Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040 Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid. AAP · May 29
Labour 'sent shockwaves' with change to Scottish agriculture funding, union says THE UK Government “sent shock waves” throughout the agricultural sector after ditching a ring-fenced fund for Scottish agriculture ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2024
Agriculture funding change sent shock waves through Scottish farming, says NFU Hundreds of farmers, crofters and agricultural workers protested outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
'We must rally': Scottish farmers to protest amid inheritance tax row SCOTLAND'S national farmers union (NFU) has called on all those who want a "thriving rural economy in Scotland" to rally… The National (Scotland) · Nov 27, 2024
Swinney gives ‘cast-iron’ guarantee to return £46m to farming sector The cash was taken from the agriculture budget to ease the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland. Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024
Budget surplus boasting 'unconscionable' in cost of living crisis Hunter groups say the surplus is nothing to praise. Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2024
Calls for state to spend big on cutting housing costs About $500 million needed to expedite 40,000 homes blocked by infrastructure delays. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2023
'A sigh of relief': Hunter leaders share their views on the budget Slashing cost-of-living pressures is a central feature of Labor's Federal Budget announcement which politicians and Hunter leaders have lauded as a win for locals. Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023
Claire 'left with nothing' after splitting cash to support her family "There's never any money left," renter Claire Fahey said. Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023
Housing groups support Labor plan but say supply should be priority CHIA and Home in Place want more social housing investment as a priority. Newcastle Herald · Jan 10, 2023
People in need of social housing rises in the Hunter The number of registered applicants on the waiting list in Newcastle rose from 1277 in 2021 to 1709 last year. Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2023
Farmers rally outside Holyrood as charities call for climate-centred agriculture SCOTLAND’S farmers have gathered outside Holyrood to call for “clarity” on the upcoming Agriculture Bill. The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022
Voters urged to put pressure on politicians over food security at council elections A “PERFECT storm” of Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine is threatening the country’s food security, according to Scottish producers. The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2022
NFU Scotland president tells politicians to 'get their heads out of the sand' Newly-elected union leader says action needed if the potential of Scotland’s farmers, crofters and producers is to be realised Insider UK · Feb 10, 2022