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 to address global health challenges. […]
7 in 10 New English Teachers Now Co-Teach With AI: Is the Traditional Language Classroom Over?
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 TEFL.AI, educators, unions and ministries […]
What Happens If You Rent Out a Villa on Airbnb Without a Proper Business License in Bali
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. Over the past decade, Bali […]
Indonesian Banks Increase Scrutiny on Corporate Activity Amid Rising Compliance Standards
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 visible among foreign-owned companies and […]
Fuel crisis exposes Australia’s transport gaps, financial inequity and appetite for change
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 prices started climbing, 45 per […]
HireDesigners Launches Australia Channel, Brings 350,000-Strong Indian Designer Network to Australian Businesses
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 designers across 50 plus design […]
Find it, treat it: 30-second test could help prevent stroke in Indigenous Australians
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 the heart and travel to […]
Platypus population expands to 20 in Royal National Park: latest survey
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 Science and co-founder of the Platypus Conservation […]
Green light for Belmore Park upgrade
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. A new paved space with […]
SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS
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 show, Hard to Swallow, proved sharper, sexier and more […]