Labor says renewables will power enormous energy demand of AI centres, denies any proposals for nuclear energy
The Albanese government has shut down the prospect of using nuclear to power data centres in Australia, despite…
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Pakistan, Japan explore startup, innovation partnerships
July 18, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Japan agreed to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence, Web3 and digital technologies,…
Mum uses ChatGPT as babysitter, homework tutor for four kids
A mother has shared a new-age parenting technique that has worked wonders for both her and her children.…
Retiring in 5 years or less? Here is your countdown checklist
Planning for retirement Retirement used to feel like a distant milestone, a blurred image on a horizon decades…
Perth and Adelaide suburbs tipped to hit $1m in surprise list
A new list predicting where Australia’s next $1m suburbs will be is dominated by two surprising cities, as…
Millennials Are Financially Supporting Retired Baby Boomer Parents
For better or worse, America treats retirement like a personal problem. Yes, there’s Social Security, but it’s only…
‘At times you need luck’ — Tony Elumelu says being the best in class is not enough to succeed
Tony Elumelu says luck was a major factor in his success, revealing how a letter he wrote after…
Australia news live: Liberals criticise Hanson for ‘inflammatory’ and ‘insane’ claims at London CPAC conference | Australia news
Jane Hume says Hanson’s comments on UK tour ‘un-Australian’Tom McIlroy The deputy Liberal leader, Jane Hume, has criticised…
Australia’s fairness problem is holding productivity back
A productive economy relies on many things, particularly on people believing that their contribution will be recognised and…
‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
“I am 35 and have essentially nothing saved for my future, which is a huge concern.” Sarah* works…
Cattle farmers plant trees for sustainable aviation fuel
A north Queensland cattle farming family is taking part in a trial growing oil-producing trees alongside livestock. The…