Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Climate change forced these Fijian communities to move – and with 80 more at risk, here's what they learned

  • Written by: Annah Piggott-McKellar, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland
Climate change forced these Fijian communities to move – and with 80 more at risk, here's what they learnedMany houses were flattened after Tropical Cyclone Evan, leading to the partial relocation of the Fijian viillage Denimanu. Rowena Harbridge/AusAID, CC BY-SA

The original Fijian village of Vunidogoloa is abandoned. Houses, now dilapidated, remain overgrown with vegetation. Remnants of an old seawall built to protect the village is a stark reminder...

Read more …

It's time to properly acknowledge - and celebrate

  • Written by: Christopher Sainsbury, Senior Lecturer Composition, Australian National University
It's time to properly acknowledge - and celebrateComposer William Barton in 2013. Indigenous composers have long been working in the field, but the contribution of Indigenous music and culture to Australian composition deserves greater recognition.David Crosling/AAP

Indigenous composers have been around for a long time, with Deborah Cheetham and myself working in composition for some 30 years,...

Read more …

Despite its green image, NZ has world's highest proportion of species at risk

  • Written by: Michael (Mike) Joy, Senior Researcher; Institute for Governance and Policy Studies, Victoria University of Wellington
Despite its green image, NZ has world's highest proportion of species at riskAbout 74% of New Zealand's land birds, including the endemic takahe, are either threatened or at risk of extinction.AAP/Brendon Doran, CC BY-ND

A recent update on the state of New Zealand’s environment paints a particularly bleak picture about the loss of native ecosystems and the plants and animals within them.

Almost two-thirds of rare...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. why this election is posing problems for the media
  2. How we found a white dwarf – a stellar corpse – by accident
  3. what is Sjögren’s syndrome, the condition Venus Williams lives with?
  4. It's time 'coercive control' was made illegal in Australia
  5. How the decision to paywall NZ's largest newspaper will affect other media
  6. the 'credit squeeze' that nearly swept Menzies from power in 1961
  7. How a bias towards built heritage threatens the protection of cultural landscapes in New Zealand
  8. does Rugby Australia have legal grounds to sack Israel Folau for anti-gay social media posts?
  9. Too many Australians miss out on timely dental care – Labor's pledge is just a start
  10. Orwell's 1984 and how it helps us understand tyrannical power today
  11. The newest election faultline isn't left versus right, it's young versus old -- and it's hardening
  12. despite record youth enrolments, Australia’s voter base is ageing
  13. Informal and illegal housing on the rise as our cities fail to offer affordable places to live
  14. Why your veterinarian may refuse to euthanise your pet
  15. wobbling jets from a black hole that's 'feeding' on a companion star
  16. Shorten had the content, Morrison had the energy in first debate
  17. Vale Les Murray, a witty, anti-authoritarian, national poet who spoke to the world
  18. Morrison and Shorten take aim at one another in leaders' debate: experts respond
  19. How three scientists navigated the personal and career implications of a name change with marriage
  20. Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Hughes on political advertising
  21. how to start exercising if you're out of shape
  22. Labor's Newspoll lead falls to 51-49 on dubious assumptions as Palmer and Coalition do a deal
  23. Dingoes and humans were once friends. Separating them could be why they attack
  24. an arbitration dispute and the first ousting of a PM from parliament
  25. It's the luxuries that give it away. To fight corruption, follow the goods
  26. why do we have a QWERTY keyboard instead of putting the letters in alphabetical order?
  27. Nothing to fear? How humans (and other intelligent animals) might ruin the autonomous vehicle utopia
  28. parents, children, and educators stand to benefit, but questions remain
  29. Petrol shortages and the dawn of the Menzies era
  30. Three weeks of early voting has a significant effect on democracy. Here's why
  31. How many species on Earth? Why that's a simple question but hard to answer
  32. 23.9% is a meaningless figure, ignore the tax-to-GDP ratio
  33. a new book examines #MeToo in Australia
  34. Public schools actually outperform private schools, and with less money
  35. Election tightens in Newspoll – Labor lead narrows to 51-49%
  36. Bill Shorten promises $4 billion for child care, benefitting 887,000 families
  37. Morrison brings immigration centre stage with freeze on refugee intake
  38. Palmer flypaper sticky for both sides
  39. It's not worth wiping out a species for the Yeelirrie uranium mine
  40. Michelle Grattan on week two of the campaign #AusVotes
  41. Palmer's preference deal and watergate woes
  42. Why New Zealand needs to translate its response to Christchurch attacks into foreign policy
  43. Labor's crackdown on temporary visa requirements won't much help Australian workers
  44. New Zealand's dismal record on child poverty and the government's challenge to turn it around
  45. Lies, obfuscation and fake news make for a dispiriting – and dangerous – election campaign
  46. What's the school cleaner's name? How kids, not just cleaners, are paying the price of outsourcing
  47. Vital signs. Zero inflation means the Reserve Bank should cut rates as soon as it can, on Tuesday week
  48. how Western attitudes towards Islam have changed
  49. Bizarrely distributed and verging on extinction, this 'mystic' tree went unidentified for 17 years
  50. Think you're allergic to penicillin? There's a good chance you're wrong

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

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...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...

How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...

Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...