Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Flawed GST system skews state transport projects

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
image

Commitments by the Commonwealth Government to fund transport infrastructure in the states are invariably announced with fanfare, as state transport ministers celebrate the triumph of securing federal money for their project. It seems such a great win for a state: a big new road or rail link, and someone else paying for it.

On the flipside, state...

Read more …

A grim future for Arrium, Ford and Queensland Nickel workers?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageWhyalla Steelworks, where workers might lose their jobs as operator Arrium goes into voluntary administration.Wayne Thomas/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

The OECD report Back to Work Australia makes some grim predictions for workers who lose their jobs. That is the potential threat facing some 7,000 Arrium employees, those at Queensland Nickel and Caterpillar...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Kitchen Science: everything you eat is made of chemicals
  2. Twisted light could dramatically boost internet speeds
  3. Friday essay: Fury Road, The Force Awakens and the 'real' vs digital effects furphy
  4. Politics podcast: Peter Whish-Wilson on the need for a royal commission into banks
  5. Death of a partner can endanger your heart health
  6. BBSW – too dumb to understand?
  7. Indigenous youth with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder need Indigenous-run alternatives to prison
  8. We've found a Shakespeare folio but a swag of original plays are still missing
  9. New relaxed drone regulations will help the industry take off
  10. If not Gonski funding, then what?
  11. Do women take their husband's surname after marriage because of biology?
  12. High housing costs create worries for city tourism and hospitality
  13. Lessons in living heritage from Tokyo to Adelaide
  14. Virtual reality brings new dimension to conservation
  15. Labor takes lead in Newspoll as state income tax plan bombs
  16. Superannuation 'objective' likely to be captured by industry
  17. Coral Bleaching Taskforce: more than 1,000 km of the Great Barrier Reef has bleached
  18. We can't trust drug companies to wine, dine and educate doctors about the drugs they prescribe
  19. Invisible influence: why sales reps are forming relationships with nurses
  20. Hillary Clinton as president will not necessarily be a feminist coup
  21. Nudges, not legislation will drive people to save more for retirement
  22. The banking sector can do its bit to combat family violence
  23. How ancient Aboriginal star maps have shaped Australia's highway network
  24. Turnbull needs to act on bank royal commission to boost his credibility on the unions
  25. Politics podcast: Glenn Lazarus on the government's industrial relations legislation
  26. The Carmichael mine lease shows that decisions on coal need a much wider perspective
  27. Weekly Dose: ecstasy, the party drug that could be used to treat PTSD
  28. Banking – the culture wars
  29. Banks get a bollocking from Turnbull on ethics
  30. Hidden housemates: Australia's huge and hairy huntsman spiders
  31. St Vincent's scandal: what is cancer chemotherapy and why is correct dosing important?
  32. How council mergers and reforms imperil local government democracy
  33. Higher education policies could result in big increase to federal debt: experts respond
  34. The Walking Dead: why that final point-of-view shot tells us nothing
  35. Panama Papers' dodgy middlemen are nothing new, as our own tax scandals show
  36. Trees versus light rail: we need to rethink skewed urban planning values
  37. Benefits of the census retaining names and addresses should outweigh privacy fears
  38. The leakers of Panama
  39. Online retailers yet to harness big social data
  40. How secure is your smartphone's lock screen?
  41. Don’t believe everything you see on TV: hypnosis is less far fetched and far more important
  42. Reforms to Victoria's family violence responses must close the web and bring perpetrators into view
  43. Speaking with: Rhonda Itaoui on navigating the city as a young Muslim
  44. Development banks threaten to unleash an infrastructure tsunami on the environment
  45. 'Our man elsewhere': Alan Moorehead in war and peace
  46. Shorten targets principals in offensive against Turnbull on government schools
  47. Four-year federal terms are too hard, but what about making the three-year term fixed?
  48. The Hobbit gets a little older, and science a little wiser
  49. Boosting Indigenous-only services alone won't end Aboriginal family violence
  50. What will the scrapping of Queensland's anti-bikie laws mean for organised crime?

Business News

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

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 Daily Magazine

Choosing an ELISA Format That Matches Your Target

A colorimetric ELISA ends with a plate that has developed color, and the instinct is to read more ...

Why Accurate Measurements Matter When Ordering Flatpack Cabinets

Ordering flatpack cabinets can make a renovation or storage project more manageable, but the proce...

How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...