Minister Dale Last broke down Queensland’s National Cabinet win, allowing local data centres to tap into existing power sources instead of relying solely on renewables. 

Listen in to hear why the state is ready to host big tech and why federal leaders aren't happy about it.

Minister Dale Last broke down Queensland&rsquo;s National Cabinet win, allowing local data centres to tap into existing power sources instead of relying solely on renewables.&nbsp;
Listen in to hear why the state is ready to host big tech and why federal leaders aren't happy about it.

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QLD secures energy win for data centers despite Canberra pushback

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Riverfire Creative Director Forch Foti revealed why this year’s Brisbane Festival finale is ditching tech gimmicks to launch two tons of old-school pyrotechnics across the city. 

Hear how the 8th-generation pyrotechnician plans to dazzle half a million spectators and why he has his sights set on the 2032 Olympics.

Riverfire Creative Director Forch Foti revealed why this year&rsquo;s Brisbane Festival finale is ditching tech gimmicks to launch two tons of old-school pyrotechnics across the city. 
Hear how the 8th-generation pyrotechnician plans to dazzle half a million spectators and why he has his sights set on the 2032 Olympics.

How Riverfire’s fireworks mastermind will light up Brisbane tomorrow night

Bestselling Aussie author Liane Moriarty joined the studio to reflect on her journey from speaking to an empty room of two people in Brisbane to selling over 25 million books worldwide. 

She shared why she was terrified no one would show up, how her first New York Times bestseller tasted like French toast, and why she stays grounded despite Hollywood fame.

Bestselling Aussie author Liane Moriarty joined the studio to reflect on her journey from speaking to an empty room of two people in Brisbane to selling over 25 million books worldwide. 
She shared why she was terrified no one would show up, how her first New York Times bestseller tasted like French toast, and why she stays grounded despite Hollywood fame.

QLD secures energy win for data centers despite Canberra pushback

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