Australia

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 by what happens inside the buildings, depots, campuses and facilities that use electricity every day.  As more of our economy electrifies, power distribution becomes a…

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 other essential services. The outage affected Vodafone customers across Australia, disrupting access to calls, mobile data and other services relied upon by millions of consumers…

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 urinary incontinence, but the medications can carry hidden dangers for people with dementia, increasing the risk of side effects such as worsening memory loss.  Despite…

Australia’s visual arts scene has developed through a layered history that reflects both European influence and Indigenous heritage. Early colonial art in the 18th and 19th centuries was heavily shaped by European settlers who documented the unfamiliar Australian landscape. Artists such as John Glover and Eugene von Guérard focused on vast terrains, often romanticizing the…

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 changes under PP No. 3/2026, which affect direct selling businesses, reflect a broader shift toward substance-based compliance rather than reliance on administrative registrations alone. Over…

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 intervention, approximately 12,000 refugees live in a state of waiting – sometimes for years – unable to work, separated from family and with no…

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 businesses enter the market, regulatory compliance is becoming an increasingly important consideration. One area attracting greater attention is the relationship between investment ownership and immigration…

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 trend reflects broader efforts to strengthen compliance oversight and ensure that corporate structures are being used for legitimate commercial purposes. While many foreign entrepreneurs focus…

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 quality across the sector. The findings come as Australia tries to lift housing supply under the National Housing Accord, which aims to build 1.2 million…

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, and business operations. However, legal experts warn that hiring remote employees in Indonesia involves more than simply signing a contract and transferring salaries overseas. As…