Artificial intelligence's computational requirements rose 300,000-fold in six years. That makes AI development much more costly, both to companies and the planet.
Climate and environment
New South Wales will negotiate with Origin Energy over a possible extension of the 43-year old Eraring Energy power plant after heeding warnings from the market operator.
Experts have shot down climate minister Chris Bowen's proposal for green tariffs in Australia, describing the idea as hypocritical and impractical.
Companies are up to their necks dealing with decarbonisation. Now there is a new race - the nature-positive movement.
2023 is on track to be the second best on record for Australian startup funding, but is currently well behind the record set in 2021.
The Andrews government's decision to outlaw gas connections on new homes and public buildings from January 2024 has put networks on the counteroffensive.