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August 24, 2019
By Michael Andrew The Indonesian media is contributing to resentment and racism toward Papuans, according to a human rights researcher and former journalist. Andreas Harsono of Human Rights Watch Jakarta told Pacific Media Watch many Indonesian journalists either view Papuans as enemy “separatists” or deviants and their reporting tends to convey these stereotypes. Papuan anger has erupted in ... <a title="Indonesian journalists ‘bought, broken and soul searching’, says researcher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/24/indonesian-journalists-bought-broken-and-soul-searching-says-researcher/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian journalists ‘bought, broken and soul searching’, says researcher">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danilo Ignacio de Urzedo, PhD candidate, University of Sydney Record fires are raging in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, with more than 2,500 fires currently burning. They are collectively emitting huge amounts of carbon, with smoke plumes visible thousands of kilometres away. Fires in Brazil increased by 85% in ... <a title="The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/the-amazon-is-on-fire-here-are-5-things-you-need-to-know-122326/" aria-label="Read more about The Amazon is on fire – here are 5 things you need to know">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sean Docking, Post-doctoral researcher, La Trobe University Basketball fans around the world were recently sickened by the footage of NBA star Kevin Durant’s Achilles tendon rupturing during a game. But while many think it’s only elite athletes who suffer from Achilles tendon issues, a fifth of the ... <a title="It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/its-not-just-athletes-who-get-achilles-tendon-pain-but-exercising-is-the-answer-119170/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bruce Mountain, Director, Victoria Energy Policy Centre, Victoria University The possibility of blackouts affecting half of Victoria has attracted plenty of attention to a document once read only by industry insiders and policy wonks: the Electricity Statement of Opportunities. The Statement, updated every year by the Australian ... <a title="Australia’s energy woes will not be solved by reinforcing a monopoly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/australias-energy-woes-will-not-be-solved-by-reinforcing-a-monopoly-122309/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s energy woes will not be solved by reinforcing a monopoly">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tim Harcourt, J.W. Nevile Fellow in Economics and host of The Airport Economist, UNSW Amid the tributes to former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer and the stories of his authenticity, courage and quirky interests – like trains and military history – what has struck me most are ... <a title="Tim Fischer had his blind spots, but he was an unsung champion of an Asian-facing Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/tim-fischer-had-his-blind-spots-but-he-was-an-unsung-champion-of-an-asian-facing-australia-122310/" aria-label="Read more about Tim Fischer had his blind spots, but he was an unsung champion of an Asian-facing Australia">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra [embedded content] Michelle Grattan talks about the sad news of the passing of former Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer with University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Deep Saini. They also discuss Scott Morrison’s recent announcement about joining the US-led coalition in ... <a title="VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Tim Fischer’s legacy – and Scott Morrison’s first year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/video-michelle-grattan-on-tim-fischers-legacy-and-scott-morrisons-first-year-122320/" aria-label="Read more about VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Tim Fischer’s legacy – and Scott Morrison’s first year">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gabriel Crowley, Adjunct Principal Research Fellow, James Cook University In February, about 600,000 cattle were killed by catastrophic flooding across north Queensland’s Carpentaria Gulf plains. The flood waters rose suddenly, forming a wall of water up to 70km wide. Record depths were reached along 500km of the ... <a title="Catastrophic Queensland floods killed 600,000 cattle and devastated native species" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/catastrophic-queensland-floods-killed-600-000-cattle-and-devastated-native-species-120753/" aria-label="Read more about Catastrophic Queensland floods killed 600,000 cattle and devastated native species">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Willamson, Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Australia’s gender pay gap is diminishing, says a new report, but some contributors to it seem harder to overcome than others. For me, the finding hit close to home. The report, by KPMG for the Diversity Council of Australia ... <a title="Four home traps that contribute to the gender pay gap" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/four-home-traps-that-contribute-to-the-gender-pay-gap-122261/" aria-label="Read more about Four home traps that contribute to the gender pay gap">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Press, Adjunct Professor, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania This week, the ABC revealed that the Australian Defence Force wants to roll out military technology in Antarctica. The article raises the issue of what is, or is not, legitimate use of technology under ... <a title="Australia wants to install military technology in Antarctica – here’s why that’s allowed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/australia-wants-to-install-military-technology-in-antarctica-heres-why-thats-allowed-122122/" aria-label="Read more about Australia wants to install military technology in Antarctica – here’s why that’s allowed">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Lawford-Smith, Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy, University of Melbourne A bill currently before the Victorian parliament would allow people in the state to choose the sex listed on their birth certificates. The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Bill 2019 has passed its second reading in ... <a title="Why some feminists oppose allowing people to choose their sex on birth certificates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/why-some-feminists-oppose-allowing-people-to-choose-their-sex-on-birth-certificates-121874/" aria-label="Read more about Why some feminists oppose allowing people to choose their sex on birth certificates">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards – The nature of New Zealand general election campaigns could be significantly changed with the proposed establishment of an “umpire” to adjudicate over political party manifesto policies. A suggestion has been put forward by the Government for the establishment of a parliamentary watchdog to make rulings on the economics of ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-playing-politics-with-proposals-for-an-election-policy-watchdog/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Playing politics with proposals for an election policy watchdog">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content by Dr Bryce Edwards. Ihumātao Delphine Herbert and Dan Satherley (Newshub): Tainui to buy Ihumātao land – sources Danielle Clent (Stuff): Ihumātao: Protest leader Pania Newton questions reports Tainui is set to buy ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/08/23/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-august-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – August 23 2019">Read more</a>
