Albanese to legislate data centres despite state pushback
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will push ahead with sweeping federal data centre regulations following a meeting of National Cabinet in Sydney today, despite mounting pushback from some state governments.
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Australia’s share market has handed back an early lead to end the session lower, after hotter-than-expected inflation figures raised the odds of incoming interest rate hikes.
City of Perth CEO’s return in limbo
The City of Perth council has postponed its decision over the chief executive’s return, adding tension to the governance of the local government.
Approvals Accelerator launched in WA
Two lobbying and advisory companies have joined forces in Western Australia to create a new service called Approvals Accelerator which will target some of state’s biggest projects.
At Close of Business podcast August 26 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News’ recent power and energy feature.
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Applecross block sold for $11.7m
An Applecross residential block – described as the “final undeveloped parcel on Duncraig Road” with views of the Swan River and Perth city – has been sold for $11.7 million.
Spanning 1,500 square metres, the land on Duncraig Road comprises a 450sqm home built in 1993 and was advertised by Hartanto Properties as having scope for a “landmark residence or premium investment”.
RP Data shows Concetta Nicoletti-Lewins purchased the property in Perth’s south from Fouad Falaki.
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Sector Briefing: The Future of Infrastructure 2026
Join us for our Sector Briefing: The Future of Infrastructure and hear from the leaders shaping WA’s next generation of infrastructure.
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Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Parkerville Children and Youth Care’s new Grove School.
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Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia’s biggest vulnerabilities.
Mark My Words August 21 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira about news and politics of the week.
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IsoEnergy locks in local backing for Saskatchewan uranium push
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