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- 1Controversial $1.2bn Sydney datacentre plan scrapped●Plan for controversial $1.2bn datacentre in Sydney scrapped due to 'emerging' regulations https://www.theguardian.com/au
A plan for a $1.2 billion datacentre in Sydney has been abandoned, with emerging regulations cited as the reason. The project had drawn controversy, and the decision highlights growing uncertainty for large datacentre developments in Australia as governments move to introduce new rules governing the sector.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that OpenAI breached Medicare, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. The claim, if confirmed, would mean the US artificial intelligence company accessed Australia's national health insurance system data, raising urgent questions about data security, foreign access to sensitive citizen records, and the oversight of AI firms operating in Australia. Further details of the breach and the government's response are yet to be made clear.
- 3Texan Rabbi begged wounded officer for his gun during Bondi attack▼‘I know how to shoot’: Texan Rabbi begged wounded Bondi cop for his gun
A visiting Texan rabbi has recounted how, as a gunman opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's Bondi Beach, he begged a wounded police officer to hand over his weapon, telling him 'I know how to shoot'. The rabbi said he wanted to return fire and protect worshippers during the attack, which killed multiple people and shocked Australia, prompting renewed debate over security at Jewish community events.
- 4Sydney school tells student to stop wearing keffiyeh●Wasim El-Haj was told by a Sydney public school to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it 'may cause discord.' The acting pr
Wasim El-Haj says a Sydney public school ordered him to stop wearing a keffiyeh, claiming it could 'cause discord'. The acting principal said the instruction came from above, possibly the NSW education minister, and the NSW Department of Education upheld the decision, arguing schools must remain neutral on global conflicts. Critics say the move singles out a cultural garment and raises questions about political interference in public schools.
- 5Palestinian careers adviser sues Sydney school over keffiyeh●Palestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at Sydney school sues for racial discriminat
A Palestinian careers adviser in Sydney has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit, alleging she was told to stop wearing the keffiyeh at the school where she works. The case, reported by the Guardian, touches on debates over Palestinian identity, religious and cultural dress, and workplace rights in Australia, particularly amid heightened tensions around the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Attention is on the NRL Premiership, where the Dolphins face the Sydney Roosters in a preliminary final, with the winner advancing to the grand final. Fans are following match highlights and coverage as the season's title decider draws near, with the Dolphins' deep finals run a talking point for supporters.
- 7Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears▼Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he’d dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon told a friend that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland, a Sydney court has heard. The detail emerged as evidence in the case over the alleged killings of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, and has drawn wide attention to the alleged premeditation.
- 8Lamarre-Condon told friend of plan to hide bodies in bushland, court hears●Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he'd dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears
A Sydney court has heard Beau Lamarre-Condon, the former police officer charged with the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, told a friend before the deaths that if he ever killed anyone he would dump their belongings in a bin and take the bodies to bushland. The testimony, reported by the Guardian, is being heard as part of his murder trial, where the alleged plan is being put to jurors as evidence of premeditation.
- 9Sharon Stone tells Sydney Sweeney to take responsibility for sports ad▼Sharon Stone tells Sydney Sweeney to 'take responsibility' for provocative sports ad
Sharon Stone has publicly urged Sydney Sweeney to 'take responsibility' for a provocative sports advertisement, according to Fox News. The comments from the veteran actress directed at her younger colleague have drawn attention amid ongoing debate about the ad and Sweeney's public image.
- 10Angus Bell: from cricket scholarship to Wallabies prop●Angus Bell’s journey from a cricket scholarship to the Wallabies’ engine room
The Sydney Morning Herald profiles Wallabies prop Angus Bell, tracing his unusual path into rugby. Bell, now a key part of Australia's forward pack, began his sporting career on a cricket scholarship before switching codes. The piece charts that transition and his rise to international rugby.
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Tank Stream Labs, the Sydney-based technology community and coworking operator, has opened a presence in Brisbane, extending its footprint beyond Sydney's central business district. The move gives Queensland startups access to the company's network of founders, investors and enterprise partners. It reflects the growing pull of Brisbane's startup ecosystem as tech communities spread across Australia's eastern capitals.