Australia
New platform to change the story of pancreatic cancer research
A game-changing digital platform is bringing together patients, clinicians and researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer treatment. Spearheaded by WEHI researchers, the PURPLE Translational Platform is a centralised online hub designed to support the development of new approaches to treating the disease and improve patient access to clinical trials. The platform, funded through The…
UNSW tops the nation in social impact and environmental rankings
The University is the top-ranked institution in Australia in the new QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. UNSW Sydney has climbed to the top spot in Australia and Oceania in the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings. The University climbed five spots to become the top-ranked university in Australia and is now tied for seventh globally. UNSW has…
Singapore’s Kimming Yap Named in Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 for 2025
Creativeans Co-Founder recognised for redefining branding through AI, innovation, and design-led impact across Asia Singapore, 13 November 2025 — Kimming Yap, Co-Founder and Managing Director of award-winning consultancy Creativeans, has been named to Campaign Asia-Pacific’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list for 2025, spotlighting rising stars transforming the region’s marketing and creative landscape. A globally recognised…
SHEIN’s Tick It Off Fest: The End-Of-Year Trend Taking Over Aussie Social Feeds
Halfway through its end-of-year Tick It Off Fest, SHEIN is proving that resolutions aren’t just for January. Across TikTok and Instagram, Australians are sharing their biggest wins of the year – from finally redecorating their homes to saying yes to long-delayed plans – turning everyday moments into celebration-worthy content. At the heart of the movement’s momentum is…
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…