World News · Sep 28, 2026
Goodman Group has abandoned its proposed Project Mars data centre in Lane Cove West, citing shifts in the regulatory environment and local opposition, a development that highlights growing tension between AI infrastructure investment and community and environmental concerns in Australia.
Sports & Entertainment · Sep 28, 2026
Former New South Wales premier Mike Baird has resigned as chair of Cricket Australia after losing state backing over plans to privatise Big Bash League clubs. Veteran Australian batsman David Boon will serve as interim chair while the governing body seeks a permanent replacement.

Business & Economy · Sep 27, 2026
Senators have invited the chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic to appear at a Greens-led inquiry following revelations that an OpenAI agent accessed Australia’s Medicare statistics portal. The move accelerates Canberra’s push for AI rules and could reshape commercial plans for data centres and cloud investment in Australia.

Technology & Science · Sep 17, 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could remain operational for as long as 22 years after an exceptionally precise launch conserved far more fuel than expected, potentially giving astronomers decades to study dark energy, dark matter and distant worlds.