Daily Bulletin

Men's Weekly

.

Rhetoric: what was all the talk about?

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor
imageAristotle s definition of rhetoric in one founding text in the rhetorical tradition

A little case of 1616 repeatin’

A concerned friend recently told me of an article he had read in the good press suggesting that Shakespeare was no longer relevant today.

I had to agree with the good press.

To the extent that the young clearly no longer desire...

Read more

ASIC finally pulls the BBSW trigger on ANZ

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

Almost three years after the hares were set running on the Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate (BBSW) scandal by the US regulator the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CTFC), ASIC has finally taken out its gun and aimed it at one of those pesky rabbits – ANZ Bank.

And it’s a blunderbuss, rather than a rifle.

In a civil case in the...

Read more

VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Tony Abbott's policy interventions

  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

It has been a week of political contests, both within party lines and across them. University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Stephen Parker and Professorial Fellow Michelle Grattan take a look at the bitter rivalry between Malcolm Turnbull and Tony Abbott, and the contrasting performances of Treasurer Scott Morrison and his shadow counterpart Chris...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. FactCheck Q A: was Lyle Shelton right about transgender people and a higher suicide risk after surgery?
  2. An environmentally just city works best for all in the end
  3. The stimulus that wasn't: re-interpreting China's monetary moves
  4. How community-based innovation can help Australia close the Indigenous gap
  5. Deep cuts under babies' tongues are unlikely to solve breastfeeding problems
  6. A partial solar eclipse for northern and western Australia
  7. The genetic 'switch' that makes many animals look alike as embryos
  8. Banquet of Secrets: Australian musical theatre comes of age
  9. Here’s why the recent changes to NSW cycling laws may be a good move
  10. Your risk, my reward: is the sharing economy becoming less selfish?
  11. Period drama: why menstrual leave does not strike a blow for gender equality
  12. Vital Signs: Gold star for Glenn Stevens as Australian economy proves resilient
  13. Why the sharing economy could have a hard landing in Australia
  14. Grattan on Friday: Bowen is outshining Morrison in the tax hurdle race
  15. A plebiscite on same-sex marriage would be a failure of parliament's responsibility
  16. Wake up sleepy head: why we fall asleep when we don’t want to
  17. It's not 'doom and gloom' to point out what's really happening to coral reefs
  18. Queensland coal mines will push threatened finch closer to extinction
  19. A digital beehive could warn beekeepers when their hives are under attack
  20. Friday essay: Silver-tongued Turnbull fails to woo the arts vote
  21. Does gender equality suffer when women get menstrual leave?
  22. Chronic stress effects help cancer spread, researchers find
  23. For whom the Pell tolls: what did we learn from George Pell's royal commission appearance?
  24. The Conversation appoints cities and politics editors
  25. Explainer: what are panic attacks and what's happening when we have them?
  26. Does Australia need a Queer History Month?
  27. Female senior managers paid $100,000 less than their male counterparts: study
  28. Bullying linked to gender and sexuality often goes unchecked in schools
  29. US presidential race: why the world should be afraid of a Trump presidency
  30. Besides feverish excitement, hackathons really can spur innovation
  31. Demagoguery the American way
  32. Three things unions can learn from Uber drivers
  33. Out of the ashes of Afghanistan and Iraq: the rise and rise of Islamic State
  34. It takes a lot of water to feed us, but recycled water could help
  35. The NRL kicks off, but do you have to lose a final before you win a final?
  36. Stories of Love and Death: casting a new light on William Yang
  37. Should we scrap the ATAR? What are the alternative options? Experts comment
  38. Trump, Clinton dominate Super Tuesday
  39. Politics podcast: Mathias Cormann on Senate reform
  40. Abbott-Turnbull conflict goes nuclear
  41. Politics Lite as usual in Oscar's bluff
  42. Is a 5.6% increase in private health insurance premiums justified?
  43. Regions at the pointy end of media reform
  44. Chief Scientist's address to the National Press Club: The voyage of science and innovation
  45. Government agrees to change its Senate voting reforms as Shorten replaces Gary Gray
  46. It’s time to drop Australia’s protectionist anti-dumping rules
  47. Lady Gaga vs Lorde: why both tributes captured the essence of David Bowie
  48. Hidden housemates: we live with a zoo of harmless mini-beasts
  49. Why advertisers use pictures to sell pharmaceuticals – and shouldn't
  50. Is a constitutional challenge to Senate voting reforms likely to succeed?

Business News

How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Conveyor System

It’s easy to forget your conveyor is even there, until it stops. And when it does, you’re in a world of delayed orders, unexpected downtime, and one very expensive headache. But the good news is tha...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Virtual CFO Hiring Checklist: 10 Expert Tips in Australia

Hiring a Virtual CFO (VCFO) is no longer just reserved for large corporations. In today’s business environment, where agility, compliance, and strategic foresight are essential, Australian startups...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Top Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Office Removalists in Perth

Moving a workplace is more than shifting workstations and computers; it is a complex project that can affect staff morale, customer service and revenue if it goes off-track. Perth’s commercial prope...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

LayBy Deals