Pacific nations grapple with COVID's terrible toll and the desperate need for vaccines
Fiji now heads the grim list[1] of Pacific nations[2] counting their dead from coronavirus, having just passed Papua New Guinea’s toll. So far, 254 Fijians have died from the disease, and t...
Let's choose our words more carefully when discussing mātauranga Māori and science
www.shutterstock.comResponding to the recent controversy over mātauranga Māori and the letter he co-authored titled “In defence of science”, Emeritus Professor Michael Corba...
Does a Trump endorsement make a difference? Yes, but not the way a candidate hopes it will
Sen. Dean Heller, right, and President Donald Trump, who endorsed him, at a rally on Sept. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. Heller lost the reelection.Ethan Mi…
Emperor penguins may be headed for 'threatened' status under Endangered Species Act – they're at risk from climate change
Penguins are at risk as a warming climate affects sea ice in Antarctica.Raimund Linke/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesEmperor penguins thrive on Antarc…
Declined invitations go over more graciously when lack of money is cited instead of lack of time – new research
Be careful how you decline wedding invitations.Jitalia17/iStock via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The…
Expansion of Second Chance Pell Grants will let more people in prison pursue degrees
Research shows providing a college education to inmates increases their chances of finding work upon release. Tara Bahrampour/The Washington Post via…
Sunny with a chance of sneezing – I'm building a tool to forecast pollen levels that will help allergy sufferers know when it's safe to go outside
Advance warning of high pollen levels could help people plan their activities to avoid allergies.Dobrila Vignjevic/E+ via Getty ImagesDo flowers bloss…
The Times Business
Why Jack Dorsey's Square paid a record $39 billion for Afterpay
The A$39 billion (US$29 billion) that Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s digital payments company Square is paying to acquire Australian upstart payments outfit Afterpay is the biggest takeover ...
Paying Australians $300 to get fully vaccinated would be value for money
Dimitris Barletis/ShutterstockI reckon Albo’s on the right track. The opposition leader wants to pay A$300 to every Australian who is fully vaccinated by December 1. The Grattan Institute i...
Vaccines against this pandemic of mistrust
The COVID crisis has laid bare a crisis of trust. In many Western nations there’s a small but significant minority refusing to follow distancing guidelines, wear masks or get a vaccination...
For many first home buyers, the interest rate they could potentially access is irrelevant without the large deposit they need
Auction volumes may be down for obvious reasons but the clearance rate continues to hover above 70 percent, highlighting the resilience of the market. We expect this trend to be replicated ag...
Top economists say cutting immigration is no way to boost wages
Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-NDAustralia’s top economists have overwhelmingly rejected cuts to either permanent or temporary migration as a means of restoring lost wage growth.The 5...
Uber's impact on traffic accidents is a lesson in calculating social benefit
Twinsterphoto/SutterstockUber has been great for some people and bad for others.It has been good for its founders and investors. It has been good for …
feedback can curb their online losses
Online wagering is the fastest-growing segment of gambling in Australia. It’s a trend of particular concern because losing money through online …
A COVID 'ring of steel' around Sydney would play havoc with Australia's supply chains
Claudio Divizia/ShutterstockIf a “ring of steel” was actually placed around Sydney, as suggested by Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, the …
Australian farmers are adapting well to climate change, but there's work ahead
PETER LORIMER/AAPAustralian farmers have proven their resilience, rebounding from drought and withstanding a global pandemic to produce record-breakin…
Now that Australia's inflation rate is 3.8%, is it time to worry?
ABS/ShutterstockSuddenly, Australia’s annual inflation rate is 3.8%, having jumped from 1.1% for the twelve months to March.The June quarter jum…
Aggressive marketing has driven the rise of the double-cab ute on New Zealand streets — time to hit the brakes?
www.shutterstock.com“Explore your inner beast.” That was the slogan used last year to sell the Ford Ranger. At 2.4 tonnes, that’s a …
What's in the CPI and what does it actually measure?
Nils Versemann/ShutterstockSo you don’t believe the official inflation figures. Why would you? They show prices climbing at an annual rate of 1…
How a new trade deal could make it harder to improve life for Australians in aged care
Prime Minister Morrison and Trade Minister Birmingham sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement in November 2020, Canberra.Lukas …
Top 4 tips for Apartment Sellers
Leading Sydney real estate agent Adrian Bo says the number one thing apartment sellers across the country can do to achieve the best price at auct…
The Brisbane Olympics are a leap into an unknowable future
Toru Hanai/APThere’ll be two types of Australian high jump in Tokyo this month. The first, most likely scripted, was Queensland Premier Annasta…
We're losing the vaccination race because of bungling, not bad luck
Eric Surprenant/ShutterstockAs one big international competition begins, another one is nearing its end. At least we hope so. I am, of course, talking…
Those Website Builders might be killing your SEO dreams
Yes, they are easy. You need not to spend heaps of bucks on learning those skills around web design anymore. A click, an easy subscription to thos…
Australia's government gives more support to fossil fuel research than is apparent
TKR Photography/ShutterstockAustralian governments direct billions to fossil fuel companies. Among the projects funded by Commonwealth and state gover…
providers profit more than job seekers
OlegDoroshin/ShutterstockThe federal government has declared its “independent assessments” plan for the National Disability Insurance Sche…
Times Magazine
Oral Diseases That Your Dentists In Sunshine Will Treat
Even After taking good care of your teeth and maintaining regular hygiene, It is essential to get professional help to clean your teeth twice a year during your routine dental...
Discerning Traveller’s Fly-Stay-Cruise Package on Hurtigruten’s ‘Follow the Lights’ Itinerary
Luxury travel experiential agent, Discerning Traveller, is offering a fly-stay-cruise package on Hurtigruten’s ‘…
Is It Safe To Get A Dental Implant Done In Diabetes?
Yes, dental implants can be comfortably carried out to replace missing teeth, even in diabetic patients. That said, diab…
South Korea’s First Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Seoul
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam, marking the first Hilton Garden …
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Does a Trump endorsement make a difference? Yes, but not the way a candidate hopes it will
Sen. Dean Heller, right, and President Donald Trump, who endorsed him, at a rally on Sept. 20, 2018, in Las Vegas. Heller lost the reelection.Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesFormer President Donald Trum...
Emperor penguins may be headed for 'threatened' status under Endangered Species Act – they're at risk from climate change
Penguins are at risk as a warming climate affects sea ice in Antarctica.Raimund Linke/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesEmperor penguins thrive on Antarc…
Declined invitations go over more graciously when lack of money is cited instead of lack of time – new research
Be careful how you decline wedding invitations.Jitalia17/iStock via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.The…
Expansion of Second Chance Pell Grants will let more people in prison pursue degrees
Research shows providing a college education to inmates increases their chances of finding work upon release. Tara Bahrampour/The Washington Post via…
Politics
Sabra Lane interview with Scott Morrison, ABC AM
SABRA LANE: Good morning, Prime Minister. PRIME MINISTER: Good morning, Sabra. Good to be with you. LANE: The boost in Pfizer supplies that the Government's negotiated, is that a trip...
Senator Susan McDonald is new Northern Australia Special Envoy
Newly named Special Envoy for Northern Australia, Senator Susan McDonald, has pledged to use her position to focus on supply chains - particular wit…
Prime Minister's Interview with Paul Murray, Sky News
PAUL MURRAY: Prime Minister, g'day and welcome to Gladstone. PRIME MINISTER: Well, g'day Paul, I'm envious. I was up in Gladstone not that long …
The Nationals media conference after election of Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby Joyce: First of all, I'll say something briefly and then I'll hand to the deputy and then hand to the leader of the Senate. I'd li…
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