The shadow Energy Minister has backed a state government inquiry into data centres which he says will set the pace for the rest of the nation James Griffin says the inquiry will look at several points of interest, including whether Australia is ready to “extract the opportunities” the centres will present. “I think it is […]
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What has become clear to Michael McLaren regarding free speech
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says recent events have proved no one has any idea of the parameters of free speech. McLaren has pointed to a perceived lack of consistency by some who claim to be “the most passionate defenders of free speech”. “Those that are willing to defend free speech, no matter whether they […]
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‘Schoolyard nonsense’ – Lucy Zelić’s harsh assessment of the Liberal and National Parties
Lucy Zelić says she’s had enough of the schoolyard antics of the National and Liberal Parties after it was revealed National leader David Littleproud was facing a leadership spill. She says these people are elected to represent their constituents, but are too busy fighting each other to focus on Australians. “I’m sick to death of […]
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‘Voracious Consumers’ – Australia’s Data Center Dilemma
Michael McLaren argues that Australia’s burgeoning AI industry faces a critical infrastructure challenge, as data centers are forecast to consume up to 13% of the nation’s electricity and a quarter of Sydney’s water supply by 2035. Listen to more highlights from Afternoons below: IMAGE CREDIT: SMH/iStock
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‘Unifying’ – Shir director opens up on history-making performance
The director of Shir, the Jewish musical group that performed at the Sydney Opera House during yesterday’s Australia Day celebrations, has recalled the upsetting moment he came across the hateful scenes at the Sydney Opera House on October 9, 2023. Speaking to Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons Ben Adler says the moment left him wanting […]
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Each Friday, Michael McLaren is joined by Domain’s Alice Stolz for ‘The Real Estate Show’, looking at Sydney’s hot property market and taking your questions. Fill in this 2GB Afternoons Property Valuation Form to send to our team! – (Your details will be stored with us so that we can take it to our Real […]
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