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Novak Djokovic’s VISA conundrum continues as Hawk delays decision

Highlights Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has been waiting for the final decision on his visa. It is very tough to determine the last call as the...

Kim Kardashian & boxing legend Floyd Mayweather sued over crypto tok...

Highlights Kim Kardashian and Floyd Mayweather Jr are being sued over the alleged crypto scam. Kim K and Floyd falsely advertised EMAX tokens last...

Bunnings’ customers fear a breach of their personal information

Highlights There are fears, that in a possible case of data violation, Bunnings Warehouse may have had personal information about its customers lea...

How is IBM enhancing its sustainability offerings?

Highlights IBM acquired an Aussie startup to accelerate its ESG offerings. With Envizi, the company enhances its existing ESG AI-powered software....

World Bank slashes China’s growth figures

Coronavirus pandemic has played havoc on world economies. As the new year began, people globally were optimistic and had high hopes that their lives w...

Labour party pledges for an emergency response fund revamp

Highlights Australian elections are due this year and Labor party, in its latest pitch, is promising a revamp of the emergency response fund. Acco...

Tesla strikes battery-metal deal with Rio JV to ensure supply

Highlights An expected surge in the demand urges automakers to secure access to battery metals and other electric car parts. Tesla has committed t...

Gaming companies Take-Two & Zynga enter US$11.04B deal

The Grand Theft Auto video game maker Take-Two Interactive announced that it would acquire Zynga for $US11.04 billion via a cash-and-stock d...

Mining giants halt operations amid heavy rainfall in Brazil

Highlights Some mining giants have paused their mining production amid heavy rainfall in Southeastern Brazil. The heavy rain has caused floods in...

Australia to export clean hydrogen to Japan under AU$150M ACHTP

Highlights The $150 million Australian Clean Hydrogen Trade Program (ACHTP) would fund hydrogen supply chain initiatives in Australia that attract...

Serbia may eliminate Rio Tinto’s (ASX:RIO) AU$3B lithium mine

Highlights The Australian mining company Rio Tinto Limited (ASX:RIO) may face a loss of AU$3.34 billion as the Serbian lithium project may be cance...

KFC Customers Frustrated by Chicken Shortage

The Omicron virus is becoming a problem for the Australian supply chain. Some Australian KFC outlets have been forced to reduce their menu options due...

Brisbane-based iNSPIRETEK raises $2.5M to expand into US market

Highlights  Australian mental health platform iNSPIRETEK has raised $2.5 million to expand across the US market. iNSPIRETEK automates mental...

Fujitsu wins iSAFE deal with SA’s Department for Correctional Servic...

Highlights  Fujitsu has won the iSAFE contract with the South Australian Department for Correctional Services (DSC). Under the contract, Fuji...

Australian govt announces upto $40M funding for ultra-low-cost solar

Highlights Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has declared that the Australian Government to extend funding of up to $40 million. The fund...

Aussie stars ‘shine’ at Golden Globes 2022

Highlights Three Australians manage to bag Golden Globes awards which have taken place in LA, USA. Nicole Kidman, Sarah Snook and Kodi Smit-McPhee...

Local farmers buy back land owned by Chinese miner Shenhua in NSW

Highlights Local Australian farmers have bought back a rich NSW based farmland owned by a Chinese miner Shenhua in NSW food bowl. NSW government h...

Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19: Savior in times of need

Highlights Rapid antigen tests are relatively easier to use and less time consuming than PCR tests. 15 different rapid antigen testing kits have b...

The World Bank calls 2021 the year of “Inequality Pandemic”

Highlights The unequal recovery in 2021 and unequal distribution of vaccines were top areas of concern in various geographies. The World Bank in i...

Tritium to get listed on NASDAQ this month, ASX-listing uncertain

Highlights  Tritium is likely to get listed on NASDAQ soon. There are no indications of the EV charging player to appear on ASX despite the C...