Daily Bulletin

Men's Weekly

.

Higher property prices linked to income inequality: study

  • Written by Hassan F. Gholipour, Lecturer in Economics, Swinburne University of Technology

Higher property prices are not only associated with higher income inequality but also with a higher inequality in household spending, our research shows. We examined three decades of data from 1982 to 2012 in Iran, where income inequality is the highest in the Middle East. We found that a 1% increase in housing costs increases income inequality...

Read more

How do you talk to kids about racism?

  • Written by Naomi Priest, Fellow, ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University
imageIt is a myth that children don’t notice difference or 'see' race.from www.shutterstock.com

Issues related to racism and racial discrimination feature in our news and social media feeds with alarming regularity.

This year more and more stories have emerged around “black face”, hotly contested debates about cartoons, free speech and...

Read more

Is the investment in private health insurance worthwhile?

  • Written by Lesley Russell, Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
imageIt's basically impossible to tell the difference between various policies and levels of cover. from www.shutterstock.com.au

A frequent topic of conversation at any social or workplace gathering is the cost and unfairness of private health insurance. Despite guaranteed free treatment in public hospitals, we are both conditioned and persuaded to...

Read more

Mythbusting Ancient Rome – throwing Christians to the lions

  • Written by Shushma Malik, Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History, The University of Queensland
imageWas persecution a consistent imperial policy, and what types of punishments were inflicted on Christians? The Christian Martyrs' Last Prayer by Jean-Léon Gérôme (1883)/Wikimedia Commons

‘CHRISTIANS TO THE LIONS!’ rang without end through all quarters of the city.

So writes Henryk Sienkiewicz in his novel Quo Vadis...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. CSI trees: how forensic science is helping combat illegal logging
  2. Deal on whistleblowers wins first double-dissolution bill
  3. Nationals buck government line on Adler
  4. Dutton hits back at criticism of his attack on Fraser refugee policy
  5. Senate targets Kitching's 'untruthful' evidence to commission
  6. Brandis says Queensland Liberal National Party merger could be revisited
  7. Australia must catch up with Papua New Guinea on how we tax gas
  8. Creativity and resilience: how do war survivors make international justice work for them?
  9. Health Check: are cosmetics containing Vitamin A safe during pregnancy?
  10. Dutton's demonisation of refugees is the latest play in a zero-sum game
  11. The off-topic Conversation #112
  12. FactCheck Q A: how much was spent on the Cambodia refugee deal and how many were settled?
  13. Viewpoints: should Australian companies set executive pay to a US benchmark?
  14. Trump’s America: the irresponsible stakeholder?
  15. Trump's economic impact slower, smaller than predicted – but still bad: Deloitte
  16. Reinventing density: overcoming the suburban setback
  17. If we find ET, don't talk to it, says the man who wants to find ET
  18. Schools will teach 'soft skills' from 2017, but assessing them presents a challenge
  19. Looking for health advice? Don't consult health magazines, try Dolly
  20. When it comes to books and copyright, the government should leave things as they are
  21. Why special tax breaks for seniors should go
  22. Trumpism as Whitelash
  23. After objectivity?
  24. How the brain changes in Alzheimer's Disease: a new view
  25. What is taurine and how can it improve psychosis?
  26. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on 457 visas
  27. If the 'bond market rout' continues it could impact home prices
  28. ‘The single biggest reform to child welfare’ is a re-run of decade-old promises
  29. It's time to reduce the number of PhD students, or rethink how doctoral programs work
  30. Why won't Australia ratify an international deal to cut mercury pollution?
  31. The emotions at play when customers con businesses
  32. Language matters in science and mathematics - here’s why
  33. Pressure on Malcolm Turnbull to bend to conservatives is stronger than ever
  34. Amazon's new Grand Tour series could be the next illegal download victim
  35. Reviving Indigenous languages – not as easy as it seems
  36. New study finds common link across autism spectrum disorders
  37. Drug rehab and group therapy: do they work?
  38. Small businesses get long-term financial boost from social responsibility: study
  39. Friday essay: the arts and our still-born national identity
  40. Selfie is not a dirty word
  41. Grattan on Friday: Trumpism has Shorten and Turnbull focusing on the politics of 'disquiet'
  42. Define 'fairness' more broadly than winners and losers from individuals decisions: Turnbull
  43. Which protest movement has been most successful?
  44. The real issues with the 457 visa aren't being addressed
  45. Why transport projects aren't as good for your health as they could be
  46. Making university admissions process more transparent is important, but won't help improve equity
  47. Weekly Dose: Ritalin, helpful for many with ADHD but dangerous if abused by those without it
  48. Floods play a vital role in ecosystems – it's time to get out of their way
  49. Brian Howe on what Bill Shorten must do to revitalise social democracy
  50. Discount chemists are cheapening the quality of pharmacy along with the price

Business News

Workplace Health Checks: A Smart Investment for Small Business Success

Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Rising Demand: Why Melbourne Needs More Electricians Now

Melbourne is running on change. Rooftops are filling with solar, carports are getting charge points, and older switchboards are being rebuilt so homes and shops can carry smarter, heavier loads. If yo...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

What Designers Really Think About Your Current Marketing Collateral

Key Takeaways: Designers notice structure, typography, and colour choices before the content itself Consistency across all collateral strengthens brand recognition and builds trust Overly bu...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

LayBy Deals