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Major data centre proposal leaves council 'in the dark'

Major data centre proposal leaves council 'in the dark'

A rural council has pushed for clarification over a major data centre proposal as questions mount over local rate treatment and water usage.

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

First flight takes off from 'Australia's best airport'

The first commercial flight has taken to the skies from Australia's newest major airport as leaders say it will have a major impact on Sydney.

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Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening

A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it?

Costly Snowy energy project to 'outlast' us all

Costly Snowy energy project to 'outlast' us all

The massively blown-out Snowy 2.0 renewables project will be pumping power long after everyone retires, Energy Minister Chris Bowen insists.

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Runways to riches? Western Sydney's billion-dollar bet

Australia's first new international airport in 30 years is ready to take flight but now shoulders the weight of great economic promises built around it.

'Payroll challenges' as steel plant workers leave

'Payroll challenges' as steel plant workers leave

Whyalla Steelworks' administrators are working to resolve "payroll challenges" as hundreds prepare to leave the plant after accepting redundancies.

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Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

Wind farm build begins after community opposition

More than 10 years after it was first proposed, and sparked community backlash from high profile critics, the construction of a wind farm has begun.

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Councils fear data centres 'coming at us' on prime land

Local councils have called for state and federal governments to crack down on data centre developments, as potential residential land is snapped up.

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

'Stuck': enough energy projects planned, too few built

Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

Reforms blocking Big Build corruption probe under fire

A state government is expected to introduce new laws to give its anti-corruption commission increased powers, but it may not allow retrospective probes.

Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices

Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices

Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices

Premier plays down data centre impact on power prices

Two Australian jurisdictions will be able to power their AI data centres with coal and gas, despite fears it could lead to an increase in power prices.

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

States urged to back 'nation-leading' data centre plan

One state's plan to act on the water and energy use of fast-tracked data centres could be a blueprint for national reform, a climate group says.

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Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam 'fantasy'

Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park.

Clock ticking for Brisbane 2032 Games on milestone day

With more than a dozen venues yet to be built or upgraded, the pressure is on Brisbane 2032 Olympics organisers after arriving at a key milestone.

New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.

'Lucky to be here': union pushed boss to breaking point

A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.

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Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Australia’s first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry.

Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities

Australia's internet infrastructure is not ready to handle increasing artificial intelligence demand, according to one telco that plans to build more fibre.

Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede

The race to build data centres could come with a risk: "fly-by-night" operators with little concern for Australia's best interests.

AI's thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water

One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.

Fast-track: electric trucks to hit Aussie roads faster

One company's plans to electrify heavy-duty transport will accelerate and expand to more towns after a multimillion-dollar investment.

Interest rate impact hits housing approval levels

The number of new homes being approved fell once again during April, and the Reserve Bank is being blamed for the downturn.

Elder's grief as Olympics stadium replaces healing site

The race to complete the 2032 stadium has begun at a city park despite protests, triggering fears a First Nations place of healing will be "gone forever".

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