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H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia

56 clusters · 310 sources · last updated

Latest: Avian influenza H5N1 detected in multiple Australian mammal species

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak continues to expand across Australia, affecting both wild bird populations and mammals. In South Australia, the first confirmed case in an endangered Australian sea lion was detected at Seal Ba

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Anthropic AI data center expansion

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Anthropic signs lease for major Australian data centre

Anthropic has initiated efforts to expand its AI infrastructure through strategic partnerships and large-scale leasing agreements. Initially, the company announced the formation of Theseus Infrastructure, a platform cre

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Australia AI data centre standards face pushback

23 clusters · 162 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia to ban new data centres near homes and schools

Since the Albanese government’s July 2026 rollout of national AI standards, pressure on the regime has intensified. Industry experts warned in late June that a surge of data-centre projects could attract “cowboy” develop

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SunRice job cuts and Riverina water policy tensions

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: SunRice discusses potential $15 million federal aid for Riverina operations

SunRice Group announced significant job cuts across its operations in Deniliquin, Leeton, and Australian Grain Storage, resulting in 78 redundancies and 14 redeployments. Local leaders attributed these cuts to dry condit

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