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Arcimoto Partners With Directed Technologies For Australia Launch

Arcimoto Inc (NASDAQ:FUV) has partnered with Directed Technologies to introduce the Fun Utility Vehicle and Deliverator to the Australian market. Through the pilot program, Arcimoto vehicles will be tested by Directed Technologies' fleet clients specializing in last-mile delivery. With the global head office and main distribution center in Melbourne Airport, Victoria, Directed Technologies…

Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022

After the floods comes underinsurance: we need a better plan

The floods affecting Australia’s eastern seaboard are a “1 in 1,000-year event”, according to New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet. But that’s not what science, or the insurance industry, suggests.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

A tale of subterfuge, rivalry, Napoleon and snakes: how the NSW State Library came to own the map of Abel Tasman's voyages

Every year, tens of thousands of New South Wales State Library patrons walk past a stunning mosaic replica of the Tasman Map on the floor of the Mitchell library vestibule. The original Tasman map, recently restored, charts the two voyages of the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642 and 1644.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

Super funds expected to dump Russia assets

Australian superannuation funds are being urged by the treasurer to divest Russian assets and join the government in putting a squeeze on Vladimir Putin.

AAP · Mar 2, 2022

Apollo Looks To Merge Yahoo Sports With Betting Companies

Apollo Global Management Inc (NYSE:APO) is discussing with sports betting companies to merge their assets with Yahoo Sports, CNBC reports. Apollo acquired Yahoo from Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) for $5 billion in 2021. Yahoo has spoken with is Australia-based Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (OTC:PBTHF), which has a market valuation of about $760 million. Apollo and Yahoo are considering merging…

Benzinga · Mar 2, 2022

‘India is natural leader of Quad in Indo-Pacific region,’ says Australian High Commissioner

Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell says defence exercise MILAN demonstrates cooperation across countries in the region

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

Top UN court probes Russian war crimes

The International Criminal Court will investigate possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine following a referral by Australia and 38 other nations.

AAP · Mar 2, 2022

Half a million words and 20m views: the project preserving Australia’s Paralympic history

The tireless work of a small team of volunteers has ensured that achievements at the Games are no longer overlooked

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

WA had two years to get homeless people off the street. So why are they still stranded as Covid surges?

As Western Australia is bringing down its hard border it is disturbing to see how little has changed for the most vulnerable

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

AustralianSuper’s $300m of Russian investments plunge as sanctions bite

Australia’s biggest super fund yet to decide if it will join investors dumping Russian shares following Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022