Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Worst reaction to midterm PM change in Newspoll history; contrary polls in Dutton's Dickson

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Worst reaction to midterm PM change in Newspoll history; contrary polls in Dutton's DicksonMost Australians did not want Malcolm Turnbull to be deposed as prime minister.AAP/Lukas Coch

This week’s Newspoll, conducted August 24-26 - the days following the leadership spill - from a sample of 1,780, gave Labor a massive 56-44 lead, a five point gain for Labor since last fortnight. Primary votes were 41% Labor (up six), 33% Coalition...

Read more …

Au Revoir Mirka Mora, your joie de vivre will live on

  • Written by: Sabine Cotte, Honorary fellow of the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation, University of Melbourne
Au Revoir Mirka Mora, your joie de vivre will live onMirka Mora sitting surrounded by her colourful doll and soft sculpture creations and tapestries in 1978.Courtesy of the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive, State Library of Victoria.

Mirka Mora has left us, at the age of 90. She will be missed by her family and friends, who recall her sunny personality and formidable appetite for life. But for all...

Read more …

Australia needs boldness and bravery from Karen Andrews, the new minister for industry, science and technology

  • Written by: Emma Johnston, Professor and Dean of Science, UNSW

It’s almost a year since Australia had a named science minister in Cabinet.

Now the role has been revived, following a weekend ministerial reshuffle after Scott Morrison became the new Australian prime minister.

Today Karen Andrews was sworn in as minister for industry, science and technology, and she joins the cabinet for the first time....

Read more …

what passengers like about Uber

  • Written by: Mary Tate, Research Fellow (DECRA), Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology
what passengers like about UberMany people take Uber not just because they want a ride, but because they want to contribute to a social good.Shutterstock

Uber’s dramatic rise has been accompanied by criticism, including allegations of predatory pricing and flouting of safety and employment laws.

Of course the flipside of this is that Uber allows ordinary people to share...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. We can all help to improve communication for people with disabilities
  2. Behrouz Boochani's unsparing look at the brutality of Manus Island
  3. a few weeks late, but otherwise little change from previous years
  4. Malcolm Fraser's political manifesto would make good reading for the Morrison government
  5. Drought is inevitable, Mr Joyce
  6. why the rock art of Murujuga deserves World Heritage status
  7. Would an eruption in Melbourne really match Hawaii's volcanoes? Here's the evidence
  8. How to get children to eat a rainbow of fruit and vegetables
  9. Turnbull resigning seat on Friday, giving Morrison a real-time voting test
  10. what Turnbull's urban policy has achieved, and where we go from here
  11. Amid blackout scare stories, remember that a grid without power cuts is impossible... and expensive
  12. Australian archaeologists dropped the term 'Stone Age' decades ago, and so should you
  13. Michelle Grattan on the Liberals’ implosion
  14. Australians think our politicians are corrupt, but where is the evidence?
  15. how long are you contagious with gastro?
  16. Business owners' control of their work-life balance is the fine line between hard work and hell
  17. Here's how to reset New Zealand’s cultural diplomacy in the Pacific
  18. Australia was founded on a hypocrisy that haunts us to this day
  19. Do butterflies remember being caterpillars?
  20. If the Liberals have any hope of rebuilding, they might take lessons from Robert Menzies
  21. Cycle, walk, drive or train? Weighing up the healthiest (and safest) ways to get around the city
  22. People who see men and women as fundamentally different are more likely to accept workplace discrimination
  23. small, social programs can help get seniors online
  24. how corporations 'nudge' us into spending more
  25. Furious voters deliver their verdict, with government's huge Newspoll plunge
  26. Julie Bishop goes to backbench, Marise Payne becomes new foreign minister
  27. The Life to Come - this year's Miles Franklin winner
  28. The Lord Howe screw pine is a self-watering island giant
  29. A shocker performance, even by coup standards
  30. With a new prime minister nominated, the Nationals have a rare chance to assert themselves
  31. a new podcast from The Conversation
  32. Memo Scott Morrison: don't chase the 'base'
  33. From Benang to Taboo, Kim Scott memorialises events we don't want to remember
  34. How the hard right terminated Turnbull, only to see Scott Morrison become PM
  35. do their employees have the power?
  36. How hydrogen power can help us cut emissions, boost exports, and even drive further between refills
  37. Scott Morrison is the new Prime Minister after Peter Dutton's giant miscalculation
  38. What kind of prime minister will Scott Morrison be?
  39. Turnbull's problem was that he was a politician for another era
  40. Crazy Rich Asians is a great moment for representation -- but slides over some important questions
  41. Solicitor-General supports Dutton's eligibility for parliament, but with caveats
  42. The economics of Australia's too-common leadership spills
  43. Liberals manage the ugliest, messiest leadership challenge in history
  44. the meaning of food in crime fiction
  45. What causes asthma? What we know, don't know and suspect
  46. it's time to discuss a new framework for central banking
  47. what you didn't know about diamonds
  48. Why queues for women's toilets are longer than men's
  49. A Dutton win would give the conservatives a strangleold on the Liberal party's throat
  50. 'Balmain basket weavers' strike again, tearing the Liberal Party apart

Business News

The Growing Demand for Durable Plastic Packaging Supplies Across Australia

Why Do Australian Businesses Need Reliable Plastic Packaging Supplies? Businesses need packaging that can withstand everyday handling, storage, and distribution without creating avoidable delays. Pla...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Office Cleaning Melbourne: Choosing the Right Scope for Your Office

A well-planned office cleaning Melbourne arrangement starts with a clear understanding of the premises and the people who use it. An office may include private work areas, shared desks, reception, mee...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

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

The Daily Magazine

What Australian Entrepreneurs Should Know About Streamlining Their Financial Processes

Running a small business in Australia demands much more than just delivering a great product or serv...

Supporting Joint Health in Young and Growing Horses

Anyone who has raised a foal through to a rising three-year-old knows how deceptively fast the gro...

Why Is My Switchboard Buzzing? What a Humming Breaker Is Telling You

Most people never hear their switchboard. It sits quietly in a cupboard, a hallway or a meter box ou...

Solar Panels Geelong: Key Factors to Consider Before Installation

Solar power can help households and businesses generate electricity on site, but the value of a syst...

How Rats and Mice Get Into Homes Through Gaps Most People Miss

Rats and mice do not need an open door to get inside a home. They can squeeze through small openings...

Why a Safety Certified I/O Module Matters in Machine Design

Understanding Safety-Related I/O A safety certified I/O module is designed for use within an arch...

How to Compare Ceiling Fans online before Buying

Comparing ceiling fans online before making a purchase helps you understand how each model will su...

How Does a Portable Power Station for Carvan Adventures Support Smarter Camping?

Why Does Off-Grid Camping Need a Reliable Portable Power Station for Carvan Travel?  People often...

How Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services Improve Order Accuracy?

Why Order Accuracy Matters in Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services?  Order accuracy is one...