'Dead quiet' shops struggle after bridge's failure closes highway
Jenolan, Oberon and Lithgow businesses cling on after Sydneysiders stop visiting due to the failure of a convict-built bridge and closure of the Great Western Highway. Source link
Ontario rethinking support for high-speed rail after feds reject Billy Bishop expansion: source
The federal government’s rejection of a plan to allow commercial jets at Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport is threatening a wedge between the Ford government and Ottawa — and potentially strengthening opposition to a major high-speed rail project. Source link
Treasurer confirms fuel excise discount will end on Sunday — as it happened
Jim Chalmers has announced the fuel excise discount, which was introduced following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, will end. Source link
Fortescue's quiet AI transformation
Decarbonisation, sustainability and safety gains top priorities. Source link
Visa to lay off 2600 staff
As efficiency push deepens. Source link
REA Group outs Launchpad, a platform engineering capability
Appears to be in the build phase. Source link
'Australia's Banksy' rape case witness wants the courts to hear this
A woman who accused street artist Anthony Lister of rape is speaking up to help others navigate the police and court systems. Lister was acquitted of all charges last year. Source link
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What do we need to know about agentic AI? Source link
Large great white shark found dead on Nova Scotia beach, cause of death a mystery
Researchers in northern Nova Scotia have yet to determine what caused the death of a large great white shark that recently washed ashore near Pictou. Source link
Age-check providers want Australia to 'test' social media platforms
In a damning submission, an age-check firm warns big fines may still be seen as a “small price to pay” if it allowed Australia’s ban to “wrongly” be portrayed as a failure. Source link