Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Australian universities can't rely on India if funds from Chinese students start to fall

  • Written by: Salvatore Babones, Associate Professor, University of Sydney
Australian universities can't rely on India if funds from Chinese students start to fallA new report says Australia's universities are too reliant on income from Chinese students.Shutterstock/Nils Versemann

Australia’s leading universities are now looking to India in search of new sources of international students. This comes amid worries they may have reached a “China max” – no more room for growth in Chinese...

Read more …

Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?

  • Written by: Rosemary Stanton, Visiting Fellow, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW
Will eating chicken reduce your risk of breast cancer?While this research has merit, it doesn't exactly tell us eating chicken reduces risk of breast cancer. From shutterstock.com

Research Checks interrogate newly published studies and how they’re reported in the media. The analysis is undertaken by one or more academics not involved with the study, and reviewed by another, to make sure...

Read more …

Free speech or sky vandalism? Here's what the law says about skywriting in Australia

  • Written by: Bradley L Garrett, Research Fellow, University of Sydney
Free speech or sky vandalism? Here's what the law says about skywriting in Australia'Choose life' was scrawled across the sky last Sunday and again today as abortion legislation is debated in the NSW upper house.

A small plane looped through the tranquil and cloudless Sydney sky today, spewing engine-heated liquid paraffin from its exhaust, creating puffy tracers. As people all over the city watched from rooftop bars, beach towels...

Read more …

What should politicians be reading at parliamentary book club? Our experts make their picks

  • Written by: Jane Howard, Deputy Section Editor: Arts + Culture

You might picture a book club around your neighbour’s coffee table, or over beers at the local pub – but what if it took place in Parliament House?

This is the question being asked by Books Create Australia as they open up nominations for their inaugural parliamentary book club. Anyone can nominate an Australian book written in the...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Youth discounts fail to keep young people in private health insurance
  2. Curious Kids: why do we cry?
  3. We built a network of greenhouses and rain shelters to simulate what climate change will do to soils
  4. Rethink inheritances. These days they no longer help the young, they go to the already middle-aged
  5. Yes, GetUp fights for progressive causes, but it is not a political party – and is not beholden to one
  6. How clay helped shape colonial Sydney
  7. how does our blood fight viruses like chicken pox and colds?
  8. Climate change may change the way ocean waves impact 50% of the world’s coastlines
  9. Altruistic or self-serving? Four things judges consider when sentencing politically-motivated crimes
  10. Why do I dwell on the past?
  11. Surge in pre-poll numbers at 2019 federal election changes the relationship between voters and parties
  12. what exactly does a showrunner do?
  13. why memorising poetry still matters for human connection
  14. How many people have eating disorders? We don't really know, and that's a worry
  15. keep in mind the 'bacon and eggs' principle
  16. Frydenberg outlines financial sector reform timetable
  17. For the first time in centuries, we're setting up a generation to be worse off than the one before it
  18. Michelle Grattan on the Pacific Islands Forum wash-up, media freedom and the public service
  19. Pacific Island nations will no longer stand for Australia's inaction on climate change
  20. Glamorising violent offenders with 'true crime' shows and podcasts needs to stop
  21. Case in Victoria could set new legal precedent for stealthing, or removing condom during sex
  22. The exquisite blotched butterfly orchid is an airy jewel of the Australian landscape
  23. No, eating chocolate won't cure depression
  24. Why do different cultures see such similar meanings in the constellations?
  25. What is an inverted yield curve? Why is it panicking markets, and why is there talk of recession?
  26. The regions can take more migrants and refugees, with a little help
  27. The latest action plan to tackle violence against women isn’t perfect, but it takes a much-needed holistic approach
  28. Sydney stabbing shows reporters should not censor what they report on Twitter
  29. Supermarkets put junk food on special twice as often as healthy food, and that's a problem
  30. Should school uniforms be compulsory? We asked five experts
  31. my brush with Susan Sontag and other tales from the gay 'golden age'
  32. farmers in Far North Queensland are being left behind by the digital economy
  33. It'll be hard, but we can feed the world with plant protein
  34. How 'guaranteed' is a rise in the superannuation guarantee?
  35. Beijing is moving to stamp out the Hong Kong protests – but it may have already lost the city for good
  36. Amid talk of recessions, our progress on wages and unemployment is almost non-existent
  37. How do we identify human remains?
  38. How to know if we’re winning the war on Australia’s fire ant invasion, and what to do if we aren't
  39. Explainer: from bloodthirsty beast to saccharine symbol
  40. The Melbourne archbishop said he'd rather go to jail than break confession confidentiality. A new bill could send him there
  41. How ancient seafarers and their dogs helped a humble louse conquer the world
  42. Women aren't better multitaskers than men – they're just doing more work
  43. Can Scott Morrison deliver on climate change in Tuvalu – or is his Pacific 'step up' doomed?
  44. First home buyer schemes aren't enough to meet young adults' housing aspirations
  45. New research shows that Antarctica's largest floating ice shelf is highly sensitive to warming of the ocean
  46. Who am I? Why am I here? Why children should be taught philosophy (beyond better test scores)
  47. 54 million year old fossil flies yield new insight into the evolution of sight
  48. Tighter alcohol licensing hasn't killed live music, but it's harder for emerging artists
  49. Danger close? The battle over the meaning of Long Tan
  50. Australia's tax office can use global data leaks to pursue multinationals, High Court rules

Business News

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

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

The Daily Magazine

How Wide Should Running Shoes Be? Signs Your Shoes Are Too Narrow

Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Shoes: Which Is Better for Australian Trails?

Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...

Architectural Window Shading: Solutions for Triangle Blinds, Raked Glazing, and High Ceilings

Mastering Light and Privacy with Specialized Window Coverings Modern architectural de...

From Suburban Streets to Modern Events: Why Australians Still Love the Ice Cream Truck

Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...

Will These Bloody Kids Ever Move Out? The Resurrection of the Duplex Says No

Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...

Critical Structural Checks to Prioritise Before Renovating an Older Property

The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...

Why Regular Gutter Cleaning Northern Beaches Is Important

Living in the Northern Beaches offers beautiful coastal scenery, fresh air, and leafy surroundings...

Double Glazed Sliding Doors vs Standard Sliding Doors: Key Differences

Sliding doors are a popular choice in modern homes due to their space-saving design and ability to...

How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation Timeline (Without Surprises)

A bathroom renovation rarely feels “small” once work begins. Even modest updates involve multiple ...