Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Grattan on Friday: Sometimes, sexism gets the reward it deserves

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

Four years after her famous “misogyny” speech attacking Tony Abbott, and when an extraordinary American presidential campaign is featuring gender in both a good and a bad way, Julia Gillard reflected this week on her experience as a woman at the top.

Speaking in London at a memorial for Jo Cox, the British MP murdered outside her office...

Read more …

WhatsApp: a great idea for mates but a terrible one for ministers

  • Written by: Vidyasagar Potdar, Senior Research Fellow, School of Information Systems, Curtin University
imageIt's all fun until someone gets hacked.mirtmirt/Shutterstock.com

Cyber security experts have raised concerns about Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and senior government ministers sending private and confidential information via the messaging service WhatsApp.

WhatsApp and similar messaging apps are great for normal day-to-day communication between...

Read more …

Explainer: what is dyspraxia and how is it different to clumsiness?

  • Written by: Jacqueline Williams, Senior lecturer, Victoria University
imageDyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it affects brain function and unfolds as the person grows.somsak nitimongkolchai/Shutterstock

Most of us learn to tie our shoelaces, eat with cutlery and use a pencil with relative ease. But for children with dyspraxia (also known as developmental coordination disorder or DCD), these tasks are...

Read more …

New ways to subscribe to comment notifications

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

We recently improved the way our system notifies you about new comments on an article.

Previously you could only get notifications about new comments on an article if you had already commented on it.

Now you can elect to get notifications about new comments on any article – irrespective of whether you’re part of the discussion –...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Death, beauty and poetry come together in Ancient Rain
  2. Can Australia stop interest rates from approaching zero? Only with a big shift in policy
  3. The new Australia Council Board has a chance to be better than the last
  4. Trump and tram reactions show social media's complex role in responding to sexual harassment
  5. More shark nets for NSW: why haven't we learned from WA's cull?
  6. Scientists have found how to make people hallucinate, and how to measure what they see
  7. VET student loan changes will help gain back control of the sector
  8. Why the world needs more resilience-thinking to stem escalating crises
  9. Race to the White House – the vicious debate, the future of the GOP, and Clinton's emails
  10. No, enjoying a gin and tonic doesn't mean you're a psychopath
  11. Sad music and depression: does it help?
  12. Seaweed could hold the key to cutting methane emissions from cow burps
  13. How I discovered one of the greatest wildlife gatherings on Earth in far-north Queensland
  14. Gut instinct: how the way you're born and fed affect your immune system
  15. The US election doesn't just feed pop culture – it is pop culture
  16. I'm right, you're wrong, and here's a link to prove it: how social media shapes public debate
  17. Former solicitor-general lashes George Brandis over direction
  18. Sugar tax is not nanny state, it's sound public policy
  19. Australia is vulnerable to cyber threats, so what can we do about it?
  20. ARIAs still matter to artists, but what do they say about us?
  21. Why a scorecard of quality in the arts is a very bad idea
  22. If we were like mice we could live to 400 – but we're not, so we don't
  23. Weekly Dose: aspirin, the pain and fever reliever that prevents heart attacks, strokes and maybe cancer
  24. After Trump 2016, will liberals listen? (The passion of Thomas Frank)
  25. Facebook wants to be in your workplace, but you'll probably find trolls there too
  26. UK experience of domestic violence disclosure schemes is a cautionary tale for Australia
  27. New life insurance code riddled with loopholes
  28. Evangelical politics: the rise and fall of Mike Baird
  29. Social media for tracking disease outbreaks – fad or way of the future?
  30. The world's vanishing wild places are vital for saving species
  31. US election: what are super PACs, and what role does money play in the race?
  32. University changes to academic contracts are threatening freedom of speech
  33. Business Briefing: why the future is workless
  34. How migrant workers are critical to the future of Australia's agricultural industry
  35. Speaking with: Alanna Kamp about the erasure of Chinese-Australian women from our history books
  36. Peering into the future: does science require predictions?
  37. What the consistency of your poo says about your health
  38. Kintsugi and the art of ceramic maintenance
  39. Explainer: what is contract theory and why it deserved a Nobel Prize
  40. Samsung pulls the pin on the Galaxy Note 7 but will unlikely suffer permanent damage
  41. Turnbull is trussed up, unable to deliver either marriage plebiscite or parliamentary outcome
  42. Labor maintains 52-48 lead in Newspoll
  43. New South Wales overturns greyhound ban: a win for the industry, but a massive loss for the dogs
  44. Buyouts mean the future of Australian video-on-demand is hard to picture
  45. Let's address the perfect storm of factors leading to obesity in disadvantaged children
  46. Hurricane Matthew is just the latest unnatural disaster to strike Haiti
  47. How we get sucked in by junk food specials in supermarkets
  48. Turnbull dodges on what happens after marriage plebiscite bill is defeated
  49. Australia's car industry ignored the elephant in the room: carbon emissions
  50. With the plebiscite set to be blocked, who will leave a legacy of marriage equality?

Business News

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 strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...