Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

why police will be crucial players in the battle against coronavirus

  • Written by: Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology, Bond University
why police will be crucial players in the battle against coronavirusAAP/Dean Lewins

As coronavirus continues to affect all aspects of life, law enforcement agencies are playing a more pivotal role in enforcing new health and social regulations while ensuring society continues to function in a civil manner.

So why is law enforcement important in our battle against COVID-19, and what role will it play?

Police help...

Read more …

government tracking of mobile phones could be a potent weapon against COVID-19

  • Written by: Patrick Fair, Adjunct Professor, School of Information Technology, Deakin University

Borders, beaches, pubs and churches are closed, large events are cancelled, and travellers are subject to 14 days’ isolation – all at significant cost to taxpayers and the economy. But could telecommunications technology offer a more targeted approach to controlling the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus?

One possibility is to use...

Read more …

Say what? How to improve virtual catch-ups, book groups and wine nights

  • Written by: Tauel Harper, Lecturer, Media and Communication, UWA, University of Western Australia
Say what? How to improve virtual catch-ups, book groups and wine nightsAlex Dummer/Unsplash, CC BY

Tonight, for the first time in its 12-year history, my weekly boardgame group will meet online, instead of our regular weekly in-person sessions. Tomorrow night, a planned dinner with friends has been downgraded to sharing wine and cheese over Skype, something we are referring to as “facewine”.

COVID-19...

Read more …

How can I treat myself if I've got – or think I've got – coronavirus?

  • Written by: David King, Senior Lecturer, The University of Queensland
How can I treat myself if I've got – or think I've got – coronavirus?Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash

New cases of the coronavirus are reported every day, and as yet there’s no vaccine. So what treatments are available if you’re one of the unlucky ones who gets infected?

If your symptoms are mild, you should treat them the same way you would a cold or flu.

A spectrum of severity

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. how you can contribute to coronavirus research without leaving the house
  2. what is contact tracing and how does it help limit the coronavirus spread?
  3. 'Whatever it takes' should now include a universal basic income
  4. I studied what happens to reef fish after coral bleaching. What I saw still makes me nauseous
  5. We know how long coronavirus survives on surfaces. Here's what it means for handling money, food and more
  6. As we turn to creativity in isolation, the coronavirus is a calamity on top of an arts crisis
  7. tiny moments of pleasure really can help us through this stressful time
  8. The case for a rent holiday for businesses on the coronavirus economic frontline
  9. when you berate people for bad behaviour, they do it more
  10. Want to make social distancing even more effective? It's about time (as well as space)
  11. New ways of 'being together apart' can work for us and the planet long after coronavirus crisis passes
  12. Here's what the coronavirus pandemic can teach us about tackling climate change
  13. a readers' guide to the contenders
  14. why parliaments should keep functioning during the coronavirus crisis
  15. Which leaders and health experts will be on the right side of history on COVID-19 policy?
  16. To get on top of the coronavirus, we also need to test people without symptoms
  17. Which jobs are most at risk from the coronavirus shutdown? 
  18. Schools are moving online, but not all children start out digitally equal
  19. Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty on the coronavirus crisis and the timeline for a vaccine
  20. Why coronavirus may forever change the way we care within families
  21. Life in prison looms for Australia's Christchurch gunman, now NZ's first convicted terrorist
  22. People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus – but we can reduce this risk
  23. Running out of things to do in isolation? Get back in the garden with these ideas from 4 experts
  24. the coronavirus is changing how we care for the dead
  25. what losing live audiences may mean for theatre
  26. how to prevent evictions in an economic crisis
  27. Other countries are shutting schools – why does the Australian government say it's safe to keep them open?
  28. The community-led movement creating hope in the time of coronavirus
  29. Public spaces bind cities together. What happens when coronavirus forces us apart?
  30. We need to consider granting bail to unsentenced prisoners to stop the spread of coronavirus
  31. When one door closes, open a window
  32. How to stay fit and active at home during the coronavirus self-isolation
  33. a new form of marriage in the time of coronavirus?
  34. Private hospitals get grace period before freeze on non-urgent elective surgery
  35. Five principles to follow if your job is to lead your staff through the coronavirus crisis
  36. Can't sleep and feeling anxious about coronavirus? You're not alone
  37. Coronavirus might cause loss of smell, or anosmia. But it probably won't be permanent
  38. Why marine protected areas are often not where they should be
  39. your guide to the Australian payments that will go to the extra million on welfare
  40. how will the emergency release of NSW prisoners due to coronavirus work?
  41. As coronavirus hits holiday lettings, a shift to longer rentals could help many of us
  42. how seeing the molecular machinery of the coronavirus will help scientists design a treatment
  43. Uncertain? Many questions but no clear answers? Welcome to the mind of a scientist
  44. making music in a time of crisis reminds us we belong
  45. In the war against coronavirus, we need the military to play a much bigger role
  46. Universities need to train lecturers in online delivery, or they risk students dropping out
  47. how your personality affects how you cope and what you can do about it
  48. romance fiction to help you through a coronavirus lockdown
  49. Our social identity shapes how we feel about the Adani mine – and it’s making the energy wars worse
  50. A virtual Australian parliament is possible – and may be needed – during the coronavirus pandemic

Business News

How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Bridge...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

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...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...