Dig deep: The future of data centres in Australia
Lane Cove is a pretty, leafy corner of Sydney. It is also a flashpoint of the increasingly ugly battle over data centres. With five built, approved or in the planning stage in the North Shore suburb, residents fear their community – named one of Australia’s most liveable in 2025 – will be lost to the artificial intelligence (AI) monoliths.
Lift the winter weight: Energy hardship support
If you have been lying awake worrying about how to pay your next electricity or gas bill, take a few deep breaths. There is a network of energy hardship support available across Australia, from government grants and concessions to formal payment plans with your retailer.
Cold comfort: Managing energy bills this winter
As the temperatures drop, the cost of keeping warm adds to the stress in already stretched households. Many face real energy hardship, with about 40 percent of Australians finding it difficult to pay their bill.