Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

More shark nets for NSW: why haven't we learned from WA's cull?

  • Written by: Leah Gibbs, Senior Lecturer in Geography, University of Wollongong
imageHammerheads are the species most caught in NSW's shark nets. Shark image from www.shutterstock.com

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has this week announced a plan for a six-month trial of shark nets off the beaches of northern NSW. This would extend the state’s shark net program from the 51 beaches currently netted between Wollongong and...

Read more …

Scientists have found how to make people hallucinate, and how to measure what they see

  • Written by: Joel Pearson, Associate professor, UNSW Australia
imageHealthy people can have visual hallucinations after taking drugs, being sleep deprived or suffering migraines.from shutterstock.com, CC BY

How can we measure the mind? When you ask someone what they’re thinking about, what they tell you is not necessarily the truth. This doesn’t mean they’re lying. It means many environmental,...

Read more …

VET student loan changes will help gain back control of the sector

  • Written by: John Pardy, Education Lecturer and Researcher, Monash University
imageSome 478 courses, including one in hairdressing creative leadership, will not be subsidised from 2017.from www.shutterstock.com

The government’s decision to reduce the number of current vocational education and training (VET) courses that will be subsidised under the new VET Student Loan scheme is important if we are to take back control of...

Read more …

Why the world needs more resilience-thinking to stem escalating crises

  • Written by: David Sanderson, Professor, Judith Neilson Chair in Architecture, UNSW Australia
imageThe relatively low death toll when Cycle Aila hit Bangladesh in 2009 was widely attributed to improvements in disaster preparedness.Reuters/Andrew Biraj

2016 may well prove to be a turning point in how humanitarian aid responds to crises. For one, the need is great. Forced migration from conflict is at its highest since the second world war; the...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Race to the White House – the vicious debate, the future of the GOP, and Clinton's emails
  2. No, enjoying a gin and tonic doesn't mean you're a psychopath
  3. Sad music and depression: does it help?
  4. Seaweed could hold the key to cutting methane emissions from cow burps
  5. How I discovered one of the greatest wildlife gatherings on Earth in far-north Queensland
  6. Gut instinct: how the way you're born and fed affect your immune system
  7. The US election doesn't just feed pop culture – it is pop culture
  8. I'm right, you're wrong, and here's a link to prove it: how social media shapes public debate
  9. Former solicitor-general lashes George Brandis over direction
  10. Sugar tax is not nanny state, it's sound public policy
  11. Australia is vulnerable to cyber threats, so what can we do about it?
  12. ARIAs still matter to artists, but what do they say about us?
  13. Why a scorecard of quality in the arts is a very bad idea
  14. If we were like mice we could live to 400 – but we're not, so we don't
  15. Weekly Dose: aspirin, the pain and fever reliever that prevents heart attacks, strokes and maybe cancer
  16. After Trump 2016, will liberals listen? (The passion of Thomas Frank)
  17. Facebook wants to be in your workplace, but you'll probably find trolls there too
  18. UK experience of domestic violence disclosure schemes is a cautionary tale for Australia
  19. New life insurance code riddled with loopholes
  20. Evangelical politics: the rise and fall of Mike Baird
  21. Social media for tracking disease outbreaks – fad or way of the future?
  22. The world's vanishing wild places are vital for saving species
  23. US election: what are super PACs, and what role does money play in the race?
  24. University changes to academic contracts are threatening freedom of speech
  25. Business Briefing: why the future is workless
  26. How migrant workers are critical to the future of Australia's agricultural industry
  27. Speaking with: Alanna Kamp about the erasure of Chinese-Australian women from our history books
  28. Peering into the future: does science require predictions?
  29. What the consistency of your poo says about your health
  30. Kintsugi and the art of ceramic maintenance
  31. Explainer: what is contract theory and why it deserved a Nobel Prize
  32. Samsung pulls the pin on the Galaxy Note 7 but will unlikely suffer permanent damage
  33. Turnbull is trussed up, unable to deliver either marriage plebiscite or parliamentary outcome
  34. Labor maintains 52-48 lead in Newspoll
  35. New South Wales overturns greyhound ban: a win for the industry, but a massive loss for the dogs
  36. Buyouts mean the future of Australian video-on-demand is hard to picture
  37. Let's address the perfect storm of factors leading to obesity in disadvantaged children
  38. Hurricane Matthew is just the latest unnatural disaster to strike Haiti
  39. How we get sucked in by junk food specials in supermarkets
  40. Turnbull dodges on what happens after marriage plebiscite bill is defeated
  41. Australia's car industry ignored the elephant in the room: carbon emissions
  42. With the plebiscite set to be blocked, who will leave a legacy of marriage equality?
  43. Data surveillance is all around us, and it's going to change our behaviour
  44. Healthy guts are swarming with bugs, so what do they do?
  45. Gut feeling: how your microbiota affects your mood, sleep and stress levels
  46. Debate reveals Trump's dated, dangerous masculinity – and how he just doesn't get it
  47. Has social media really shifted the line between personal and private forever?
  48. Worried your emails might be spied on? Here's what you can do
  49. Canada lets the states lead on climate, should Australia do the same?
  50. The new UN deal on aviation emissions leaves much to be desired

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...