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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.

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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

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

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.

Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam 'fantasy'

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.

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Clock ticking for Brisbane 2032 Games on milestone day

Clock ticking for Brisbane 2032 Games on milestone day

Clock ticking for Brisbane 2032 Games on milestone day

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'

New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

New rules for AI as critics lash 'energy vampires'

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

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

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

'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.

Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport

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

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

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

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

Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede

Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede

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

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

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

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.

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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".

Last-ditch push to save park slated for Olympic arena

A government and demonstrators remain at loggerheads over a central park that's earmarked to serve as the main Olympics stadium.

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Australia's data centre dilemma: energy boom or bust?

Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.

Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres

Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.

Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders

The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.

Fill 'er up: electric trucks plug into charging network

Three electric truck charging hubs will be built in one Australian capital city in the first stage of a project designed to power up the transport transition.

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

'No other venues': croc habitat to host Olympic rowing

Plans to hold the 2032 Brisbane Olympic rowing at a crocodile habitat remain on track for a defiant state government providing a Games venue update.

Pleas for help as major convict-built road cracks

Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.

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