Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Could managers BE any more authentic? 3 ways you can improve your leadership skills by watching Friends

  • Written by: Nathalie Collins, Academic Director (National Programs), Edith Cowan University
Could managers BE any more authentic? 3 ways you can improve your leadership skills by watching FriendsYou might switch on friends to switch off – but it can teach you how to be a better manager. Warner Bros

The hit sitcom Friends aired for the first time 25 years ago this week. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey have not aged on our small screen – and neither has their charm. Make no mistake: these characters were crafted...

Read more …

Robo-debt is only one way government stigmatises claimants. There's only so much a class action can do

  • Written by: Helen Hodgson, Professor, Curtin Law School and Curtin Business School, Curtin University

The robo-debt recovery programme has been criticised as badly designed and unfair ever since it began in mid 2016.

A year later the Senate Committee on Community Affairs recommended it be put on hold until its design flaws could be addressed, yet there has been a procession of stories since of people who have had their payments cut off or money...

Read more …

How other countries get parents to vaccinate their kids (and what Australia can learn)

  • Written by: Katie Attwell, Senior Lecturer, University of Western Australia
How other countries get parents to vaccinate their kids (and what Australia can learn)Different countries take different approaches to get parents to vaccinate their children. But saying which one works best is difficult.from www.shutterstock.com

Countries around the world, including Australia, are using different ways to get parents to vaccinate their children.

Our new research, published this week in the journal Milbank Quarterly,...

Read more …

PayID data breaches show Australia's banks need to be more vigilant to hacking

  • Written by: Paul Haskell-Dowland, Associate Dean (Computing and Security), Edith Cowan University
PayID data breaches show Australia's banks need to be more vigilant to hackingLinking your mobile number to your bank account could have unintended consequences.SewCream/Shutterstock.com

When we think of a bank robbery, we might imagine a safe with the door blown open. But nowadays it might be more accurate to picture criminals accessing our bank account online from another country. Bank robbers don’t need balaclavas...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Albanese defends social activism by businesses
  2. Why our response to climate change needs to be a just and careful revolution that limits pushback
  3. If you want to cut bullying in schools, look at the 'invisible violence' in our society
  4. Superblocks are transforming Barcelona. They might work in Australian cities too
  5. Robo-debt class action could deliver justice for tens of thousands of Australians instead of mere hundreds
  6. Media polarisation dangerous for democracy and for science: Sinodinos
  7. Arthur Sinodinos with some reflections and advice
  8. embodied performance about working in a Brisbane porno shop
  9. Apple Arcade and Google Stadia aim to offer frictionless game streaming, if your NBN plan can handle it
  10. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian avoids a spill but remains in troubled waters
  11. climate change affects our mental health, too
  12. As pressure on Iran mounts, there is little room for quiet diplomacy to free detained Australians
  13. 'An insult' – politicians sing the praises of the cashless welfare card, but those forced to use it disagree
  14. Why it's time for New Zealanders to learn more about their own country's history
  15. Keeping the city cool isn't just about tree cover – it calls for a commons-based climate response
  16. The Way We Live Now – powerful, troubling photographs of a crowded planet and uncertain future
  17. 'predatory' climate deniers are a threat to our children
  18. Suddenly, the world's biggest trade agreement won't allow corporations to sue governments
  19. why are some twins identical and some not?
  20. Greens' challenge aptly described by Paddy Manning, but with no solutions in sight
  21. what happens when magnetic north and true north align?
  22. Jim Chalmers on the need to change economic course
  23. Reality slippages and narcissistic stereotyping
  24. You can help track 4 billion bogong moths with your smartphone – and save pygmy possums from extinction
  25. Is vigorous exercise safe during the third trimester of pregnancy?
  26. Climate change is the defining issue of our time – we're giving it the attention it deserves
  27. when communities must move because of climate change
  28. Australia to attend climate summit empty-handed despite UN pleas to ‘come with a plan'
  29. how supermarket pharmacies could change the way we shop
  30. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro wants to take your laptop's job (and price tag)
  31. As Scott Morrison heads to Washington, the US-Australia alliance is unlikely to change
  32. we need to teach kids activities they'll go on to enjoy
  33. Morrison's right hand man dispenses with niceties in lecturing big business
  34. New musical has enough warmth, witty lines and catchy tunes to win its own fangirls
  35. Polycystic kidney disease, the most common genetic kidney disorder you've probably never heard of
  36. Michelle Grattan on Gladys Liu and the government's plan to drug-test welfare recipients
  37. Bupa's nursing home scandal is more evidence of a deep crisis in regulation
  38. Actually, it's okay to disagree. Here are 5 ways we can argue better
  39. Why declaring a national climate emergency would neither be realistic or effective
  40. Women may find it tougher to get an abortion if the religious discrimination bill becomes law
  41. why traditional Persian music should be known to the world
  42. Nuclear power should be allowed in Australia – but only with a carbon price
  43. All this overinflated talk about an index-fund bubble is very passive-aggressive
  44. Australia should try to keep more international students who are trained in our universities
  45. Breeding single-sex animal populations could help prevent disease and poverty
  46. If Auckland's plan to include Māori histories in city centre upgrade is genuine, it must act on inequalities
  47. Asking questions about Gladys Liu is not racist
  48. NZ children see more than 40 ads for unhealthy products each day. It's time to change marketing rules
  49. A new inquiry into Indigenous policy must address the root causes of failure
  50. In an age of Elsa/Spider-Man romantic mash ups, how to monitor YouTube's children's content?

Business News

How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

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

The Daily Magazine

Small Acts, Big Impact: How Australians Can Give Back to Their Communities

There is a common belief that giving back requires either a lot of money or a lot of time. Big chequ...

The Lost Art of Saying Thank You and Why It Still Matters

Somewhere between the arrival of email and the rise of the reaction emoji, the humble thank you shra...

How Non-Competitive Sports Programs Benefit Early Childhood Development

Australia is known globally as a sporting nation, yet recent statistics paint a surprisingly differe...

The Hidden Health Impacts of Digital Screens on Developing Eyes

Modern Australian childhood is undeniably intertwined with technology. From educational tablets in p...

GRC Consulting and Cyber Security Consulting for Businesses

Businesses face risks such as ransomware attacks, data breaches, violations of regulatory standards ...

How to Set a Budget Before Bidding at Auction

Placing a bid at an online art auction is an exciting way to discover rare paintings, home content...

Does a Modern James Bond Exist?

Image Credit: MysteryShot What the Movies Get Right About Private Investigators There are a few mov...

How Australian Businesses Can Effectively Manage Tax Audits and Disputes

Managing a small business in Australia is inherently challenging, but recent shifts in regulatory ...

From Coastal Calm to Classic Comfort: The Right Carpet for Every Style of Home

Carpet is often chosen near the end of a room makeover, after the walls, furniture, and lighting h...