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Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm

Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Atlassian enters 10-year solar energy deal with community co-op to power Sydney HQ A solar farm owned by a group of community investors has secured a 10-year deal with one of Australia’s biggest technology companies to help power its headquarters, Australian Associated Press reports. Our active volunteers and…

Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has issued a stark warning that online gaming can inflict "serious harms" on children, according to recent reports. Simultaneously, global technology firm Atlassian has entered into a 10-year agreement to have a solar farm operated by a community cooperative generate electricity for its Sydney headquarters, according to Australian Associated Press.

The solar farm, owned by a coalition of local investors, has secured the deal after years of dedicated effort from committed volunteers. The project's successful fruition stands as a testament to the tireless work of this community-driven initiative.

Atlassian's involvement in this renewable energy venture is seen as a significant endorsement of the company's commitment to sustainability, as reported by news outlets. While some improvements in online safety measures have been noted, including court-enforced contracts with gaming platforms like Roblox, the eSafety Commissioner emphasizes that substantial work remains to be done in curbing potential harm to children in the online gaming sphere.

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