Tasmania morning briefing

George Town council approves 288MW datacentre

Morning, Tasmania. A frosty 4 degrees out there today, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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‘Reluctant’ approval for Tasmanian datacentre sets marker for national battle
George Town council has given 'reluctant' approval for a 288MW AI datacentre, despite opposition from locals and concerns over the planning process. The decision sets a marker in a national battle over datacentre development.
theguardian.com
Rates bill shock: why Adrian is stunned after seeing this year's big hike
Adrian is stunned by this year's rates bill, with some residents facing a hike of about $1000. The council rise has sparked shock across the region.
theadvocate.com.au
Aged care's 'Robodebt' moment: how an automated system has failed seniors
Algorithm glitches have been identified in an $11.5 billion federal aged care program, prompting comparisons to the Robodebt scandal as seniors are failed by the automated system.
examiner.com.au
'Irreplaceable': tributes after Dolly Parton dies at 80
Tributes are flowing after Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and best-selling female artists of all time, died of cancer at age 80. The world is remembering her legacy.
examiner.com.au
Did someone say free parking? Burnie's plan to make CBD shopping easier
Burnie has unveiled a plan for free parking to make CBD shopping easier, though a councillor forgot a sports precinct was already workshopped.
theadvocate.com.au

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