Australia
Higher input costs and market volatility weighing on WA farmers even prior to Middle East conflict – quarterly survey
Western Australian farmers entered 2026 with subdued confidence levels, concerned about mounting cost pressures even prior to the current Middle East conflict. The quarter one Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey found WA farmer sentiment had softened even before the start of the Iran War, with net rural confidence easing from -7 per cent in late 2025…
Bali Villa License Issues: Why Your Rental Villa Might Be Illegal Without You Knowing
Bali has long been one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for property investment, particularly for short-term rental villas. Strong tourism demand, high nightly rates, and the global popularity of platforms like Airbnb have encouraged many individuals—both Indonesians and foreigners—to turn private homes into income-generating rental villas. However, behind this booming market lies a…
RMIT research opens door to better IVF experience
A wearable device to make fertility treatment easier is being developed by a Melbourne startup in partnership with RMIT, the University of Melbourne and Monash IVF. To give people the best chance at conception using IVF, clinicians track hormone levels to ensure egg collection and embryo transfers are optimally timed. Currently, this requires multiple blood…
New microlearning video series to support the safer use of psychotropic medications in residential aged care
Researchers at Monash University and Flinders University have launched a series of microlearning education videos designed to support safer, more appropriate use of psychotropic medications for people living with dementia and in residential aged care. The video series includes 12 short, practical modules (approximately 5-7 minutes each) covering key topics including initiation, monitoring and discontinuation…
Gayini: where science meets traditional knowledge in restoring former cotton country
Traditional Owners, UNSW scientists, government and conservation groups join forces to get Gayini wetlands thriving again. Gayini – meaning “water” in the Nari Nari language – is part of 80,000 hectares of culturally and ecologically rich land in south-west NSW, owned and managed by the Nari Nari Tribal Council, an Aboriginal-led not-for-profit organisation. Conservation scientists from UNSW Sydney’s…
NSW Health upgrades hospital EV charging to meet 2030 fleet mandate
NSW Health has upgraded electric vehicle charging infrastructure across two major healthcare facilities as it works toward the NSW Government’s target of a fully electric passenger fleet by 2030. Delivered by Aeron Group, a Schneider Electric Master eMobility EcoXpert, in partnership with Schneider Electric, the project supports the state’s Net Zero Government Operations policy, which…
2026 Guide to Company Registration in Indonesia for Foreign Investors: What’s New & What’s the Same
Indonesia remains one of Southeast Asia’s most closely watched investment destinations. With a population exceeding 270 million people, steady economic growth around 5 percent annually, and a rapidly expanding digital economy, the country continues to attract companies seeking long-term regional expansion. Yet while the opportunity is clear, establishing a business in Indonesia requires navigating a…
Incorporating an E-Commerce Business in Indonesia Requires More Than a Website
Indonesia’s digital economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, with millions of consumers transacting online daily. For founders and foreign investors, the opportunity is obvious. But launching an e-commerce platform in Indonesia is not simply a matter of building an app and activating a payment gateway. The regulatory architecture behind online trade is…
Media Release – Affordability the critical concern as Australian’s views on NBN revealed
Australians value affordability and reliability above all else when it comes to their NBN connections and while faster services are valued, speed mustn’t mean affordability goes by the wayside. Data from a new report by peak communications consumer body ACCAN shows that Australians believe that NBN Co should continue its fibre upgrade program, but investment…
Indonesia’s Data Privacy Law Is Reshaping Compliance for Every Business
Indonesia’s digital economy continues to expand at pace, from e-commerce and fintech to healthtech, logistics, and enterprise SaaS. But as businesses scale their data operations, regulators are tightening oversight. Since the enactment of Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), data protection in Indonesia is no longer a soft compliance issue—it…