Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

As coronavirus forces us to keep our distance, city density matters less than internal density

  • Written by: Elek Pafka, Lecturer in Urban Planning and Urban Design, University of Melbourne
As coronavirus forces us to keep our distance, city density matters less than internal densityTimes Square, New YorkElek Pafka, Author provided

The coronavirus pandemic has left many people questioning the relationship between urban density and healthy cities. After all, physical distancing has been the most common measure to contain the spread of the virus. But this doesn’t mean higher-density cities are necessarily more vulnerable...

Read more …

what caused major climate change in the past?

  • Written by: James Renwick, Professor, Physical Geography (climate science), Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
what caused major climate change in the past?Shutterstock

Climate Explained is a collaboration between The Conversation, Stuff and the New Zealand Science Media Centre to answer your questions about climate change.

If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, please send it to climate.change@stuff.co.nz

Earth had several periods of high carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere...

Read more …

I measure whales with drones to find out if they're fat enough to breed

  • Written by: Grace Russell, PhD Candidate, Southern Cross University
I measure whales with drones to find out if they're fat enough to breedShutterstock

We set off from Fremantle Harbour at 6 am – a ridiculous hour university students aren’t usually accustomed to – and sailed to Perth Canyon, 120 kilometres away.

A fellow volunteer and I were constantly on watch, too nervous and excited to take our eyes off the horizon in case we missed the tell-tale spray of a pygmy...

Read more …

the Alan Jones radio era comes to an end

  • Written by: Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne
the Alan Jones radio era comes to an endAAP/Kris Durston

Time has finally caught up with Alan Jones. Time as measured in years, but not time as measured by social and attitudinal change.

It is remarkable that his recipe of nostalgia, bullying and reactionary politics, all delivered in a ranting, hectoring style, is as successful today as it has been for the whole 35 years of his career in...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Paul Kelly on the risk of a COVID-19 second-wave
  2. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg tested for COVID-19
  3. Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson mixes real stories with romance
  4. Are you wearing gloves or a mask to the shops? You might be doing it wrong
  5. expert review rejects NSW plan to let seawater flow into the Murray River
  6. So coronavirus will change cities – will that include slums?
  7. moving New Zealand from critical care to long-term recovery
  8. Contact tracing apps are vital tools in the fight against coronavirus. But who decides how they work?
  9. how much free speech should our public servants have?
  10. coronavirus will hit Australia's research capacity harder than the GFC
  11. Getting an abortion just got harder, thanks to the coronavirus. Here's what we can do better
  12. Which Florence Nightingale will we remember today? The 'Lady with the Lamp' or the influential writer and activist?
  13. Coronavirus lays bare 5 big housing system flaws to be fixed
  14. Australia listened to the science on coronavirus. Imagine if we did the same for coal mining
  15. The ghosts of budgets past haunt New Zealand's shot at economic recovery
  16. US-China relations were already heated. Then coronavirus threw fuel on the flames
  17. The healing power of data: Florence Nightingale's true legacy
  18. Not all twins are identical and that's been an evolutionary puzzle, until now
  19. First stage of 'road back' will boost monthly GDP by $3.1 billion and jobs by 252,500: Frydenberg
  20. how the Cold War shaped Little Richard
  21. China might well refuse to take our barley, and there would be little we could do
  22. This rainforest was once a grassland savanna maintained by Aboriginal people – until colonisation
  23. Our cities owe much of their surviving heritage to Jack Mundey
  24. As sport resumes after lockdown, it's time to level the playing field for women and girls
  25. It's hard to know when to come out from under the doona. It'll be soon, but not yet
  26. Should we re-open pubs next week? The benefits seem to exceed the costs
  27. Inside an innovative program helping sex offenders reintegrate into society – and why it works
  28. how 'death ships' spread disease through the ages
  29. how coronavirus is changing our language
  30. 40% of Australian principals are victims of physical violence
  31. Retire the retirement village – the wall and what’s behind it is so 2020
  32. Coronavirus shows housing costs leave many insecure. Tackling that can help solve an even bigger crisis
  33. Australians want industry, and they'd like it green. Steel is the place to start
  34. Let's "SnapBack" to better society with more secure jobs: Anthony Albanese
  35. From coronavirus tests to open-source insulin and beyond, 'biohackers' are showing the power of DIY science
  36. Little Richard's saucy style underpins today's hits
  37. The stepped approach out of lockdown is the only way forward, but how much we'll allow the curve to rise is still an unknown
  38. The Reserve Bank thinks the recovery will look V-shaped. There are reasons to doubt it
  39. Australia starts to re-open, but the premiers have the whip hand on timing
  40. Could BCG, a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis, protect against coronavirus?
  41. National parks are for native wildlife, not feral horses: federal court
  42. Was New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown legal? One week might make all the difference
  43. From hidden women to influencers and individuals – putting mothers in the frame
  44. Why are there so many drugs to kill bacteria, but so few to tackle viruses?
  45. We should simplify our industrial relations system, but not in the way big business wants
  46. Michelle Grattan on the rapid developments in Eden-Monaro, the national cabinet, and next week's 'normal' parliamentary sitting
  47. Alcohol can make coronavirus worse – so why was it treated as essential in New Zealand's lockdown?
  48. keep free childcare going instead
  49. The US military has officially published three UFO videos. Why doesn't anybody seem to care?
  50. 50 years on, the Vietnam moratorium campaigns remind us of a different kind of politics

Business News

How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

Daily Bulletin - avatar Daily Bulletin

The Daily Magazine

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...