'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away All Australia has to fear from AI is fear itself, industry leaders and techno-optimists say amid mixed signals about the booming technology's dangers. AAP · Sep 14
Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements The Guardian - AU · Aug 26
Chalmers backs commission after WA premier's GST attack Western Australia's premier crossed the line by calling a federal agency "east coast clowns" over their findings on GST distribution, its commissioner says. AAP · Aug 26
New industrial dawn: defence, transport and energy projects slated for region Government departments told to consider Upper Hunter for major new investments. Newcastle Herald · Aug 25
Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter gets $2.5bn bailout package from federal and NSW governments Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract The Guardian - AU · Aug 12
Why this astronomer would settle for UFO funding The federal government's new space statement promises ambition but does little to even bandaid over a defunded research area, an astronomy expert says. AAP · Jul 21
Public service to get AI guardrails for fairer system The use of artificial intelligence in the public service and federal agencies will be regulated under new rules to provide a transparent and fair service. AAP · Jul 20
'We're well placed': cool climate capital eyes its place in national data centre plan Construction halt unnecessary while the ACT leads on data centre standards. The Canberra Times · Jul 17
Anthony Albanese promises fast-track approvals for datacentres to shore up AI investment PM to declare Australia the first country worldwide to bring economic, social, security and environmental issues from AI under single office in major speech The Guardian - AU · Jul 14
7000 jobs, new industries: bold plan for Hunter's post-coal future revealed Two Hunter coal sites set for major industrial transformation. Newcastle Herald · Jul 13
Albanese to compare pivotal moment in AI to renewable energy transition as he outlines approach Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists The Guardian - AU · Jul 13
ACT lands space for 3000 new homes in $385m deal with CSIRO Long-awaited land sale will deliver more than 3000 new homes. The Canberra Times · Jul 10
'Not illegal': Liberal leader defends triple zero tests Angus Taylor has backed his communications spokeswoman despite criticism over her making test calls to triple zero during a major Telstra outage. AAP · Jul 8
Telstra outage: triple-zero calls affected by network glitches as regional train services slowly resume Carrier says some were unable to connect to emergency hotline a day after mobile network went down The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
The Canberra Times · Jul 1 'You haven't built a roundabout': Labor senator lashes out at David Pocock Canberra's roundabouts take a hit in feisty Senate exchange.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23 Australia ‘sleepwalking’ into AI crisis and ‘tech bro free-for-all’, says Greens senator Sarah Hanson Young’s warning comes as David Pocock urges government to prevent firms using Australian content to train AI models
AAP · Jun 11 Labor insists AUKUS unaffected after snap resignations Australia is reaffirming support for its nuclear-powered submarine deal after a number of high-profile resignations within the British government.
AAP · Jun 11 Pope's AI warning endorsed as Australia plans future Australia is hoping to dictate the construction of data centres on its own terms, as the Pope, communities and environment advocates raise concerns about AI.
AAP · Jun 10 Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.
The Canberra Times · Jun 7 The official Senate estimates etiquette guide The estimates recap you didn't know you needed.
AAP · Jun 2 AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.
The Guardian - AU · May 22 Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s office
Newcastle Herald · May 20 'Not some sort of moral competition': minister backs new coal projects Tim Ayres thinks new coal and gas projects are not incompatible with Australia's net zero ambitions.
AAP · May 7 Price impact uncertain from gas reservation scheme Households have not be guaranteed how much gas prices in east coast markets will come down under a reservation scheme.
AAP · Apr 22 Smelter's wage lifeline fails to allay viability fears A support package has given three weeks of pay certainty for 200 workers at Australia's only manganese alloy smelter, which is on the hunt for a new owner.