Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Where Australian states are up to in decriminalising abortion

  • Written by: Erica Millar, Interdisciplinary gender scholar, University of Adelaide
Where Australian states are up to in decriminalising abortionCampaigns continue to have abortion decriminalised across Australia. Peter Rae/AAP

Abortion is common, safe, and the only criminalised listed medical procedure in Australia due to an archaic, flawed piece of legislation inherited from Victorian England.

Despite campaigns to decriminalise abortion, progress has been slow, and patchy across states....

Read more …

Why anti-American sentiment is weaker under Trump than it was under George W. Bush

  • Written by: Brendon O'Connor, Associate Professor in American Politics at the United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Why anti-American sentiment is weaker under Trump than it was under George W. BushAAP/The Conversation, CC BY-ND

Despite the significant global outrage at US President Donald Trump and his supporters – best highlighted by the Pew surveys and more viscerally by the enormous anti-Trump protests in London in July 2018 – anti-Americanism is less apparent under Trump than it was under President George W. Bush.

Shortly...

Read more …

what is energy security, and how has it changed?

  • Written by: Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University

The idea of energy security has been at the centre of much policy debate recently. The federal government defines energy security as the adequate supply of energy across the electricity, gas and liquid fuel sectors.

But this notion has become outdated, following the spate of electricity blackouts that have occurred in the past few years. The...

Read more …

Why driverless vehicles should not be given unchecked access to our cities

  • Written by: Dominic Stead, Delft University of Technology

Autonomous, or driverless, vehicles can support and promote active travel, such as walking and cycling, when two basic conditions are met:

  1. their access to cities is restricted
  2. their use is pooled.

In the absence of these two conditions, autonomous vehicles could lead to a decline in active travel in cities and an increase in economic, social and...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. how Australia scrambles to regulate Chinese technology
  2. Communist aristocrat, Soviet spy and activist filmmaker
  3. Why education about gender and sexuality does belong in the classroom
  4. Wentworth goes to the polls on October 20
  5. Three billion per year. How the financial system rips us off
  6. Artemisia Gentileschi, a Baroque heroine for the #MeToo era
  7. Why it's so hard to reach an international agreement on killer robots
  8. Happiness hinges on personality, so initiatives to improve well-being need to be tailor-made
  9. How our art museums finally opened their eyes to Australian women artists
  10. What should buyers of a house be told about it?
  11. why conservative voters fail to see gender as an obstacle to political success
  12. Digital government isn't working in the developing world. Here's why
  13. R U OK day is coming up, but what do you do if someone says 'no'?
  14. Google searches reveal where people are most concerned about climate change
  15. Don't lose hope, quality media still exists in Australia
  16. The Herald Sun's Serena Williams cartoon draws on a long and damaging history of racist caricature
  17. Mark Knight is our best tabloid cartoonist. Is his Serena Williams drawing racist?
  18. Dutton accuses Quaedvlieg of "grooming" a young woman, in new angry clash
  19. lessons from the 2018 US Open tennis
  20. Labor retains big Newspoll lead; savage anti-Liberal swing in Wagga Wagga; Wentworth is tied
  21. The myth of a vegetarian India
  22. asset or overvalued drip painting?
  23. World politics explainer: Pinochet's Chile
  24. Who is our health regulator, AHPRA, and does it operate effectively?
  25. Reforming our political system is not a quick fix. Here's a step-by-step guide to how to do it
  26. Ten of Australia's best literary comics
  27. How will my divorce affect my kids?
  28. How do we know what lies at the heart of Pluto?
  29. Wentworth looks scary for Liberals having trouble explaining why they sacked a PM
  30. If the NBN and Snowy Hydro 2.0 were value for money, would we know?
  31. At its current rate, Australia is on track for 50% renewable electricity in 2025
  32. Bragg drops out of Liberal preselection battle, calling for woman candidate
  33. In Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, language is power
  34. A new way to recognise an Indigenous nation in Australia
  35. Lack of technical knowledge in leadership is a key reason why so many IT projects fail
  36. what happens when you hold in a fart?
  37. Can you tell fact from fiction in the news? Most students can't
  38. Melbourne or Sydney? This is how our two biggest cities compare for liveability
  39. Five types of food to increase your psychological well-being
  40. Three things Netflix’s controversial 'fat-shaming' series Insatiable gets right
  41. Enough is enough on section 44: it's time for reform
  42. Lack of climate policy threatens to trip up Australian diplomacy this summit season
  43. What Nestlé's attempt to trademark the shape of a KitKat teaches us about design
  44. Labor leads 56-44% in Newspoll, but Morrison rates better than Shorten
  45. should universities raise the ATAR required for entrance into teaching degrees?
  46. Why AMP and IOOF went rogue
  47. No finding by Nationals in Barnaby Joyce sexual harassment case
  48. Wasps, aphids and ants: the other honey makers
  49. Considering surgery for endometriosis? Here's what you need to know
  50. Media watchdog's finding on Sunrise's Indigenous adoption segment is justified

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...