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EnergyAustralia pitches closed coal plants as data centre homes

EnergyAustralia plans to convert its Yallourn coal plant into a data centre hub after it closes in 2028.

Why it mattersCoal plant conversions could speed up data centre builds while repurposing sites. State and federal energy ministers agreed to develop national standards for data centres to source 100 per cent renewable energy.

AustraliaThis could reshape how Australia uses retired coal infrastructure and determines where energy-hungry AI facilities grow, affecting power grid strain, regional employment, and Australia's renewable energy targets.

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Newcastle childcare centre closes without warning, parents scramble

The Little Unicorn on Honeysuckle closed after the approved provider resigned.

Why it mattersA sudden childcare closure affects families' work schedules and children's learning. It also raises questions about getting refunds and accessing children's records.