Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

From Presidents to Proxies: Examining the VP Stoush

  • Written by: Lauren Rosewarne, Senior Lecturer, University of Melbourne
imageReuters/Jonathan Ernst

For Trump, the challenge was picking someone with actual political experience to compensate for his own malarkey.

Hillary had a different burden.

She didn’t need more experience on the ticket, rather, had to pick someone who could compensate for her deficits. Tim Kaine. A nice-enough white man who could put another spin...

Read more …

Placing a cap on teaching degrees doesn't guarantee better teachers

  • Written by: Sara Glover, Mitchell Institute Director, Victoria University
imageManaging the supply of teachers is far more complex than simply capping intake numbers to teacher education programs.from www.shutterstock.com

The New South Wales Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, has floated the idea of placing a cap on teaching degrees.

In an era of demand-driven higher education, where universities have the option of...

Read more …

Google's new gadgets are part of the me-too competition between the tech giants

  • Written by: David Glance, Director of UWA Centre for Software Practice, University of Western Australia
imageGoogle Home Google

Google and Microsoft have a history of trying, and mostly failing, to be as good at hardware as they are in software. As Google announced new products, Microsoft was busy abandoning some of its own.

Microsoft has decided to give up on its fitness tracker, the Microsoft Band. After only 2 years, Microsoft has pulled the...

Read more …

To stop domestic violence, we need to change perpetrators' behaviour

  • Written by: Tony Fletcher, PhD Candidate/Senior Clinician, University of South Australia
imageThe logic is that violence is a choice, so men can be reasonably expected to stop.luxorphoto/Shutterstock

Behaviour change programs for domestically violent men are designed to address abusive and violent behaviour. Unlike anger management programs, the focus is on changing the perpetrator’s desire to control his partner by targeting his...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. How can we meaningfully recognise cities as Indigenous places?
  2. Who won today's vice-presidential debate? Does it matter?
  3. Review: Bugs on the Menu at the Environmental Film Festival
  4. Weekly Dose: metformin, the diabetes drug developed from French lilac
  5. FactCheck: Is suicide one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia?
  6. Politics podcast: Simon Birmingham on the new VET student loan scheme
  7. Lockerbie experience is no model for the effective prosecution of MH17 bombers
  8. Banks make millions in delaying interest rate cuts
  9. Business Briefing: Trusting business to take care of your data
  10. Trimming the excess: how cutting down on junk food could help save the environment
  11. Lessons from South Australia's blackout: we need to make infrastructure more resilient to climate change
  12. Philanthropic foundations cost taxpayers – and so should be made accountable
  13. US election: what impact do celebrity endorsements really have?
  14. Mellow yellow? The mood and cognitive effects of curcumin from turmeric
  15. Opening doors and minds: the Open House phenomenon
  16. New VET loan scheme to exclude shonky providers
  17. Bank inquiry won't take royal commission off the political agenda
  18. AFL and NRL grand final TV ratings show codes still rely on their traditional heartlands
  19. Big four bank chiefs face parliamentary committee: experts react
  20. The uncanny and Changwon Sculpture Biennale
  21. Has auto-translation software finally stopped being so useless?
  22. South Australian blackout: renewables aren't a threat to energy security, they're the future
  23. Inconsistency bedevils Australia's prosecution of war criminals
  24. What's the link between hay fever and asthma, and how are they treated?
  25. Australian corporate social responsibility reports are little better than window dressing
  26. Victoria needs a big-picture transport plan that isn't about winners v losers
  27. Simpler account switching would help keep our banks honest
  28. Governments and central banks should stop trying to stimulate the economy
  29. Women should be told about their breast density when they have a mammogram
  30. Marine parks and fishery management: what's the best way to protect fish?
  31. Why ‘green cities’ need to become a deeply lived experience
  32. Is protectionism a 'siren song' to the poor or to the wealthy?
  33. Why health implants should have open source code
  34. From Shakespeare in Hindi to tackling human trafficking: the best of OzAsia festival
  35. 'No jab, no pay' disadvantages migrant children
  36. Consumers don't understand smartphone contracts
  37. How to Think About 1.5 Degrees
  38. Health Check: what should breastfeeding women eat?
  39. The Conversation working with The ABC
  40. R D tax incentives need to be simple and underpin investor confidence
  41. Shrinking Mercury is all it's cracked up to be
  42. Yes, some Australian private schools are overfunded – here's why
  43. Art for innovation's sake? Lessons from our Canadian cousin
  44. Volatility, thy name is Trump
  45. 'We must keep the lights on': how a cyclone was used to attack renewables
  46. Wyatt Roy's trip to Iraq was nothing short of irresponsible
  47. How can Australia build on a century of struggle over Indigenous citizenship?
  48. 20 years on, what impact has the Nobel Prize for medicine had on our immune systems?
  49. The Nobel Prizes’ controversial push for popularity
  50. The story behind Australia's marine reserves, and how we should change them

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...