December 10, 2025

Australia to Triple Power Grid and Boost Renewables Fivefold by 2050, Says AEMO

Australia's main power grid must triple in size by 2050, with wind, solar, and storage expanding five times, warns AEMO. Renewables will replace coal as electricity demand doubles. Delays could cost more and threaten reliability.

December 10, 2025

Australia Bans Social Media for Under-16s as NSW Hospital Bed Block Surges 50%

Australia has started a social media ban for under-16s, says eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant. Meanwhile, NSW hospital bed block rose by over 50%, raising urgent health funding issues.

December 10, 2025

54 Groups Warn Against Global Spread of Aadhaar-Like ID Systems Over Privacy Fears

Fifty-four civil society groups and 200+ individuals have raised alarm over promoting Aadhaar-style biometric ID systems globally. They claim these systems risk privacy, social control, and data errors, urging caution as India pushes this tech abroad.

December 9, 2025

Airport Body Scanners No Longer Show Naked Images: What Changed?

Old airport scanners once showed near-naked images, sparking privacy fears. Now, modern millimeter-wave scanners show only generic avatars, keeping passengers’ privacy safe.

December 9, 2025

Cline Faces Backlash Over AI Head’s Comment on Indian Coders; CEO Defends Him

Nik Pash of Cline sparked outrage with a comment on Indian coders’ hackathon photo, seen as racist. CEO Saoud Rizwan, of South Asian descent, defended Pash, saying the tweet was misunderstood.