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Battle for Victoria sends important signals to federal players
Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago. Source link
Australia’s use of AI is growing faster than its foundations
AI spending and adoption are rising, but gaps in data, governance and accountability could limit returns. Source link
Australia wants lithium processed here but miners say numbers don't add up
Until recently, Australian lithium miners were digging up their ore and selling to China for processing into battery materials. Now, a handful of them are trying to get a bit more value out of that supply chain. Source link
Growing number of Labor MPs call for tougher gambling reforms
The Albanese government faces internal pressure to strengthen its gambling reforms, with more MPs calling for sweeping amendments. Source link
'I panicked': Developer tried to end affordable housing early
A property developer that describes itself as a leader in the national push to build cheap homes has been trying to scale back affordable housing at some of its projects. Source link
What happens when the world's largest online retail warehouse moves to town
Burra Creek is the home of the world’s largest online retail warehouse. It’s also the setting for a moving new production about the struggles faced by everyday Australian families. Source link
Little town celebrates 'incredibly explosive' talent's nationally acclaimed novel
The author, poet and visual artist says his childhood was a dichotomy of Queanbeyan’s suburban streets and Canberra’s privileged arts scene. Source link
Tax, gambling and migration fights ahead for Labor
Parliament is yet to resume but the stage has been set for the political fights set to play out next week. Source link
'Rubbish' tariffs drive Australian company out of the US
Australia’s only silicon producer will exit the US market next week, but the federal government says the Trump administration’s move does not undermine the critical minerals agreement between the two countries. Source link
Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres
The NT government has rejected a federal plan to mandate the use of renewables for new large-scale data centres, but the Commonwealth says it will block proposals that rely on gas. Source link