The Wire - 19 October 2026

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The data centre company Firmus made national headlines last week after failing to complete its plans to offer shares on the ASX. Scrutiny from investors and journalists revealed that Firmus' promises were hiding a score of financial and governance issues.

It was a rare moment of transparency for an AI company. But as Australia continues to navigate the AI boom, it raises the question: is Firmus the exception or the rule?

The Wire's Aspen Beilharz spoke to Nik Suresh, CEO of the data consultancy Hermit Tech.

The data centre company Firmus made national headlines last week after failing to complete its plans to offer shares on the ASX. Scrutiny from investors and journalists revealed that Firmus' promises were hiding a score of financial and governance issues.
It was a rare moment of transparency for an AI company. But as Australia continues to navigate the AI boom, it raises the question: is Firmus the exception or the rule?
The Wire's Aspen Beilharz spoke to Nik Suresh, CEO of the data consultancy Hermit Tech.

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National Carers Week is underway, an important week encouraging Australians to recognise and honour the contributions of carers across the country. New research from Little Dreamers Australia has surveyed several hundred Young Carers and families to better understand their situation and provide practical steps so public services can keep helping them. The findings revealed caring often begins by age eight and nearly one in four young carers reported receiving no mental health support, with cost remaining a barrier. 

National Carers Week is underway, an important week encouraging Australians to recognise and honour the contributions of carers across the country. New research from Little Dreamers Australia has surveyed several hundred Young Carers and families to better understand their situation and provide practical steps so public services can keep helping them. The findings revealed caring often begins by age eight and nearly one in four young carers reported receiving no mental health support, with cost remaining a barrier.&nbsp;

New research highlights perspectives from young carers 

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