Albanese faces datacentre disquiet, bird flu threat to seals, US vows ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? The thorny issue of datacentres has risen to the centre of politics as the prime minister aims to bring states and territories onside at national cabinet amid jousting over where to build them, who benefits from them, and how much energy they…
Anthony Albanese faces pressure from various fronts as political issues and health threats converge. The prime minister is attempting to unite states and territories at a national cabinet to address concerns surrounding datacentre developments, including where to build them, who stands to benefit, and the energy consumption they entail.
Simultaneously, scientists warn of a potential "carnage" for Australia's seal and sea lion populations due to the spread of H5 bird flu, which has been detected in long-nosed fur seals in South Australia. Additionally, the Australian Federal Police have come under scrutiny for their handling of an Indigenous teenager, with both the commonwealth and ACT ombudsman criticizing the force for failing to clearly define "racial profiling" after officers mistook the youth for a suspect in an aggravated burglary. Meanwhile, the US has vowed an "economic onslaught" against Iran.
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