Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

We know innovation is key – but there's little agreement on exactly what it is

  • Written by: Giselle Rampersad, Senior Lecturer in Innovation, Flinders University
imageFor employers, innovation is seen as a purposeful process or task, with structure and format. Seabass Creatives/Stocksnap

We want the best education for our children and we want them to have the innovation skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. But we don’t agree on what innovation really means.

My research has found that employers and...

Read more …

Without better regulation, the global market for breast milk will exploit mothers

  • Written by: Julie Smith, Fellow, Australian National University
imageSome mothers in countries such as India and Cambodia sell surplus milk to make maternity leave affordable.Flickr/bisbeejones

Markets in mothers’ milk could be good or a bad thing for women and their children, depending on how governments respond. Making breast milk more easily available may help more mothers breastfeed, and improve the...

Read more …

Campaigns urging us to 'care more' about food waste miss the point

  • Written by: Bethaney Turner, Assistant Professor in International Studies, University of Canberra
imageWhat if you had somewhere quick and easy to put food waste, instead of being blamed for wasting it?Gary Perkin/Shutterstock

Environmental campaigns often appeal to our emotions: they ask us to care. They implore us to feel a sense of connection, empathy and stewardship, and then to alter our behaviour as a result.

In relation to food waste, this...

Read more …

As the world embraces space, the 50 year old Outer Space Treaty needs adaptation

  • Written by: Duncan Blake, PhD candidate, law and military uses of outer space, University of Adelaide
imageA lot has changed since the Outer Space Treaty was signed in 1967. NASA Image and Video Library

The Outer Space Treaty (OST) is the framework multilateral treaty that establishes the principal rules regulating the exploration and use of outer space. Established in 1967, it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

But now we need an update. While...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Where Australia's great theatre artists trod the boards: 50 years of Melbourne's La Mama theatre
  2. The Gateway Bug: a documentary about the future of food
  3. When Trump met Putin, and how the Russian won the day
  4. The Great Barrier Reef isn't listed as 'in danger' – but it's still in big trouble
  5. Renewed commitment to multilateralism required to deal with forced human displacement
  6. The G20's new guidelines will help investors tackle climate change
  7. Explainer: is a High Court challenge about to bring down the Turnbull government?
  8. Private clinics' peddling of unproven stem cell treatments is unsafe and unethical
  9. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on infighting in the Liberal Party
  10. It's not the science of tax, and five other things you should know about taxonomy
  11. Impending traffic chaos? Beware the problematic West Gate Tunnel forecasts
  12. Book review: The Death of Expertise
  13. Electronic games: how much is too much for kids?
  14. Vital Signs: the RBA was right to keep rates on hold
  15. A new approach to emissions trading in a post-Paris climate
  16. Forget cash: geocaching shows there are other ways to create value online
  17. Friday essay: double standards and derision – tracing our attitudes to older women and beauty
  18. Migrants are healthier than the average Australian, so they can't be a burden on the health system
  19. A busy week on the dark web highlight darknet markets' increasing role in crime
  20. Grattan on Friday: Everything's going Bill Shorten's way
  21. Labor motion on Palestinian recognition could put the Jewish vote in play at the next election
  22. Australia's dry June is a sign of what's to come
  23. Why the climate is more sensitive to carbon dioxide than weather records suggest
  24. Explainer: what is ballistic missile defence – and would it stop a missile from North Korea?
  25. Speaking with: Professor Peter Koopman on CRISPR and the power of genome editing
  26. Vivacious and unapologetic, The Rover's 17th-century feminism is painfully pertinent
  27. The G20’s economic leadership deficit
  28. Wayne Rooney for Everton
  29. What income inequality looks like across Australia
  30. Don't worry about the huge Antarctic iceberg – worry about the glaciers behind it
  31. How Angela Merkel has become – and remains – one of the world's most successful political leaders
  32. The Australian palaeodiet: which native animals should we eat?
  33. Satellites reveal melting of rocks under volcanic zone, deep in Earth's mantle
  34. Brisbane's Cross River Rail will feed the centre at the expense of people in the suburbs
  35. The great movie scenes: Steven Spielberg's Jaws
  36. Viewpoints: should euthanasia be available for people with existential suffering?
  37. After the Medicare breach, we should be cautious about moving our health records online
  38. E-cigarettes are some young people's training wheels for smoking. Here's the evidence
  39. Leaky Liberals spill the beans again
  40. Axing the Walkley for international reporting: another nail in the coffin
  41. Suburbs 'swamped' by Asians and Muslims? The data show a different story
  42. Three charts on: the changing face of Australian union members
  43. The West's hyperbole on North Korea will only fuel Kim Jong-un's propaganda
  44. Doctors and nurses can't always tell if someone's drunk or on drugs, and misdiagnosis can be dangerous
  45. Spider-Man: Homecoming spins a web of fact and fantasy
  46. Curious Kids: why do some people find some foods yummy but others find the same foods yucky?
  47. What the rise of daily fantasy sports will mean for problem gambling
  48. City planning suffers growth pains of Australia's population boom
  49. How to tell when the housing market is slowing
  50. Read, listen, understand: why non-Indigenous Australians should read First Nations writing

Business News

How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Transforming Your Backyard for a Sophisticated Milestone Celebration

Hosting a milestone event at home has become a deeply popular choice for Australians looking to cr...

Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Husband That He'll Actually Love

Valentine's Day tends to be built around flowers, chocolates and jewelry, which leaves a lot of wi...

Why European Vehicles Demand Specialised Maintenance on Australian Roads

European cars, encompassing premium brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen, are highly soug...

How Melbourne Businesses Can Retain Top Talent Through Visa Sponsorship

Melbourne businesses are facing an increasingly complex hiring landscape. According to the Jobs and ...

Clever Ways to Combat Dampness and Maintain a Healthy Bathroom Environment

Australians currently spend more than 90 percent of their time indoors. This modern lifestyle heavil...

How Registering a Company in Singapore Can Support Business Growth

Choosing where to register a business can influence how easily it grows, attracts customers, and e...

What Business Owners Should Know About Company Registration in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a popular location for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses with internation...

What Entrepreneurs Should Know About the Benefits of Registering a Company in Australia

Starting a business involves more than finding customers and offering a good product or service.  ...

From Free-to-Air to Netflix: Where Australian Brands Are Spending Their TV Dollars Now

Not long ago, an ad break meant one thing in Australian homes: free-to-air television. Today it mi...