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AI infrastructure expansion: energy, resources, and social-e

70 clusters · 589 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Energy and data centers enter a period of mutual dependency

The rapid expansion of AI-driven workloads continues to fuel an “energy supercycle,” driving massive demand for electricity, transformers, and cooling systems. Global data center capacity has surpassed 250 GW, creating s

Australian inflation, interest rate, and recession risks

28 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Australia interest rate hikes impact housing market and bank profits

The outlook for Australian interest rates has become increasingly complex due to rising global commodity costs. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faces pressure to raise rates as persistent inflation is driven by surgi

Australia-EU free trade agreement dispute

9 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Australian Coalition divided over EU free trade agreement

The Australian government’s proposed free-trade agreement with the European Union continues to face political friction, primarily from the Coalition and agricultural lobby groups. While the dispute has historically cente

Australian digital and technology regulation

14 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Australian AI inquiry highlights accountability concerns for AI agents

The Australian government continues to pursue new regulatory frameworks for the digital and technology sectors. In September 2026, the federal government introduced the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill

Australia implements migration overhaul and enforcement

23 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Australia proposes visa ballot for Irish working holiday holders

Australia is undergoing a significant overhaul of its migration and asylum systems following intense political pressure. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has unveiled reforms designed to reduce net overseas migration (NO

Victoria state election political landscape

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Australian political polls show decline for Labor Party

As the November 28 Victorian state election approaches, the political landscape is shifting toward the Coalition. Initially, the Labor government, led by Premier Ben Carroll, launched its campaign with a $1.5 billion pac

Australian housing market faces prolonged price and supply

138 clusters · 212 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Australian property prices see modest decline

The Australian housing market has entered a sustained downturn, with property values falling across approximately 93 per cent of capital city suburbs. By late 2026, national home prices were recorded at 3.6 per cent belo

Australia tobacco tax debate and illicit market crackdown

39 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Victoria illicit tobacco sellers move online to evade crackdown

The debate over Australian tobacco taxation has intensified as the Coalition pushes for a major policy overhaul. A Senate inquiry led by the Coalition has recommended slashing tobacco excise by up to 80 per cent to comba

Australian industry calls for skilled migration reform

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Australia migration policy debate intensifies over workforce shortages

Australian industry and business groups continue to advocate for skilled migration reforms to address critical workforce shortages in manufacturing, infrastructure, health, and agriculture. In the construction sector, t