France Follows Australia on Social Media Ban for Children. Has Australia's Experiment Worked?
France has become the first European Union nation to approve a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 15 from holding social media accounts. The move follows Australia's world-first legislation, which requ...
Australia's Gambling Economy: Entertainment, Industry and the Cost of Easy Access
For many Australians, gambling is simply another form of entertainment. A few dollars on a weekend...
The AI Race: Why China and America Are Competing — And Why Australians Should Care
Artificial intelligence is often presented as a contest between competing chatbots. It is much mo...
When Democracy Is Questioned, Should the Media Look Away?
Few responsibilities are more important in a democracy than maintaining public confidenc…
White House Releases Documents on Alleged Chinese Election Interference
The White House has released a series of previously classified documents that it says ra…
Property Taxes: The Ripple Effect Beyond Housing
Property taxes are often debated in terms of house prices, affordability and government …
Australia needs more data centres. So why is the world becoming nervous?
Data centres were once largely invisible pieces of industrial infrastructure. They sat …
Australia
One Nation at 29: Protest Party or Permanent Political Force?
Twenty-nine years ago, when Pauline Hanson's One Nation was officially formed in 1997, many political observers regard...
Oil prices surge as conflict resumes: What does it mean for Australia's fuel supply?
Global oil prices have jumped sharply after renewed fighting in the Middle East reignited fears of supply disruptions ...
“Career Pacing” Takes Over Workplac…
As more Australian workers decide to switch gears on their careers and prioritise work-life balance over pay, a generational div…
What Are Australians Trying to Tell…
If growing support for One Nation reflects more than a protest vote, the obvious question is this: What are these voters trying…
NATO and Australia: Why a European …
When Australians hear the term NATO, many naturally think of Europe. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created in 1949…
Fremantle Ports to trial project to…
Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilot project to enhance marine bi…
The Times Property
How to judge a suburb before you buy: The indicators experienced property buyers watch
Every year, thousands of Australians purchase property after reading about the nation's "hottest" …
Australia's property hotspots: The suburbs and regions still attracting buyers in 2026
While much attention has focused on reports of slowing property prices, another story is unfolding…
Weekend Property Tour: Discover Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs
Melbourne's eastern suburbs offer one of Australia's most enjoyable weekend drives. From elegant i…
The Times Business
The World Cup Business Model: What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn
Every four years, the FIFA World Cup becomes one of the largest commercial events on Earth. Billi...
Can AI and Digital Subscriptions Replace Traditional News Revenue?
The latest job reductions at Nine Entertainment have again highlighted a question confronting ever...
Why Do News Websites Charge Different Subscription Prices? Understanding the Economics of Paywalls
Many Australians have encountered a familiar message while reading the news online. "Subscribe to...
Technology
SpaceX changed spaceflight. Now Chi…
When SpaceX first landed a Falcon 9 booster vertically on a floating drone ship, many experts desc...
Local News
Fremantle Ports to trial project to…
Fremantle Ports has partnered with Byssal and DevelopmentWA to trial an innovative nature-based pilo...
Culture
Healthy Eating: What Does a Science-Based Die…
After years of changing food trends—from low-fat to low-carbohydrate, detoxes and "superfoods"—it ...
Travel
Santorini: Is Greece's Most Famous Islan…
Whitewashed villages perched on volcanic cliffs. Blue-domed churches overlooking the Aegean Sea. S...
The Times Features
Immigration Numbers Are a Policy Debate, Not a Race Deb…
Immigration has long helped shape modern Australia. New arrivals have contributed to the nation's...
One Nation at 29: Protest Party or Permanent Political …
Twenty-nine years ago, when Pauline Hanson's One Nation was officially formed in 1997, many politi...
IKEA: More Than Furniture—A Complete Design System for …
For many Australians, IKEA is simply a place to buy affordable furniture. Look more closely, howe...