Read The Times Australia

Daily Bulletin

Australia's Winter Olympics results suggest we might need a new measure of success

  • Written by: Lisa Gowthorp, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Bond Business School, Bond University
Australia's Winter Olympics results suggest we might need a new measure of successThe Australian team finished 23rd on the medal tally in Pyeongchang.EPA/Vassil Donev

As the Winter Olympic Games wrap up for another four years, questions will be raised about the Australian team’s performance, the significance of winter sports in our sporting landscape, and the amount of taxpayer funding they receive.

The Winning Edge strategy...

Read more …

Liberals likely to win Tasmanian election, while federal Labor's poll lead widens

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Liberals likely to win Tasmanian election, while federal Labor's poll lead widensOn the stated figures, the Will Hodgman-led Tasmanian Liberals are most likely to win 13 or 14 seats out of 25.AAP/Rob Blakers

The Tasmanian election will be held on Saturday. A ReachTEL poll, conducted for The Mercury on February 22 from a large sample of more than 3,100, gave the Liberals 46.4% of the vote, Labor 31.1%, the Greens 12.1%, the...

Read more …

Under McCormack, the Nationals need to accept they are a minority and preserve their independence

  • Written by: Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
Under McCormack, the Nationals need to accept they are a minority and preserve their independenceNew Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (front) talks to the media, while former leader Barnaby Joyce (left) listens in.AAP/Lukas Coch

The demise of Barnaby Joyce as leader of the National Party is an event of considerable importance in the long-term trajectory of Australian politics.

While his successor, New South Wales MP...

Read more …

McCormack wins Nationals leadership after token challenge by Christensen

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
McCormack wins Nationals leadership after token challenge by ChristensenMichael McCormack has been elected as the Nationals' new leader.AAP/Mick Tsikas

Michael McCormack is the new Nationals leader and deputy prime minister, defeating Queensland maverick George Christensen, who was a late and unexpected starter in the leadership ballot.

McCormack, speaking after the party meeting, paid immediate tribute to Barnaby...

Read more …

More Articles …

  1. Curious Kids: Is x-ray vision possible?
  2. As Tasmania looks likely to have minority government, the Greens must decide how to play their hand
  3. Australia's Emissions Reduction Fund is almost empty. It shouldn't be refilled
  4. Fewer alcohol-related visits to inner Sydney emergency room since 'lockout laws' introduced
  5. Apartment residents need better protection from secondhand smoke
  6. Stars for sale, but no, you can't really buy an official star name to remember someone
  7. Smart money: a better way for Australia to select big transport infrastructure projects
  8. Shattered Nationals meet to chart their post-Barnaby course
  9. Barnaby Joyce: the story of an unlikely rise and a self-inflicted fall
  10. Arming teachers will only make US school shootings worse
  11. Children with facial difference have a lot to teach us about body image
  12. Barnaby Joyce succumbs to pressure and will go to backbench
  13. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Barnaby Joyce's 'week off'
  14. New evidence suggests we may need to rethink policies aimed at poverty
  15. Blaming immigrants for unemployment, lower wages and high house prices is too simplistic
  16. As the Pyeongchang Olympics comes to a close, what legacy will it leave?
  17. Giant handaxes suggest that different groups of early humans coexisted in ancient Europe
  18. How media framing limits public debate about oil exploration
  19. Friday essay: the erotic art of Ancient Greece and Rome
  20. Combatting online bullying is different for girls and boys: here's why
  21. No, you're probably not 'addicted' to your smartphone – but you might use it too much
  22. Turnbull's 'sex ban' speech reveals that politics is still not an equal place for women – but it is changing
  23. Fearmongering is scary, not genetic technologies themselves
  24. Our acid oceans will dissolve coral reef sands within decades
  25. Australian cities are crying out for better planning, but the research funding is missing
  26. Grattan on Friday: The Nationals have been paralysed by the extraordinary and unpredictable Joyce situation
  27. Joyce hits back over sexual harassment claim as Nationals prepare to discuss leadership
  28. Essays On Air: On the Sydney Mardi Gras march of 1978
  29. There isn't solid research or theory to support cutting corporate taxes to boost wages
  30. Barrie Kosky's nose for the inventive and surreal makes for an outstanding production of The Nose
  31. Crimes of solidarity: liberté, égalité and France’s crisis of fraternité
  32. The Winter Olympics reminds us of the value of learning a second language
  33. Your drive to the shops makes life pretty noisy for whales
  34. How we decide who and what we care about – and whether robots stand a chance
  35. Parents, stop nagging kids not to forget – set visual cues instead
  36. Death metal is often violent and misogynist yet it brings joy and empowerment to fans
  37. China, North Korea and trade the key talking points when Turnbull meets Trump
  38. Poll says most people support a ban on whips in Australian horse racing
  39. Should Australia recognise the human right to a healthy environment?
  40. How employers can design workplaces to promote wellness
  41. Greenwashing the property market: why 'green star' ratings don't guarantee more sustainable buildings
  42. I've always wondered: why many people in Asian countries wear masks, and whether they work
  43. Play-based learning can set your child up for success at school and beyond
  44. Barnaby Joyce wields the tea towel in the government's soap opera
  45. Why Australia needs a better system for credit scores
  46. The off-topic Conversation #153
  47. Why we developed a microscope for your phone – and published the design
  48. Why telling people they could get sick in the future won't persuade them to be healthy now
  49. Explainer: the doping case against Russian curler Aleksandr Krushelnitckii
  50. 'No pokies' Xenophon goes for 'some pokies', but does his gambling policy go far enough?

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 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...

Backyard Living Options for Campbelltown Homes: What Works Best?

You know that feeling at the end of a long, busy week when all you want is a calm spot outdoors, whe...

Smart Wardrobe Storage Ideas for Small Sydney Apartments and Bedrooms

A well-designed wardrobe is one of the most useful things a home can have. It's meant to keep clothe...

Colorbond Fencing in Australia: Costs, Colours, Rules and What Actually Lasts

Drive through almost any Australian suburb built in the last thirty years and you are looking at the...