Australia’s energy transition is often discussed at grid scale: new renewables, new transmission and more storage. All of that matters. But the next phase of electrification will also be shaped
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From AC to DC: The next phase of electrification will reshape power distributionFrom AC to DC: The next phase of electrification will reshape power distribution
Australia’s energy transition is often discussed at grid scale: new renewables, new transmission and more storage. All of that matters. But the next phase of electrification will also be shaped
Vodafone outage leaves millions disconnected, revealing need for reliability rulesVodafone outage leaves millions disconnected, revealing need for reliability rules
Peak communications consumer body ACCAN says today’s Vodafone outage is another reminder that Australians are increasingly dependent on telecommunications services that are not subject to the same reliability expectations as
New Guiding Principles to improve incontinence medication safety for people living with dementiaNew Guiding Principles to improve incontinence medication safety for people living with dementia
Monash University researchers are today launching the first co-designed resources to safely guide the use of urinary incontinence medications for people living with dementia. Doctors routinely prescribe medications to manage
Indonesia Signals Stronger Regulatory Focus on Business SubstanceIndonesia Signals Stronger Regulatory Focus on Business Substance
Indonesia’s latest trade sector reforms are highlighting a growing regulatory trend that foreign investors and businesses should pay close attention to: the increasing importance of demonstrating genuine operational presence. Recent
Low-cost mental health tool helps refugees in limboLow-cost mental health tool helps refugees in limbo
A simple self-help workbook paired with brief phone support can make a measurable difference to the mental health of displaced refugees, a new study has found. In Indonesia, where UNSW researchers tested
The Growing Compliance Challenge for Foreign Investors in IndonesiaThe Growing Compliance Challenge for Foreign Investors in Indonesia
Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for foreign investment, drawing international entrepreneurs and investors across sectors such as technology, hospitality, consulting, and manufacturing. However, as more foreign-owned
Indonesia Increases Focus on Business Activity Verification for Foreign InvestorsIndonesia Increases Focus on Business Activity Verification for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors operating in Indonesia are facing greater scrutiny as immigration authorities place increased emphasis on verifying whether companies sponsoring visas and residence permits are conducting genuine business activities. The
Boom-and-bust cycle slowing home building, report findsBoom-and-bust cycle slowing home building, report finds
A new AHURI report led by RMIT researchers has found market volatility is the biggest barrier to lifting housing construction in Australia, with boom-and-bust cycles disrupting labour, costs, timelines and
Foreign Companies Face Growing Compliance Challenges When Hiring Remote Talent in IndonesiaForeign Companies Face Growing Compliance Challenges When Hiring Remote Talent in Indonesia
Indonesia has emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s most attractive destinations for remote hiring, with international companies increasingly turning to the country’s skilled workforce to support technology, customer service, marketing,
Bali Property Investors Face Growing Awareness Gap Over Rental RegulationsBali Property Investors Face Growing Awareness Gap Over Rental Regulations
Bali’s property market continues to attract international investors seeking both lifestyle benefits and rental income opportunities. However, legal and compliance professionals say many foreign buyers are discovering that owning or
From crisis to community: rethinking housing for allFrom crisis to community: rethinking housing for all
The City of Sydney has released a new discussion paper to lead conversation on where and how more local housing should be delivered. Lord Mayor Clover Moore AO has opened
Australia-China network set to advance collaborative biomedical researchAustralia-China network set to advance collaborative biomedical research
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
7 in 10 New English Teachers Now Co-Teach With AI: Is the Traditional Language Classroom Over?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
What Happens If You Rent Out a Villa on Airbnb Without a Proper Business License in BaliWhat 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
Indonesian Banks Increase Scrutiny on Corporate Activity Amid Rising Compliance StandardsIndonesian 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.
Fuel crisis exposes Australia’s transport gaps, financial inequity and appetite for changeFuel 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
HireDesigners Launches Australia Channel, Brings 350,000-Strong Indian Designer Network to Australian BusinessesHireDesigners 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,
Find it, treat it: 30-second test could help prevent stroke in Indigenous AustraliansFind 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.
Platypus population expands to 20 in Royal National Park: latest surveyPlatypus 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