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ASIC warns of 'first significant cracks' in Australian private credit
The collapse of a large and hugely indebted NSW property developer leaves several private credit lenders and their investors heavily exposed, while other major funds have started restricting withdrawals. Source link
Book Week quiz: How well do you know Aussie kids' books?
Celebrate Children’s Book Week with our kids’ books quiz — and grab some costume ideas at the same time. Source link
City of Casey quadruples open data engagement
Open data only matters when people can use it. Source link
20pc more children are growing up in rental housing, as ownership rates plunge
There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by age 14, according to a new research paper. Source link
The home of the Ford Falcon may soon become Australia's AI engine room
For more than half a century, this Ford manufacturing plant was known as the home of the iconic Falcon. Now there is a proposal to turn it into a giant data centre and locals are worried. Source link
Queensland allowed to use coal, gas for data centres despite renewable push
The state’s premier says it is a “good win” for his state, which owns much of its own electricity infrastructure, while the federal government had previously demanded states use renewables as a standard. Source link
Hobart council advances ban on full-home short stays
Hobart City Council has voted to advance strict new limits on whole-home short stays. The plan, which aims to protect long-term rentals, will now go to the state planning body for final approval. Source link
Macquarie Group dumps KPMG from audit contract
Accounting firm KPMG says it is facing the consequences of its “past failings” as it is dropped by Macquarie Group. Source link
Report finds rock art damage more extensive than thought
The Murujuga Rock Art monitoring program finds pollutants from previous industrial activity have damaged a larger area of ancient rock art on the Burrup Peninsula than previously thought. Source link
Five of Dolly Parton's best songs explained
From Jolene to I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton wrote many classics. Here we explore the stories behind some of her most popular songs. Source link