Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Why do parents take such different approaches to their kids' education?

  • Written by: Rose Butler, Research Associate, UNSW Australia
imageSome children spend the school holidays studying in tutoring centres.from www.shutterstock.com

While some children spend the school holidays studying in tutoring centres, enrolled in sports camps or other structured activities, others are left to do their own thing.

So why is it that parents take such different approaches to education and how their...

Read more …

Younger farmers more open to sharing the family farm with outside investors

  • Written by: Julie Cotter, Director, Australian Centre for Sustainable Business and Development, University of Southern Queensland

Younger farmers on family farms are more willing to accept outside investment and even ownership, whereas older producers are wary of this type of equity and would rather pursue niche markets, a new study has found.

The study features interviews with 12 producers from Queensland and northern NSW and 13 agricultural investment professionals from...

Read more …

In praise of trigger warnings

  • Written by: Ika Willis, Senior Lecturer in Literature, University of Wollongong
imageWatch out! Trigger warnings sign-post difficult material, giving the audience a chance to prepare. Mobilus In Mobili/Flickr, CC BY-SA

In August, the University of Chicago sent a welcome letter to incoming students. The letter emphasized its “commitment to freedom of inquiry and expression… without fear of censorship”.

“Our...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Government knocks out 478 courses from loans under VET crackdown
  2. Panel to assist in working up long-delayed changes for universities
  3. Morrison to rule on Hancock-Chinese bid for Kidman cattle empire
  4. Looking back at Italy 1992: the rise and fall of King Midas
  5. Centre court and 15-love: CAS reduces Sharapova ban
  6. Waiting for the revolution
  7. Donald Trump makes disparaging remarks about women – in other breaking news, water is wet
  8. The #TrumpTapes: Being (Very) Careful What You Wish For
  9. Climate change must be part of Australia's electricity system review
  10. Looking back at 1992: Italy’s horrible year
  11. The gendered nature of trolling
  12. Commodifying Banksy
  13. New VET Student Loans unlikely to weed out dodgy private providers
  14. What's in a name? How a democracy becomes an aristocracy
  15. Do the governance experts at the World Bank have a governance problem?
  16. Hacked by your fridge: the Internet of Things could spark a new wave of cyber attacks
  17. Protecting migrant workers requires a rethink on employer freedoms
  18. Explainer: what causes knock knees and do they have to be treated?
  19. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on George Brandis' solicitor-general drama
  20. Vital Signs: mixed signals from the global economy
  21. What would another review of child support achieve? We know the problems, and how to fix them
  22. No offence, mate, but ...
  23. The US used foreign investment to develop a new car industry, a lesson Australia hasn't learned
  24. 'Don't feed the trolls' really is good advice – here's the evidence
  25. We don't know why South Australia's wind farms stopped working, so hold off on the blame game
  26. Friday essay: the sound of fear
  27. #She4SG: how did we end up with another man as UN secretary-general?
  28. 'It's all about me, me, me!' Why children are spending less time doing household chores
  29. Seven things to eat or avoid to lower your blood pressure
  30. Grattan on Friday: Little but grief ahead for George Brandis in battle with Solicitor-General
  31. Once upon a time... how the Rosetta mission won our hearts
  32. Ford workers willing but unlikely to find decent jobs: study
  33. Eager homebuyers still falling victim to shadowy rent-to-buy deals
  34. One reason so many scientific studies may be wrong
  35. Memorials for drug overdose victims create a place for grieving and inclusion
  36. Paris climate agreement comes into force: now time for Australia to step up
  37. Explainer: what is conjunctivitis and how did I get it?
  38. Review: Death by Design at the Environmental Film Festival
  39. Standoff between Brandis and solicitor-general threatens the rule of law
  40. Race to the White House – the vice-presidential debate, and Donald Trump's tax troubles
  41. Just what else did ANZ uncover when looking at BBSW?
  42. The Ford plant closure is sad loss of manufacturing know how
  43. When it comes to food, could 'reactive' sometimes be best?
  44. Trump or Clinton: who will be the best for our region?
  45. The Coral Sea: an ocean jewel that needs more protection
  46. Why do we still hand out honorary academic titles?
  47. A Chinese firm could buy Twitter in the coming wave of cross-border tech acquisitions
  48. Taking Indigenous languages online: can they be seen, heard and saved?
  49. With that ring, I thee judge: why the law should not allow exceptions on marriage equality
  50. Boys should also get the HPV vaccine to protect themselves from oral and genital cancers

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

How Non-Competitive Sports Programs Benefit Early Childhood Development

Australia is known globally as a sporting nation, yet recent statistics paint a surprisingly differe...

The Hidden Health Impacts of Digital Screens on Developing Eyes

Modern Australian childhood is undeniably intertwined with technology. From educational tablets in p...

GRC Consulting and Cyber Security Consulting for Businesses

Businesses face risks such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, violations of regulatory standards ...

How to Set a Budget Before Bidding at Auction

Placing a bid at an online art auction is an exciting way to discover rare paintings, home content...

Does a Modern James Bond Exist?

Image Credit: MysteryShot What the Movies Get Right About Private Investigators There are a few mov...

How Australian Businesses Can Effectively Manage Tax Audits and Disputes

Managing a small business in Australia is inherently challenging, but recent shifts in regulatory ...

From Coastal Calm to Classic Comfort: The Right Carpet for Every Style of Home

Carpet is often chosen near the end of a room makeover, after the walls, furniture, and lighting h...

How to Add a Heart to a Photo in Seconds

Visual storytelling has rapidly evolved in the digital age, transforming how we share our daily expe...

Why Small-Denomination Physical Gold is Becoming the Ultimate Defensive Asset

In a landscape of lingering macroeconomic uncertainty and rising domestic living costs, everyday i...