UNSW tops the nation in social impact and environmental rankings
The University is the top-ranked institution in Australia in the new QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. UNSW Sydney has climbed to the top spot in Australia and Oceania in the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings. The University climbed five spots to become the top-ranked university in Australia and is now tied […]
SHEIN’s Tick It Off Fest: The End-Of-Year Trend Taking Over Aussie Social Feeds
Halfway through its end-of-year Tick It Off Fest, SHEIN is proving that resolutions aren’t just for January. Across TikTok and Instagram, Australians are sharing their biggest wins of the year – from finally redecorating their homes to saying yes to long-delayed plans – turning everyday moments into celebration-worthy content. At the heart […]
Schneider Electric accelerates industrial decarbonisation at COP30
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, announces its participation in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. The company arrives at the event mobilising businesses, governments, and civil society around a practical agenda for energy and industrial transformation, aimed at boosting local economic resilience and […]
Approaches to Securing Peace in a Multicultural Australia

Australia is recognized as one of the world’s most multicultural countries, with people from diverse ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds coexisting. While this diversity is a source of strength, it also presents challenges when it comes to maintaining peace and security. To navigate these complexities, Australia employs a comprehensive approach […]
Lost in translation: 6 in 7 South Korean students misinterpret beach safety signs
With the weather warming up, drowning incidents are expected to rise as people flock to beaches and waterways. Over a third of all drowning victims in Australia are born overseas, and South Koreans – Australia’s fifth largest group of international visitors – are disproportionately represented in these statistics. A new study from Monash University, […]
RYSfly Launches Premium eSIM for Japan in Australia, Partnering with KDDI’s High-Speed au Network
RYSfly, a leading provider of digital travel solutions, has announced the launch of its Premium Japan eSIM service specifically designed for Australian travelers. The service, launched today in a strategic partnership with KDDI (using the high-speed au network), aims to provide a seamless, cost-effective, and high-speed mobile data experience from […]
Poor affordability to pressure global fertiliser demand in 2026 – Rabobank outlook
Global fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as rising prices begin to weigh on demand, agribusiness specialist Rabobank says in new research. In its recently-released Semi-annual Fertiliser Outlook, the bank’s RaboResearch division says affordability of agricultural fertiliser globally – as reflected in Rabo’s Fertiliser Affordability Index – […]
HARRY GARSIDE AND COLES TEAM UP TO CHAMPION MEN’S HEALTH THIS MOVEMBER
Australian boxing champion and Movember ambassador Harry Garside swapped gloves for clippers today to give Coles’ team members fresh cuts and fresh perspectives on men’s health at a pop-up Movember barber shop outside Coles Tooronga Village in Melbourne. The Olympic medallist is helping Coles trim the stigma around men’s health one […]
Protecting Australia’s Future: Addressing Climate Change and the Need for Conservation

Australia’s environment is facing a range of critical challenges, many of which are directly related to the impacts of climate change. From increasing bushfire activity to droughts and the decline of the Great Barrier Reef, climate change is reshaping the country’s ecosystems and endangering its unique wildlife. These challenges underscore […]
Out of sight, out of mind? The hidden environmental costs of food production.
A UNSW academic’s award-winning online exhibition records the environmental impact of agriculture in Australia. Back in 2020, Associate Professor Joshua Zeunert, from UNSW’s School of Built Environment, started a research project exploring the sustainability of Australian agriculture into the future. As part of the project, A/Prof. Zeunert set about collecting […]