Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Bee aware, but not alarmed: here's what you need to know about honey bee stings

  • Written by: Ronelle Welton, University of Melbourne
imageBees don’t attack unless they feel threatened.Shutterstock

A Victorian man died yesterday after being stung by several bees. While bee sting deaths are rare (bees claim around two Australian lives each year), bees cause more hospitalisations than any venomous creature.

imageBee stings cause nearly the same number of deaths each year as snake bites.T...

Read more …

How the same-sex marriage survey got us talking about – and trusting – data

  • Written by: Liz Allen, Demographer, ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University

Internet speed and download potential is what commonly comes to mind when we think of data. But Australia has recently been talking a different kind of data: statistics.

Australia has never seen the likes of the same-sex marriage survey. And the process gave us a crash course in using data to inform change.


Read more:What the numbers say (and...

Read more …

FactCheck: has Queensland Labor created 'more than four times' as many jobs as the LNP?

  • Written by: Fabrizio Carmignani, Professor, Griffith Business School, Griffith University

… we have created 122,500 jobs – more than four times the number of jobs created under the Newman-Nicholls government. – Queensland Labor Work Ready Queensland policy document, November 2, 2017.

With unemployment in Queensland running above the national average – more than double the national average in some parts of the...

Read more …

Wonder Woman and Aquaman are the only charismatic leads in Justice League

  • Written by: Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Notre Dame Australia
imageJason Mamoa as Aquaman and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman are the best things about Justice League.Atlas Entertainment, Cruel & Unusual Films, DC Comics

Films based on DC comics have tended to be meaner, more violent, and more downbeat than their Marvel equivalents. This is, perhaps, because of the popularity of urban vigilante Batman, brought to...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. War and democracy – who decides?
  2. The blockchain does not eliminate the need for trust
  3. Why there should be no room in the law for celebrants to discriminate on same-sex marriage
  4. The public should be 'shocked, dismayed and disgusted' at the major banks
  5. Same-sex marriage results crush the idea that Australian voters crave conservatism
  6. The race to save up to 50 shipwrecks from looters in Southeast Asia
  7. The NSW assisted dying bill isn't as robust as Victoria's model
  8. We've found an exo-planet with an extraordinarily eccentric orbit
  9. Don't give up on Pacific Island nations yet
  10. Natural hazard risk: is it just going to get worse or can we do something about it?
  11. NAPLAN only tells part of the story of student achievement
  12. Increasing wages would make the Australian economy safer
  13. Politics podcast: the Greens' Jordon Steele-John on being an 'accidental' senator
  14. High Court strikes again – knocking out replacement senator Hollie Hughes
  15. How social conservatism among ethnic communities drove a strong 'no' vote in western Sydney
  16. Explainer: mass coral spawning, a wonder of the natural world
  17. The road to same-sex marriage support has been long – and the fight isn't over yet
  18. What the numbers say (and don't say) in the same-sex marriage survey
  19. No, you shouldn't eat your placenta, here's why
  20. Full response from One Nation Queensland leader Steve Dickson for a FactCheck on fathers dying by suicide
  21. The Conversation will no longer be publishing columns
  22. Same-sex marriage result delivers much-needed good news for embattled Turnbull
  23. Same-sex marriage survey by the stats: a resounding 'yes' but western Sydney leads 'no' vote
  24. The marriage equality survey is won, but the battle against discrimination continues
  25. Australians vote overwhelmingly to legalise same-sex marriage
  26. Turnbull is on the winning side on marriage equality, but his troubles are far from over
  27. How to talk to your kids about today's same-sex marriage postal survey result
  28. As Australians say 'yes' to marriage equality, the legal stoush over human rights takes centre stage
  29. How the 'yes' vote will impact workers and HR
  30. Talking Ordinary: from Simic to Farrell
  31. Adani aside, North Queensland voters care about crime and cost of living
  32. QLD Election FactCheck: are 'up to 21 fathers' dying by suicide every week?
  33. Curious Kids: Do most volcanologists die from getting too close to volcanoes?
  34. Mungo Man returns home: there is still much he can teach us about ancient Australia
  35. Time for a global agreement on minerals to fuel the clean energy transition
  36. Three charts on: brain cancer in Australia
  37. Rembrandt, capitalism and great art: the Dutch golden age comes to Sydney
  38. A city that forgets about human connections has lost its way
  39. Shorten goes for broke in byelection with mega stakes for Turnbull
  40. Four reasons Victorian MPs say 'no' to assisted dying, and why they're misleading
  41. The Trans-Pacific Partnership is back: experts respond
  42. Newspoll 55-45 to Labor as Turnbull's better PM lead falls to 2. Qld and Alabama polling
  43. As China flexes its muscles in Antarctica, science is the best diplomatic tool on the frozen continent
  44. Book review: Curing Affluenza takes aim at our all-consuming passions
  45. Australia's tenuous place in the new global economy
  46. Here’s looking at: Pipilotti Rist, Ever Is Over All
  47. What is the best way to respond to the Rohingya crisis: boycott, sanctions or engagement?
  48. Shorten recruits Keneally for Bennelong, as citizenship crisis claims Lambie
  49. Teaching kids 21st century skills early will help prepare them for their future
  50. High energy costs make vulnerable households reluctant to use air conditioning: study

Business News

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

Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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...