Daily Bulletin

Men's Weekly

.

Franchises shouldn't share responsibilities for stuff-ups

  • Written by Lorelle Frazer, Professor and Director, Franchising Centre, Griffith University
image

The government’s plan to combat recent cases of franchise misbehaviour by holding franchisors responsible for wage underpayments by their franchisees, could undermine the business model of franchises.

Franchisors and franchisees operate as separate legal entities. Until now, franchisors have relied on this separation to avoid responsibility...

Read more

Getting smarter about city lights is good for us and nature too

  • Written by Alex Kusmanoff, PhD candidate, Inter-disciplinary Conservation Science and Research Group, RMIT University
image

Ideas to enhance the liveability and sustainability of our cities have attracted a lot of interest recently. Examples include establishing or enhancing “urban forests”, or “bringing back nature” into cities to support animals and ecosystems displaced by human activity.

While these projects focus on creating space for nature...

Read more

How to choose the best NBN plan for your needs

  • Written by Thas Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, Director - Melbourne Networked Society Institute, Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Co-Founder/Academic Director - Melbourne Accelerator Program, University of Melbourne
imageWhich NBN plan should you use to connect to the internet?Flickr/Hideya HAMANO, CC BY-NC-ND

As the National Broadband Network (NBN) roll out continues, those privileged to have access to the network will be hunting for bargains when it comes to choosing a broadband plan.

Currently there are large number of broadband plans from 69 registered internet...

Read more

Indonesia should make land acquisitions more transparent and participative

  • Written by Muhammad Faiz Aziz, Researcher, Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK)

To improve Indonesia’s economy, President Joko Widodo has made infrastructure development – the building of roads, ports, power plants and other public utility services – his main agenda item since being elected two years ago.

From Aceh to Papua, infrastructure projects in the Indonesian archipelago are being accelerated.

Economist...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Climate change played a role in Australia's hottest October and Tasmania's big dry in 2015
  2. Infographic: climate change and 2015's year of wild weather
  3. NSW bail laws mean well but are landing homeless kids in prison
  4. Friday essay: can looking at art make for better doctors?
  5. Book review: Do we live in A Fortunate Universe?
  6. Vital Signs: Treasurer Morrison is about to face a reality check
  7. How to be a healthy user of social media
  8. Lack of education doubles the chance of heart attack and stroke
  9. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 12
  10. Grattan on Friday: Big issues out of Malcolm Turnbull's reach
  11. Blocking access to illegal file-share websites won't stop illegal downloading
  12. Indonesia and Australia are sleeping ocean superpowers
  13. Server down: what caused the ATO systems to crash
  14. Here's looking at: black ground, 1989 by Judy Watson
  15. As we head into the time of Trump, we need to rethink our foreign policy
  16. Podemos find itself caught between the battle lines of Spanish politics
  17. PBO report shows blowout in cost of the government's loans to the NBN
  18. Politics podcast: Chris Richardson on the state of the Australian economy
  19. Euthanasia and palliative sedation are distinct concepts – intent matters
  20. Speaking with: Serial's Julie Snyder about making groundbreaking podcasts
  21. How to pick an ethically raised ham this Christmas
  22. Aleppo’s fall marks a turning point, not the end of the Syrian war
  23. Trump presidency presents challenges and opportunities for the environment
  24. Star Wars: Rogue One highlights an uncomfortable fact – military robots can change sides
  25. 'Big government' hurts growth? It's not as simple as that
  26. Why every generation feels entitled
  27. Alcohol and drug use exacerbate family violence and can be dealt with
  28. Academics must work at building public trust in their expertise
  29. Rising power bills signal the end of an era for Australia's electricity grid
  30. A prescription for porn: should sex therapists recommend pornography to patients?
  31. The Christmas Film Recommendables - Part 11
  32. New solicitor-general wins plaudits
  33. Thomas Schelling: the legacy of a master strategist
  34. Business Briefing: when robots and customers meet
  35. Simple thinking in a complex world is a recipe for disaster
  36. As Australia reforms its laws to protect those with mental illness, is Queensland going backwards?
  37. Perth to London non-stop: great for travellers, but little help for emissions
  38. A library without librarians is a just a shed full of books
  39. To Russia with love: Trump's precarious path on hacking and intelligence
  40. NAPLAN results: moving beyond our obsession with numbers
  41. Half the world's ecosystems at risk from habitat loss, and Australia is one of the worst
  42. Politicians who tweet-shame risk economic damage
  43. Financial gamble? My brain made me do it
  44. The Electoral College could end Trump’s presidency before it begins – but it probably won't
  45. Rex Tillerson and the new transnational oligarchy
  46. Government spending on education: the winners and losers
  47. Gambling industry finds plenty of political guns for hire to defend the status quo
  48. How blockchain will transform our cities
  49. Why we are willing to pay for mega expensive things
  50. Morrison moves to reassure credit ratings agencies

Business News

How BSM Law Influences Modern Legal Practices

Business Services Management (BSM) law has been largely overlooked or ignored over the past few decades, but BSM (Business Services Management) law is becoming a central practice area in many modern l...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why Choosing the Right Labour Hire Company on the Gold Coast Matters for Your Business

Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Importance of Scrap Metal Melbourne Recycling and Car Battery Disposal

In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

LayBy Deals