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 Mega fund dumps AU$133M Russian assets, Frydenberg pushes divestment

Mega fund dumps AU$133M Russian assets, Frydenberg pushes divestment

March 04, 2022 06:37 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Australian Superannuation fund are aligning to government’s push to exit from Russian assets. Queensland based Mega fund has decided to dump AU$133 million of its Russian Assets. Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is increas.....

 Plastic pollution: UN makes 'historic' move toward global pact

Plastic pollution: UN makes 'historic' move toward global pact

March 04, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By Aditi Saha

Highlights UN is all set to develop the world's first plastic pollution treaty, hailed as the most crucial multilateral climate agreement since the historic 2015 Paris treaty. World leaders have agreed to develop a treaty to deal with the issue.....

 Russia-Ukraine war: Who are stakeholders and what do they want?

Russia-Ukraine war: Who are stakeholders and what do they want?

March 04, 2022 04:13 PM AEDT| By Kiara Khanna

Highlights The war is in its second week and Russian troops have entered Ukraine on all fronts. Putin has time and again emphasised on saying that modern Ukraine was entirely created by Russia. In November 2021, Putin decided to go all out but.....

 Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

March 04, 2022 04:11 AM AEDT| By Sundeep Radesh

On February 24, Russia began a military invasion into Ukraine. While it was not surprising it was shocking, given the relative peace Europe had been in for nearly a century. But how did we get here? To get to the bottom of that, let’s backtra.....

  WA launches AU$12M 'Wander out Yonder' to entice tourists

 WA launches AU$12M 'Wander out Yonder' to entice tourists

March 03, 2022 08:14 PM AEDT| By Aditi Saha

Highlights  A hefty campaign, ‘Wander Out Yonder’, has been introduced in WA to attract tourists. The marketing campaign falls under the auspices of government's AU$185 million Reconnect WA package.  The marketing campaig.....

 Russian billionaire loses mega yacht ‘Dilbar’ on Ukraine invasion 

Russian billionaire loses mega yacht ‘Dilbar’ on Ukraine invasion 

March 03, 2022 08:02 PM AEDT| By Khushboo Joshi

Highlights  German authorities have seized a Russian billionaire owned superyacht. The superyacht – Dilbar, was custom built in more than 52 months and is the world’s largest yacht valued at around US$600 million. The US is ta.....

 Neobank Zeller raises AU$100M series B at AU$1B valuation

Neobank Zeller raises AU$100M series B at AU$1B valuation

March 03, 2022 01:35 PM AEDT| By Aditi Saha

Highlights Australian payments service Zeller is now a member of the ‘Unicorn Club’ after having raised AU$100 million. After the fundraise, Zeller is valued at AU$1 billion. A ‘Unicorn’ in business, is a privately owne.....

 What to expect at Apple’s (AAPL) spring event next week?

What to expect at Apple’s (AAPL) spring event next week?

March 03, 2022 09:37 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Apple's 5G-capable iPhones have been a major part of its focus lately. Apple generally hosts three events annually to launch new products. The iPhone maker saw solid sales in iPhones, Mac, wearables, and gadgets during the holiday .....

 CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022

March 03, 2022 02:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

CSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.Cynthia will be speaking on Capturing Carbon: Neutral or Negati...

 CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022

CSRHub's Cynthia Figge Speaking at Future in Review 2022

March 03, 2022 02:30 AM AEDT| By 3BL

CSRHub CEO and Co-founder Cynthia Figge is speaking at the Future in Review (FiRe) 2022 Conference: Technology Driving a Brighter Future.Cynthia will be speaking on Capturing Carbon: Neutral or Negati...

 Gelato Messina and Burgertory to expand footprint in Australia

Gelato Messina and Burgertory to expand footprint in Australia

March 02, 2022 08:46 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Australian food joints Burgertory and Gelato Messina shared their plans to expand in the market. Burgertory is a burger restaurant chain, and Gelato Messina claims to be a premium gelato maker. On 2 March 2022, Melbourne-based Burgertory announced.....

 Coles (ASX:COL), Woolworths (ASX:WOW) put buying limits amid flood crisis

Coles (ASX:COL), Woolworths (ASX:WOW) put buying limits amid flood crisis

March 02, 2022 07:36 PM AEDT| By Bhawna Gupta

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) and Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) have reinstated purchasing limits on various essential products on Tuesday (1 March 2022) due to the record-break rain and floods. These products include rice, milk, and toilet paper......

 US bans Russian airlines, Aeroflot asked to return leased planes

US bans Russian airlines, Aeroflot asked to return leased planes

March 02, 2022 06:35 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights  US bans Russian planes and private jets, closes airspace to tighten noose around Russia. Global aircraft leasing companies join the US, want back their carriers from Russian operators. It is expected that Russia would also ban.....

 Insurance claims continue to rise as floods wreak havoc in Australia

Insurance claims continue to rise as floods wreak havoc in Australia

March 02, 2022 05:54 PM AEDT| By Priyanka Payal

Highlights Incessant rain continues to play havoc in Australia. Australia sees the worst floods in over a decade. At least ten people have lost their lives so far. As inclement weather conditions gradually shift towards Sydney, the government.....

 Ukraine crisis: BP, Shell and other big names that have exited Russia

Ukraine crisis: BP, Shell and other big names that have exited Russia

March 02, 2022 04:03 PM AEDT| By Ashish

Highlights Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to many global companies making an exit from Moscow. Their decision to exit Moscow is in line with the Western economic sanctions on Russia. Energy giant BP, global bank HSBC, and aircraft .....

 Telstra, Optus customers suffer major internet outage in Tasmania

Telstra, Optus customers suffer major internet outage in Tasmania

March 02, 2022 01:37 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights Tasmania faces a state-wide internet and mobile network outage. Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom customers impacted by the cut off network. TLS share price edged down over 2% on the ASX today (2 March 2022). Tasmania suddenly entere.....

 Coles (ASX:COL) grows ‘Wing’ to deliver groceries via drone!

Coles (ASX:COL) grows ‘Wing’ to deliver groceries via drone!

March 02, 2022 01:32 PM AEDT| By Aditi Saha

Food and staples retailing giant, Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL), has adopted a novel grocery delivery service in Canberra, via drone, paving the road for a better and sustainable future. In Australia, Coles would be the first supermarket to use dr.....

 Novavax to launch new trial for Covid-flu vaccine

Novavax to launch new trial for Covid-flu vaccine

March 01, 2022 08:35 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Many scientists have predicted that the Covid-19 booster dose will be required each year; therefore, pharmaceuticals companies are working on combing seasonal flu, and Covid-19 does. Clinical stage company, Novavax, Inc. (NYSE:NVAX) was already wor.....

 South Australia to become protein powerhouse with AU$378M project

South Australia to become protein powerhouse with AU$378M project

March 01, 2022 08:25 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Highlights The Morrison Government has announced an AU$113 million funding package for South Australia. SA will likely become a plant protein powerhouse on heavy Government and private investments. A consortium is formed to construct thre.....

 Truescope secures AU$6.2 million to expand globally

Truescope secures AU$6.2 million to expand globally

March 01, 2022 07:55 PM AEDT| By Aditi Saha

Highlights Truescope, an Australian media intelligence firm, has secured AU$6.2 million to bolster its overseas markets. Industry professionals Michael Bade and John Croll established Truescope in 2019. Its goal is to make comprehensive media .....

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