Category: Australia

A new initiative will bring Australian and Chinese researchers together in a structured program designed to deepen collaboration, enhance shared research capability and support emerging scientific talent.  The WEHI-China Health Research Network will connect researchers through joint activities that promote knowledge exchange, build enduring scientific relationships and enable the co‑development of projects […]

New data from EdTech leader The TEFL Institute reveals that more than 70% of newly certified English teachers worldwide now plan lessons with AI co-pilots, and the figure is reshaping a $30bn global language-teaching industry. As classrooms in Tokyo, Riyadh and São Paulo adopt AI-assisted English tuition through platforms like […]

Bali’s booming short-term rental market is facing growing regulatory scrutiny as Indonesian authorities increase oversight on villas operating through platforms such as Airbnb without proper business licensing. The shift reflects broader concerns around tourism management, zoning compliance, and foreign investment practices as the island continues to attract international property buyers. […]

Banks in Indonesia are applying stricter compliance reviews as regulators and financial institutions place greater emphasis on verifying whether companies are genuinely active businesses rather than simply registered legal entities. The shift reflects broader global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) trends, but its impact is becoming increasingly […]

New research from Monash University researchers shows almost half of Australians have changed the way they travel as a result of the fuel crisis, with those under financial hardship far more likely to seek alternatives. In a study of 2,177 Australians from across the country just four weeks after fuel […]

Dedicated design recruitment channel addresses Australia’s growing creative talent shortage Sydney, Australia: HireDesigners, among the world’s largest design recruitment agencies, has launched a dedicated Australia channel to serve Australian businesses, design studios, and in-house creative teams seeking access to vetted design talent. The agency extends its network of over 350,000 […]

Research published today in the Medical Journal of Australia found Indigenous Australians develop atrial fibrillation (AF) nearly 16 years earlier on average than non-Indigenous Australians, contributing to substantially higher stroke rates at younger ages. AF is a common heart rhythm condition characterised by an irregular heartbeat that can cause blood clots to form in […]

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have confirmed a reintroduced platypus population in Royal National Park has now grown to 20 known individuals, following the release of four additional animals and a new round of surveys across the park in May 2026. Lead researcher Associate Professor Gilad Bino, from UNSW’s Centre for Ecosystem […]

Belmore Park near Central Station will become a more inviting green space with renewal plans given the go ahead at this week’s City of Sydney Council meeting. The upgrade will see better lighting, larger lawn areas, more seats, new garden beds and simpler paths in the park alongside Eddy Avenue. […]

On Sunday 17 May, Sydney’s biggest annual comedy event, the Sydney Comedy Festival, came to a close with the announcement of its 2026 award winners: Sean Collier, The Burton Brothers, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair who each took home a trophy along with a $1500 prize.  This year, the prestigious Best of the Fest Award was awarded to two artists, Reuben Kaye and Frankie McNair. Reuben Kaye’s […]