Australia
Everything Included in Bali Villa Rentals for Your Stay
Choosing the right Bali villas for rent means more than picking a location — it’s about confirming the practical details that shape your daily comfort, privacy and enjoyment. This guide walks through the most common inclusions found in Bali villas, from pool and outdoor spaces to staff services and tech provisions, so you can compare…
Australia Day warning: Why backyard parties are a ‘danger zone’ for toddlers
Parties a ‘danger zone’ for toddlers warn water safety experts As the summer holidays enter their final stretch, Kids Alive has issued a critical safety plea to families ahead of the high-risk Australia Day long weekend: don’t let the celebrations distract you from supervision. The call comes amid 31 drownings since the start of summer*,…
Museums re-imagined: telling our stories in new ways
As we head into a long weekend, here’s some inspiration to visit a museum. Today’s museums are more interactive, inclusive, and innovative than ever before – so if you wrote them off as dull, it’s time to think again. The transformation of museums over time has been profound, says UNSW’s Professor Louise Ravelli, an expert…
COLES LAUNCHES ‘SHOP, SCAN, WIN’ GIVEAWAY WITH MORE THAN $1.7 MILLION IN PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
Coles is giving customers the chance to win a share in more than $1.7 million over the next three weeks as part of its ‘Shop, Scan, Win’ promotion. To enter, customers simply need to spend $20 or more in-store or online and scan their Flybuys for a chance to win up to $100 off their…
Sustainable Tourism in Australia: Protecting Nature While Strengthening Communities
Australia’s appeal is inseparable from its landscapes: coral reefs, ancient rainforests, red deserts, and coastlines that seem endless. Yet the very popularity of these places can pressure ecosystems and local communities. Sustainable tourism in Australia is about building a visitor economy that safeguards biodiversity, respects culture, and keeps benefits circulating locally rather than leaking away…
Yabun Festival – Monday 26 January 2026
The 2026 Yabun Festival will take place at Victoria Park, Sydney on Monday 26 January from 10am to 7pm. Australia’s largest one-day festival will honour and celebrate the world’s oldest living cultures with food trucks, market stalls, short films, children’s activities, weaving workshops and a stellar line-up of live music performances including Barkaa, 3% and more. Yabun…
Scientists find microbes enhance the benefits of trees by removing greenhouse gases
Australian researchers have discovered a hidden climate superpower of trees. Their bark harbours trillions of microbes that help scrub the air of greenhouse and toxic gases. It’s long been known that trees fight global warming by consuming carbon dioxide (CO2) through photosynthesis. But a new study published in Science shows their microbial partners take up vast amounts…
Rabobank announces support measures for farming clients impacted by North Queensland monsoonal floods
Agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has announced of a range of support measures available for farming clients with operations adversely impacted by extreme monsoonal rainfall and flooding in the region. Rabobank deputy regional manager North Queensland Joe Webb said heavy and persistent rainfall from the monsoonal system had caused major flooding in a number of agricultural regions…
Cracking the ‘long tail’ problem: new research targets hidden solar panel issue
Around a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their anticipated lifetime. New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable amount of solar panels degrade much more rapidly than expected. Experts from UNSW…
How to Make School Mornings Easier Before the Alarm Even Goes Off
If school mornings feel rushed, you are not alone. The stress usually comes from deciding what to make for breakfast and pack for lunch at the last minute. When food is prepared in advance, mornings become faster, calmer and far more predictable. A few simple kitchen habits can save you time every day and help…