Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Bill Shorten is buffeted by the politics of Adani

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

On present indications, you wouldn’t be betting on the Queensland Adani Carmichael mine going ahead. Yet this problematic project, that may fall over for lack of private sector finance, is causing a heap of trouble for Labor leader Bill Shorten.

Adani is being seen as a test of Shorten’s commitment to policy integrity versus his...

Read more …

Joan of Arc, our one true superhero

  • Written by: Ali Alizadeh, Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies and Creative Writing, Monash University
Joan of Arc, our one true superheroWhy did this woman, so devoted to her political cause and to her vision of a united France, chose to be burnt at the stake at the age of 19 instead of acquiescing to her judges’ directives?shutterstock.com

One need not be a parent of a young child, as I am, to be conscious of the full-blown resurgence of the superhero in contemporary popular...

Read more …

Brett Dean's Hamlet demonstrates the power of opera as an art form

  • Written by: Michael Halliwell, Associate Professor of Vocal Studies and Opera, University of Sydney
Brett Dean's Hamlet demonstrates the power of opera as an art formAllan Clayton as Hamlet and Lorina Gore as Ophelia in Brett Dean's opera at the Adelaide Festival.Tony Lewis

Operatic adaptation of Shakespeare, particularly in English, has often been a graveyard of hopes despite grand plans and lofty aspirations. Verdi’s three Shakespearean operas, Macbeth, Otello, and Falstaff, dominate the Shakespearean...

Read more …

Leopards in a city park in India may help lower human injuries and deaths from stray dog bites

  • Written by: Christopher O'Bryan, PhD Candidate, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, The University of Queensland
Leopards in a city park in India may help lower human injuries and deaths from stray dog bitesWild leopards in the Indian city of Mumbai may be helping to save people's lives.Steve Winter/National Geographic, Author provided

A fleeting glimpse of the black spots and gold fur of a leopard is not an uncommon sight at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the Indian city of Mumbai.

Leopards are often thought of as a threat to humans, but rather than...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. how the language you speak influences your willingness to take climate action
  2. Enjoyment of reading, not mechanics of reading, can improve literacy for boys
  3. RBA research shows that zoning restrictions are driving up housing prices
  4. If sugar is so bad for us, why is the sugar in fruit OK?
  5. The off-topic Conversation #155
  6. Using 'she' and 'he' reinforces gender roles and discrimination of women
  7. The NRL’s unrivalled equality means back-to-back premierships are very rare
  8. Why aren't Australia's environment laws preventing widespread land clearing?
  9. To achieve gender equality, we must first tackle our unconscious biases
  10. The buzz from your smartphone won't stop mosquito bites
  11. Why social media are more like chocolate than cigarettes
  12. Sexism needs to be challenged in schools, not just workplaces
  13. What writers and publishers must learn from the Deadly Woman Blues fiasco
  14. wildness, art and biophilic design
  15. How the government can pay for its proposed company tax cuts
  16. the "X factor" in the South Australian election
  17. Australia and Timor Leste settle maritime boundary after 45 years of bickering
  18. why supermarkets are moving away from price
  19. Virtual power plants are in vogue, but they can be like taking a sledgehammer to a nut
  20. Phenibut, online drug markets and the limits of law enforcement
  21. The science of landslides, and why they're so devastating in PNG
  22. which type of sugar is best?
  23. Memorial is a shattering excavation of the scars of war through poetry, dance and mind-blowing score
  24. Should we shorten the long summer break from school? Maybe not
  25. For Australians to have the choice of growing old at home, here is what needs to change
  26. why Bill Shorten is not a socialist
  27. Controversial artist Elizabeth Durack gave us a sensitive insight into the lives of Papuan women
  28. Child tooth decay is on the rise, but few are brushing their teeth enough or seeing the dentist
  29. Negative gearing reforms could save A$1.7 billion without hurting poorer investors
  30. Making climate models open source makes them even more useful
  31. How teens use fake Instagram accounts to relieve the pressure of perfection
  32. What's going wrong with Australia's franchises?
  33. China's quest for techno-military supremacy
  34. Why the gun debate needs to move away from simplistic ideas of 'good' and 'bad'
  35. You don't need to quit sugar to improve your health
  36. we need to address men's cultures
  37. Xenophon's SA-BEST slumps in a South Australian Newspoll, while Turnbull's better PM lead narrows
  38. business leaders nervous about consumers spending less and regulation
  39. the government's facial recognition plan could reveal more than just your identity
  40. Curious Kids: Where do flies sleep?
  41. Home ownership foundations are being shaken, and the impacts will be felt far and wide
  42. Too many Australians living in nursing homes take their own lives
  43. #MeToo and #TimesUp move off the red carpet and towards activism at 2018 Oscars
  44. why businesses often struggle to expand overseas
  45. You Know We Belong Together crosses boundaries between life and artistry
  46. what caused my stye and can I get rid of it?
  47. the changing status of Indigenous Australians
  48. The Conversation is fact checking the South Australian election — and we want to hear from you
  49. How migration affects housing affordability
  50. What makes someone more likely to be bullied at work and how companies can help them

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

How to Add a Heart to a Photo in Seconds

Visual storytelling has rapidly evolved in the digital age, transforming how we share our daily expe...

Why Small-Denomination Physical Gold is Becoming the Ultimate Defensive Asset

In a landscape of lingering macroeconomic uncertainty and rising domestic living costs, everyday i...

Why Your Feet Spread During Running and What That Means for Shoe Fit

The trainers felt brilliant in the shop. You walked around, bounced on your toes, checked the mirror...

How to Vet and Hire the Right Property Expert in the Australian Market

Navigating the Australian real estate market has become a highly strategic exercise. Recent nation...

Moving From Australia to Wellington: The Practical Settling-In Checklist

Wellington has a lot going for it. It's compact, walkable and full of cafes, with a harbour that r...

How to Match Replacement Roof Tiles on an Older Home

Renovating or repairing an existing roof comes with quite a few headaches, and matching the old roof...

Sydney Academy Partnership Targets Talent Development for Travel and Hospitality

VFS Global Academy’s Australian expansion will focus on practical skills and career development thro...

How Strategic Corporate Gifting Boosts Client Retention and Team Morale

As the calendar pushes towards the end of the year, business leaders across Australia begin evalua...

The Importance of Reliable Plumbing Services During Home Renovations

A freshly renovated bathroom can make an ordinary Monday morning feel a little more inviting. The ne...