Trade with sanctioned Russia is helping China's currency, reports say that Yuan has become 5th most traded currency in the world. China's currency was up three places to number five in bank for international settlements.

World Business News: Yuan becomes 5th most traded currency, surpasses Australian, Canadian dollar

Australia is bracing for the third wave of flooding. Australia will spend millions on flood recovery. Watch this report for all the details.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia to spend millions on flood recovery

The case against a former political advisor accused of raping a colleague inside Australia's Parliament House has been dismissed, due to "misconduct" on the part of the jury.

Australia Parliament rape trial jury discharged over 'misconduct'

In the infamous rape case in Australia, after a 12-day trial, the jury has been discharged. Brittany Higgins had accused Bruce Lehrmann in early 2021.

Australia rape case: Brittany Higgins vs Bruce Lehrmann; After a 12-day trial, Jury discharged

Inflation in Australia has surged to 32-year high, it has now lead to a possibility of more aggressive rate hikes by country's central bank.

WION business News | Australia inflation hits highest in 32 years

In the latest string of cyber attacks, Medibank says data of 4 million customers was accessed after a ransomware attack. Watch this report for all the details.

Australia: Medibank says data of 4 million customers accessed

From toasting your breakfast to turning on the AC before heading to bed, almost everyone is responsible for carbon emissions all through their day but only a few stop to reflect on the impact. An Australian couple however has gone the extra mile and has decided to be completely carbon neutral.

WION Climate Tracker: Australian couple monitors carbon footprint to combat climate change

Virgin Australia recently launched a campaign to make more people choose, arguably the most undesired seat on an aeroplane, the middle seat. The Middle Seat Lottery launched by the airline is a lottery worth at least $145,000 and open to only those who, voluntarily or involuntarily, sit in the middle seat during a flight.

Virgin Australia launches lottery to make people opt for the middle seat on flights

A former U.S. military pilot and flight instructor who worked in China was arrested in Australia and faces extradition to the United States, Australian court documents and company records show.

Former US military pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia, faces extradition

Fitbit is once again under the scanner in in Australia for allegedly misleading consumers about their consumer guarantee rights. Australia's competition regulator has instituted court proceedings against Fitbit for allegedly making misleading claims.

WION Business News | Australian regulator takes Fitbit to court

The United Nations has abruptly suspended its anti-torture mission to Australia after inspectors were barred from several jails, with a key oversight body condemning on Monday the "embarrassing debacle".

UN suspends Australia anti-torture mission after inspectors barred

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on Monday began court proceedings against Fitbit LLC, a Google-owned consumer electronics and fitness company for not complying with the country's consumer laws.

Google-owned Fitbit sued by Australian competition regulator for misleading consumers

Weeks after Australian telecom giant Optus reported a major data breach, the Anthony Albanese government has announced it will be introducing new legislation in parliament to penalise heavily repeat 'privacy breach' offenders.

Australia to bring legislation for tougher penalties on hackers for data breaches

U.S. allies Australia and Japan agreed to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen their military cooperation as they signed a security pact aimed at countering China's rising military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

Japan, Australia ink ‘landmark’ security pact to counter China’s military build-up in Indo-Pacific

Warm temperatures combined with flood waters could leave upto 750,000 Australians vulnerable to the Japanese Encephalitis, a disease confined to Asia, northern Australia. Six out of 31infected people have died after the disease was detected in several hickories in southern Australia.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia at risk of Japanese Encephalitis outbreak?

Australia and Singapore agreed on Tuesday (October 18) on a "green economy" deal to boost cooperation on climate investment, financing and technology.

Australia, Singapore sign 'green economy' pact to boost cooperation on climate investment

The Australian and Singapore leaders have announced what they describe as the world's first agreement to to cooperate in transitioning their economies to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Singapore's Prime Minister and Australia's Prime Minister both outlined their green economy agreement.

World Business Watch: Australia, Singapore sign 'Green Economy' pact; aims net-zero emissions

A day after it was revealed that former British pilots were being poached by the Chinese military to train its troops, Australia has said it will also investigate such reports.

After UK, Australia to also investigate reports that China hired its ex-military pilots

Australia and Singapore on Tuesday signed a “green economy” deal to deepen cooperation on climate investment, financing and technology.

WION Climate Tracker: Singapore signs 'green economy' pact with Australia

The Australian government has reversed the previous government's recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and said the issue should be resolved as part of peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Australia removes reference to west Jerusalem as Israel capital

Australia on Tuesday (October 18) reversed recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The decision marks reversal of the one taken by the previous government.

Australia reverses decision of recognising Jerusalem as Israel capital

A trial at the University of Western Sydney is studying the efficiency of drones in a bid to replace honey bees for pollination purposes.

Tech in Trend: Miniature drones to replace honey bees for pollination purposes in Australia

Miniature drones could potentially replace honeybees for pollination purposes in indoor crop settings. A trial at the University of Western Sydney is studying their efficiency. Watch the video to know more.

WION Fineprint: Are drone pollinators replacing bees? Drones being put to test in Australia

In the latest string of cyber attacks, Medibank says normal operations resume. There is no evidence that customer data were removed during the ransomware attack.

Medibank says normal operations resume after a ransomware attack on the Australian firm

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