Australia
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 promoting a just and inclusive…
Protecting Peace in Australia’s Diverse Society
Australia stands as a beacon of multiculturalism, offering a welcoming environment for individuals from all over the world to call home. With over a quarter of the Australian population born overseas, the country’s diversity is reflected in its communities, creating a vibrant society but also posing challenges when it comes to maintaining peace and security….
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, in collaboration with Life Saving…
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 the moment travelers arrive in…
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 – is clearly beginning to decline….
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 conversation at a time. Garside’s…
Australia’s Struggle with Climate Change: Bushfires, Droughts, and Conservation Solutions
Australia’s unique environment is facing increasing threats due to climate change, making environmental conservation and sustainable practices more important than ever. As the country grapples with the devastating impacts of climate-related events, the need for urgent action to mitigate these effects is becoming increasingly clear. From the destruction of ecosystems to the increased frequency of…
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 aerial footage of agricultural landscapes…
GET YOUR GLOVES ON AUSTRALIA! REGISTRATIONS FOR CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY 2026 ARE NOW OPEN
Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 1 March 2026, and we’re calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to register now and get in on the action to be part of Australia’s largest environmental movement.Since its inception, over 23 million volunteers have joined the Clean Up effort. In 2025, over…
Canva Launches Creative Operating System
Built on Canva’s world-first Design Model, the Creative Operating System brings together every part of the creative process from design and collaboration to publishing and performance. The result is a faster, smarter, and more connected way to design, where human creativity leads and AI amplifies what’s possible. With more than 260 million monthly active users,…