Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Liberal director Tony Nutt quits

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Liberal Party federal director Tony Nutt has announced his resignation, ahead of the party’s federal executive reviewing the lessons from the 2016 election campaign.

Nutt took up the post soon after Malcolm Turnbull became leader, replacing Brian Loughnane, who is married to Peta Credlin, chief of staff to former prime minister Tony Abbott.

In...

Read more …

Climate-driven species on the move are changing (almost) everything

  • Written by: Gretta Pecl, Deputy Associate Dean Research, ARC Future Fellow & Editor in Chief (Reviews in Fish Biology & Fisheries), University of Tasmania

Last year in Paris, for the very first time, English sparkling wine beat champagne in a blind tasting event. Well established French Champagne houses have started buying fields in Britain to grow grapes, and even the royal family is investing in this new venture.

At the same time, coffee-growing regions are shrinking and shifting. Farmers are...

Read more …

Labor gains in Newspoll to move to 53-47 lead

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

This week’s Newspoll, conducted Thursday to Sunday from a sample of 1710, had Labor leading by 53-47, a one point gain for Labor since last fortnight’s Newspoll that looked like an outlier. Primary votes were 36% for the Coalition (down 1), 36% for Labor (up 1), 10% for the Greens (up 1) and 10% for One Nation (steady).

30% were...

Read more …

ATNIX: Debbie misses Twitter

  • Written by: Axel Bruns, Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology

For anyone based in Australia – and especially for those of us here in Queensland – the major domestic news story of March 2017 is no doubt the impact of Tropical Cyclone Debbie on the coastal communities of the central coast Queensland. So it’s surprising that the cyclone fails to impact strongly on the Australian Twitter News...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Squeezed by gravity: how tides affect the groundwater under our feet
  2. Explainer: why the High Court ruled Bob Day's election to the Senate invalid
  3. There are many ways to treat jellyfish stings – peeing on them isn't one
  4. Print your own masterpieces and digital pens -- the brave new world of the museum
  5. Tropical Cyclone Debbie has blown a hole in the winter vegetable supply
  6. How one family used pokies and politics to extract a fortune from Tasmanians
  7. How do we restore the public's faith in transport planning?
  8. Paradoxes of probability and other statistical strangeness
  9. Whole body vibration: a genuine therapy or just another 'weight loss' fad?
  10. Gogglebox and what it tells us about English in Australia
  11. How to split the good from the bad in online reviews and ratings
  12. Turnbull delays London appointment
  13. If you haven't got the numbers, Scott, could you please just get them?
  14. Outreach - why reach out?
  15. 8 diet myths - busted!
  16. A Rock Roll Writers Festival brings a much-needed spark to Australia's literary scene
  17. Stargazing citizens and scientists share the hunger to find Planet 9
  18. Turkey on the verge of democide as referendum looms
  19. Governments are trapped in a vicious cycle of housing policies and prices
  20. Weighing the risks and benefits of CT scans in childhood
  21. Separation and single parenting: the tribulations of Henry Lawson's wife
  22. Ice age art and 'jewellery' found in an Indonesian cave reveal an ancient symbolic culture
  23. Why do schools want all students to look the same?
  24. Health-care spending has only a modest effect on lifespan and premature death
  25. Alt-unionism: why businesses may be better with the devil they know
  26. Banksy's Bethlehem hotel is an example of how tourism can be political
  27. How do we stop volunteer emergency service workers quitting?
  28. Learning to live with a nuclear North Korea?
  29. Three charts on: the incredible shrinking renewable energy job market
  30. The government's company tax cut win a triumph of politics over economics
  31. From Smart Cities 1.0 to 2.0: it's not (only) about the tech
  32. Health Check: what are 'coffee naps' and can they help you power through the day?
  33. Tackling the kraken: unique dolphin strategy delivers dangerous octopus for dinner
  34. The tragedy of Mosul: battle against Islamic State is leading to all-too-familiar consequences
  35. The off-topic Conversation #119
  36. Evolving Agile practices to support a distributed team
  37. What economics has to say about housing bubbles
  38. What's critical about critical infrastructure?
  39. The periodic table: from its classic design to use in popular culture
  40. Should university funding be tied to student performance?
  41. After 25 years of trying, why aren’t we environmentally sustainable yet?
  42. Explainer: what's cytomegalovirus and why do pregnant women need to know about it?
  43. Guide to the classics: Neil Gaiman's American Gods
  44. Andrew Jaspan resigns as Editor and Executive Director of The Conversation
  45. The False Feminism of Kendrick Lamar's Humble
  46. Successful tips to a positive career change
  47. Follicle challenge: the Ben Cousins saga and reforms to drug testing
  48. Company tax compromise is limited but works for both Turnbull and Xenophon
  49. The Vice President Dines: A Philosophical Dialogue
  50. The APRA bandaid for the housing market is wearing off

Business News

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

Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...

How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...

Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...