Indonesia and Australia’s rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is being tackled with a suite of projects designed to bring attention to risk factors early in life and improve overall …
Improving rail safety in Indonesia and Australia
The sweet spot for rail repair vs efficiency Computer models to predict how railcars will respond to different track conditions are being developed by Indonesian and Australian researchers, to …
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Stunted, obese and unhealthy: can cocoa help rebuild impoverished communities?
In West Sulawesi, 400,000 families depend on cocoa farming. But downturns in price and production are pushing families into poverty, with profound implications for public health. Fifty per cent of …
Renewable ‘alternatives’ cheapest option for Australia, Indonesia
Electricity from photovoltaics and wind are likely the cheapest options for large-scale energy generation in both Australia and Indonesia, according to research from the Australian National University …
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Smarter electrification: providing energy isn’t enough
Four years ago life in Pulau Bau, a village on a tiny island off North Maluku in Indonesia, was transformed. The community was supplied with electricity via small-scale diesel generators and a …
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What could giant batteries mean for Indonesian energy?
In response to blackouts and concerns over energy supply, South Australia is getting the world’s largest lithium-ion battery. What exactly does this mean for the future of energy in Australia, and …
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