Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn't mean the elderly shouldn't get them

  • Written by: Paul Komesaroff, Professor of Medicine, Monash University
A coronavirus spike may put ICU beds in short supply. But that doesn't mean the elderly shouldn't get themShutterstock

Although recent encouraging news suggests the rate of new coronavirus cases in Australia is slowing, our medical facilities could still be overwhelmed at some point.

One modelling study has suggested that, if public health measures are not observed or do not work, demand for the existing 2,200 intensive care unit (ICU) beds in Australia...

Read more …

Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunity

  • Written by: Ilan Noy, Professor and Chair in the Economics of Disasters, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Coronavirus support packages will reshape the future economy, and that presents an opportunityShutterstock

Governments across the world have rolled out extensive financial packages to support individuals, businesses and large corporations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Equally, central banks have decreased their lending rates to almost zero, and have announced extensive and previously untested direct lending to private corporations and...

Read more …

How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are 'spillovers' becoming more common?

  • Written by: Steve Wylie, Adjunct Associate Professor, Murdoch University
How do viruses mutate and jump species? And why are 'spillovers' becoming more common?Shutterstock

Viruses are little more than parasitic fragments of RNA or DNA. Despite this, they are astonishingly abundant in number and genetic diversity. We don’t know how many virus species there are, but there could be trillions.

Past viral epidemics have influenced the evolution of all life. In fact, about 8% of the human genome consists...

Read more …

Guide to the Classics: Albert Camus' The Plague

  • Written by: Matthew Sharpe, Associate Professor in Philosophy, Deakin University

Some weeks ago, I got an email from a student who had returned to Northern Italy over Christmas to see family.

Unable to return to Australia, they were in lockdown. The hospitals were filling up fast, as COVID-19 began to spiral out of control. Sales of Albert Camus’ 1947 novel The Plague (La Peste) were spiking. Everyone was buying it.

Rere...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Three reasons why Jacinda Ardern's coronavirus response has been a masterclass in crisis leadership
  2. What if I can't pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia
  3. 5½ ways to make movie masterpieces at home
  4. Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgent
  5. During the Great Depression, many newspapers betrayed their readers. Some are doing it again now
  6. 'Stupid coronavirus!' In uncertain times, we can help children through mindfulness and play
  7. 'Zoombombers' want to troll your online meetings. Here's how to stop them
  8. Can I visit my boyfriend or my parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in the Northern Territory and Tasmania
  9. Can I visit my boyfriend or my parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in Western Australia
  10. What does the coronavirus pandemic sound like? The voices of people struggling, secluding and surviving around the world
  11. Australia's telcos, banks and supermarkets granted exemption to cartel laws
  12. Young people are anxious about coronavirus. Political leaders need to talk with them, not at them
  13. Sleep won't cure the coronavirus but it can help our bodies fight it
  14. Can I visit my boyfriend? My parents? Go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in the ACT and South Australia explained
  15. This lizard lays eggs and gives live birth. We think it's undergoing a major evolutionary transition
  16. Vale Bruce Dawe, Australia's 'Poet of Suburbia'
  17. While we fixate on coronavirus, Earth is hurtling towards a catastrophe worse than the dinosaur extinction
  18. Thanks to coronavirus, Scott Morrison will become a significant prime minister
  19. mom jeans and nostalgia in a time of uncertainty
  20. the simple technology that could help stop coronavirus spreading
  21. Scott Morrison is steering in the right direction, but we're going to need a bigger boat
  22. It is necessary to worry about health, but pessimism about the economy will hurt us
  23. Imagine if we could extract a permanent vaccine against hyper-partisanship from COVID-19
  24. Where are we at with developing a vaccine for coronavirus?
  25. Democracy 2025 - How does Australia compare: what makes a leading democracy? With Michelle Grattan, Mark Evans and Ian Chubb
  26. Morrison has rescued childcare from COVID-19 collapse – but the details are still murky
  27. Free child care to help nearly one million families, especially workers in essential services
  28. Who can get tested for coronavirus?
  29. 1 in 10 children affected by bushfires is Indigenous. We've been ignoring them for too long
  30. How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home
  31. what are Australia's obligations to cruise ships off its coast under international law?
  32. Can I still go to the dentist? How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth
  33. COVID-19 has thrown year 12 students' lives into chaos. So what can we do?
  34. We've known about pandemic health messaging since 1918. So when it comes to coronavirus, what has Australia learnt?
  35. a more equitable public health agenda
  36. if you and your ex don't agree, what are your rights?
  37. How coronavirus challenges Muslims' faith and changes their lives
  38. Australia's post-war recovery program provides clues as to how to get out of this
  39. Ancient Greek ideas on the health of the body politic
  40. coronavirus shows again why we value expertise when it come to our health
  41. With pokies shut down, coronavirus stress could drive more people to reckless online gambling
  42. how to make sure your dog doesn't get canine cabin fever
  43. this ancient skull is helping us trace the path that led to modern childhood
  44. Can I visit my boyfriend? My parents? Can I go fishing or bushwalking? Coronavirus rules in NSW, Queensland and Victoria explained
  45. What can you use a telehealth consult for and when should you physically visit your GP?
  46. Local newspapers are an 'essential service'. They deserve a government rescue package, too
  47. the two faces of China in the wake of coronavirus
  48. Using nursing assistants to fill coronavirus gaps brings risks if they're not up to the job
  49. If coronavirus cases don't grow any faster, our health system will probably cope
  50. 9 reasons we should be eating microalgae

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

South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

How Long Does a Solar Home Battery Last? LFP Cycles and Warranty Explained

A battery does not usually reach its advertised cycle count and suddenly stop working. Capacity ch...

How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

Finding the right childcare professional can make everyday family life easier and give parents gre...

The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

Australia's hiring market has cooled considerably since the post-pandemic frenzy of 2021 and 2022. F...

The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

A blocked hand basin feels local. So does a slow shower. Homeowners naturally focus on the fixture...

AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

For the past couple of years, artificial intelligence in marketing has mostly lived in the "let's se...

What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...