Australia

As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to advance rapidly, the way businesses operate is constantly evolving, placing increasingly higher demands on management capabilities. Developing these competencies early is essential for students as they prepare to enter the future workplace. In response to these changing demands, the “NextGen Manager 2026 – Shaping the AI-Era Leader”…

Built by an Indonesian founder in Singapore and now available in Australia, Sanct Social puts close relationships at the centre of its ambition to grow. Sion Abednego explains the personal experience behind the app and why he wants people to keep coming back. The company has opened a pre-seed round and is speaking with investors…

As NSW seeks to grow its night-time economy, UNSW research points to the less visible parts of the experience: transport home, the availability of toilets, clear footpaths and free experiences. As the City of Sydney seeks feedback on plans to establish entertainment precincts across more than 20 areas of the city, built environment expert Dr…

Vietnam International Halal Expo & Forum will connect Vietnamese businesses with international buyers, investors, government stakeholders and Halal industry partners across ASEAN, GCC and global markets. HANOI, Vietnam – November 2026 – Vietnam is set to deepen its engagement with the rapidly expanding global Halal economy through the Vietnam International Halal Expo & Forum 2027…

At EICMA 2026 in Milan, SWM, a brand of Shineray, unveiled two all-terrain vehicle ranges: the Trailhunter ATVs and Nomader UTVs. The launch featured two flagship models aimed at uses ranging from recreation and long-distance expeditions to agricultural and forestry work. The Trailhunter range emphasizes sporty, versatile ATVs. Its flagship, the long-wheelbase Trailhunter Touring 1000,…

‘Gift wrap to give back’ and volunteer at STEPS Pathways Charity’s gift wrapping station from 25 November – 24 December at the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre. Individuals and groups are asked to volunteer to wrap gifts for shoppers, with all funds raised through the service being directed to STEPS Pathways College, the only boarding college…

Sanct Social is now available free for iPhone in Australia. Add people you know by QR code or invite code, then choose who can see each post: all your friends, selected friends or only you. New connections can develop through friends of friends. The app carries no advertising. AUSTRALIA, 27 October 2026. Sanct Social is…

Clean Up Australia Day returns on Sunday 7 March 2027, calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to register now, get their gloves on and be part of Australia’s largest day of environmental action. Whether it’s a beach, creek, a local park or a street close to home, there are many…

Go Gentle Australia has welcomed a renewed push by state and territory health ministers to remove outdated federal restrictions on the use of telehealth in voluntary assisted dying (VAD), calling on the Albanese Government to stop delaying reform. In a joint letter dated 27 October, health ministers from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and…

Rising living costs, the high visibility of income tax, concerns about whether big business pays its fair share, and doubts about value for money relating to public services are the four main reasons Australians believe they are paying too much tax. New research, which examines 14 years of tax surveys, found that cost-of-living pressures were…