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Councils in wind farm information race as shift to renewables ramps up
As approvals for multi-billion-dollar projects land on agendas at country local government meetings, staff and elected representatives battle to ensure their communities are prepared to benefit. Source link
'Very embarrassing' outage stops trade in dozens of shares on ASX
Professional investors slam another “embarrassing” ASX technical glitch, which saw trading halted in around 50 stocks as companies were unable to publish price-sensitive announcements. Source link
The Ozempic effect reshaping supermarkets and stock markets
The explosive rise of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro is shifting consumption patterns, health outcomes and pushing pharmaceutical giants into trillion-dollar valuations. Source link
Energy independence? It would reduce the impact of global energy shocks
If Australia produced 100 per cent of its energy from renewable sources, it would reduce the impact of global energy shocks on Australia’s economy. Source link
The crypto crazes walking the line between gaming and gambling
As the crypto sector expands its appeal beyond tech insiders, the gamification of cryptocurrencies is appealing to younger users, which experts warn is walking the line between gaming and gambling. Source link
The RBA's likely next interest rate move has surprised just about everyone
Hotter-than-expected inflation figures have caught most economists and policy makers off guard. The ongoing price pressures in the economy open the door for an RBA interest rate hike in 2026. Source link
Global recall of Airbus A320s throws world's airlines into disarray
About 90 Jetstar flights have been cancelled across Australia today due to a global recall of Airbus A320 planes for urgent software repairs. Source link
What Google's superhighway plans mean for locals on Australian island
Google’s plans for a data hub could drag this remote island from a digitally starved past into an AI-powered future. But are the locals ready? Source link
Major IVF provider hit with restrictions after embryo bungle
Monash IVF has been ordered to be more rigorous when checking the biological origin of embryos to avoid more mix-ups, in order to stay registered in Victoria. Source link
Property investors on the nose, a threat to financial stability
It’s been called a bubble for more than 15 years but the great Aussie housing price boom has barely skipped a beat, as regulators eye the threat of risky loans. Source link