Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

FactCheck: does Australia spend $1.5 billion a year on drug law enforcement, with 70% due to cannabis?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Of the A$1.5 billion spent annually on drug law enforcement, 70% is attributable to cannabis. – Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm, speaking in parliament in support of the passage of the Narcotic Drugs Amendment Bill 2016, on February 24, 2016.

Estimating Australia’s annual drug law enforcement expenditure is a difficult and...

Read more …

Health Check: should children and adolescents lift weights?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageA survey of parents found many weren't keen on their kids lifting weights, but the evidence says they should.from www.shutterstock.com.au

We all know exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and most will agree kids should be doing more of it. However, a recent study found while parents are positive about their children engaging in...

Read more …

Blackface and blaming Indigenous health woes on culture are two sides of the same racist coin

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAustralian basketballer Alice Kunek (left) attracted the ire of a team-mate for this Instagram post where she had painted her face brown.Instagram

I engaged in debate recently with someone who said very clearly that the gap in Indigenous health in Australia was due to culture. Thus, his argument went, to reach health parity Indigenous culture would...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Automation won't destroy jobs, but it will change them
  2. Powerful supermarkets push the cost of food waste onto suppliers, charities
  3. Have faith: civil religion can counter the lure of eternal life for jihadists
  4. The off-topic Conversation #82
  5. Sizing up the future for Australia's video game industry
  6. Diversity and local voices at risk as media owners aim to become emperors of everything
  7. Six burning questions for climate science to answer post-Paris
  8. Jobs don't need to be lousy
  9. Police drones: can we trust the eyes in the skies?
  10. Vale Shakespeare, the (not always) patriarchal Bard
  11. Marketers claim 5G will support the Internet of Things but is that really a thing?
  12. John Howard complicates Malcolm Turnbull's tax problems
  13. Former Australian Electoral Commission official says Senate voting change is 'incoherent'
  14. Is that muesli bar you put in your child's lunchbox actually healthy?
  15. Will Iñárritu win his fourth Oscar for The Revenant? Do you care?
  16. Clinton's brutal win in South Carolina, and how delegates are allocated
  17. Getting bike laws right means balancing rights of cyclists and motorists
  18. Oscars culture reveals our fascinating relationships with spectacle, fantasy and money
  19. A fox guarding the henhouse? Andrew Nikolic takes the reins of parliament's security committee
  20. Research Check: does eating chocolate improve your brain function?
  21. Identification of animals and plants is an essential skill set
  22. What would effective, fair and just drug-driving laws look like?
  23. Brough to leave parliament at the election
  24. Fossil fuel growth centre harks back to old ideas about climate costs
  25. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the defence white paper
  26. Woolworths counts the cost of Masters blunder, with food business under fire
  27. Treasure Trove: why defunding Trove leaves Australia poorer
  28. Hacking the terror suspect's iPhone: what the FBI can do now Apple says 'no'
  29. End of an era in regional publishing as APN puts papers up for sale
  30. Low flammability plants could help our homes survive bushfires
  31. The end of 2%: Australia gets serious about its defence budget
  32. Scrap or preserve negative gearing? Here's six other options worth debating
  33. Grattan on Friday: Malcolm Turnbull should announce the government's tax policy pronto
  34. Should we eat red meat? The nutrition and the ethics
  35. Safe Schools Coalition: what is the Christian Right afraid of?
  36. What California can learn from Australia’s 15-year millennium drought
  37. Defence white paper shows Australian forces must safeguard nature too
  38. Why sports broadcasting could change the rules on sponsored content
  39. Will house prices 'collapse' if negative gearing is changed?
  40. Wild sex: when sex roles get reversed, some females develop a 'penis'
  41. Hail, Caesar! or Hollywood, at least
  42. Talking serious science using scissors and glue
  43. Defence: more bucks for our bangs
  44. Bushfires have a sting in the tail for Tasmania's honey industry
  45. See the cosmos with X-ray vision: Japan’s new Hitomi space telescope
  46. A 50-50 Newspoll, but Coalition's position better in other polls
  47. Strategic environment the most challenging Australia has faced in peace time: Turnbull
  48. When it comes to mental health, like attracts like
  49. 'Bow down, bitches': when celebrity feminism goes wrong
  50. Should scientists engage with pseudo-science or anti-science?

Business News

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 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

The Daily Magazine

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

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...