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- Energy
- 12/03/2026
- 07:02
Victorian regulator publishes draft default electricity price (news grabs attached)
The Essential Services Commission’s draft decision on the 2026-27 Victorian Default Offer (VDO) proposes a reduction in each of the state’s five electricity distribution zones. On average, domestic customers would save $46 a year (three per cent) and small business customers would save $172 (five per cent). The commission independently reviews the VDO each year. It is a fair, independently set electricity price that: gives Victorians access to a reasonable electricity deal, even if they are unable or unwilling to engage in the retail market acts as a reference price so customers can more easily compare different deals in the…
- General News, Mental Health
- 12/03/2026
- 06:07
From Taylor Swift to ChatGPT: who are we trusting with our hearts?
Nearly 1 in 3 Australians admit opening up to AI with their relationship issues. Is this healthy? • 28% of Australian adults have been emotionally vulnerable with a chatbot (YouGov Australia)• Gen Z globally reports higher trust in AI tools for personal advice than older cohorts• Mental health apps usage has surged post-COVID• Search data shows increasing queries around “AI relationship advice” and “ChatGPT breakup advice”• AI usage for emotional support is highest among 18–34 year olds TRUSTED EXPERT COMMENTARY: Interrelate has worked with Australian families for a century. Over that time, the shape of relationships has shifted dramatically, from…
- Medical Health Aged Care
- 12/03/2026
- 06:05
RACGP hails changes to deliver fairer rural workforce incentives
The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has welcomedimportant changesto the Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) – Rural Advanced Skills stream, following strong advocacy on behalf of rural and remote GPs. These reforms will remove unintended barriers that previously prevented many doctors from accessing incentive payments, particularly GPs delivering critical primary care and advanced skills services in rural and remote communities while also working parttime in metropolitan settings. RACGP Rural ChairAssociate ProfessorMichael Clements said the change is a significant win for rural general practice and better reflects the realities of how GPs work across Australia’s health system. “This is a positive…
- Building Construction, Government SA
- 12/03/2026
- 05:30
Roads alone do not create liveable communities
The Australian Institute of Architects is urging South Australian election candidates to back infrastructure plans that integrate housing, transport and public spaces, not just deliver more road projects. SA Chapter President Kirstie Coultas said road upgrades alone will not create the liveable, connected communities South Australians expect. “Good design connects housing, transport, education and public space — strengthening both economic and social outcomes for our state,” Ms Coultas said. The Institute is calling on the next State Government to ensure all major infrastructure decisions are guided by qualified design expertise, so public investment delivers long-term value for Adelaide and regional…
- General News, RetailOnline Retail
- 12/03/2026
- 05:30
Fuel Prices Push Pensioners Into Scooters
Key Facts: Major Australian bike and scooter retailer collapses, forcing $2 million worth of stock to auction starting from $1 Rising petrol prices above…
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- Information Technology
- 12/03/2026
- 03:10
Tenstorrent Unveils TT-QuietBox(TM) 2, the First RISC-V AI Workstation With a Fully Open-Source Stack to Deliver Teraflop-Class Inference
Liquid-Cooled Desktop System Runs Models up to 120B Parameters Locally With a Fully Open-Source Stack, Starting at $9,999 SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESS Newswire…
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- Property Real Estate
- 12/03/2026
- 01:56
Blue IoT Announces the Global Release of Encompass Blue(TM) AI Edition, Delivering Human-Centred AI for the Built Environment
Key Facts: Australian company Blue IoT launches Encompass Blue™ AI Edition, a new intelligent building platform featuring advanced AI capabilities for improved operational data…
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- Technology Innovation
- 12/03/2026
- 01:11
Laserfiche Earns 5-Star Rating in the 2026 CRN® Partner Program Guide
LONG BEACH, Calif.–BUSINESS WIRE– Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — has been honored by CRN®, a brand of The…
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- Business Finance
- 12/03/2026
- 00:41
Andersen Consulting Strengthens Platform with Collaborating Firm Ambit Iberia
SAN FRANCISCO--BUSINESS WIRE-- Andersen Consulting expands its technology and business transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Ambit Iberia, a consulting firm specializing in digital and regulatory solutions for the life sciences sector. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Spain, Ambit Iberia provides integrated consulting, technology, and talent solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. The firm supports clients in meeting evolving quality, compliance, and regulatory standards through services spanning regulatory affairs, data integrity, IT system validation, and digital transformation. Leveraging more than 20 years of industry expertise, Ambit Iberia also offers human capital and executive search services that…
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