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NSW government approves first pumped hydro project since Snowy 2.0
A pumped hydro project with the potential to power up to 120,000 homes has been given the green light in the Upper Hunter. Source link
Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after $100k ice cream bungle
The Fair Work Commission rules a trucking company was within its rights to fire a driver after he set the temperature of his trailer full of ice cream more than 20 degrees too warm. Source link
Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston’s Boag’s Brewery site and says it has “in-principle” support from the Japanese parent company to explore the idea. Source link
Live: ASX to follow Wall Street higher as US reimposes naval blockade on Iran
The Australian share market is likely to rise in morning trade after some weaker-than-expected US inflation figures boosted Wall Street and reduced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve lifting interest rates. Follow live. Source link
Labor to force data centres to minimise water, underwrite own power — as it happened
The PM has announced new artificial intelligence data centres will be forced to underwrite or supply their own power and minimise their use of water under new AI standards to be introduced to parliament. Source link
Australia to establish government AI office
To coordinate regulation. Source link
IBM warns AI boom squeezing software budgets
Limited budgets diverted to hardware. Source link
US unseals charges, offers reward for info on alleged Russian hackers
Accused of ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure. Source link
JB Hi-Fi Group finds new cyber security leader
Following departure of predecessor in April. Source link
'People want community': Hobby-based clubs tackling loneliness
Hobby-based pop-up clubs are attracting people from university students and office workers to new migrants and academics. Source link