster, Author provided Australia’s red goshawk once ruled the skies. But now this almighty raptor, affectionately known as The Red, has become our nation’s rarest bird of prey. Concern for the species prompted our new research. We completed ... <a title="Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/australias-red-goshawk-is-disappearing-how-can-we-save-our-rarest-bird-of-prey-from-extinction-200339/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nigel Howard, Research associate, Flinders University Pixabay/Pexels Today federal and state education ministers are meeting to talk about school attendance. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has repeatedly flagged this as a key concern. As he told Channel 7’s Sunrise last week: We’ve seen attendance at schools drop ... <a title="School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/school-attendance-rates-are-dropping-we-need-to-ask-students-why-200537/" aria-label="Read more about School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania Driver, Lecturer in Financial Planning, James Cook University Photo by Michelle Leman/Pexels, CC BY Trauma insurance (also known as crisis cover or critical illness insurance) is not a widely understood cover. Many people don’t even know it exists. So, what is trauma insurance, when does it ... <a title="What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/what-is-trauma-insurance-and-what-do-i-need-to-know-if-i-am-considering-getting-it-199104/" aria-label="Read more about What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam (Maryam From Day to Night) made its debut at Rotterdam Film Festival. Anomalous Films/Rhu Graha After premiering at Venice and picking up a swag of awards on the festival circuit, ... <a title="Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/southeast-asian-movies-have-never-been-a-bigger-hit-at-the-local-box-office-and-the-boom-may-dampen-streaming-growth-198516/" aria-label="Read more about Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Shutterstock The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security. The aim is to “ensure a ... <a title="Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/albanese-government-to-appoint-coordinator-for-cyber-security-amid-increasing-threat-to-systems-and-data-200699/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2023
RNZ News A New Zealand professor and his two Papua New Guinean colleagues have been released from captivity, more than a week after being kidnapped by an armed gang. Archaeologist Professor Bryce Barker, who now lives in Australia and works with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), was held alongside fellow members of his research ... <a title="‘Thank God’ says PM Marape in tweet about 3 freed hostages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/thank-god-says-pm-marape-in-tweet-about-3-freed-hostages/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Thank God’ says PM Marape in tweet about 3 freed hostages">Read more</a>
