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@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-07-15 19:00:32

"AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia"
#Australia #SolarPower #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

AI, First Nations data boost solar forecasts by 14.6% in Australia
Australian researchers improved solar generation forecasts by 14.6% by integrating advanced AI methods with First Nations seasonal knowledge, offering new potential for more accurate renewable energy planning.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-06-30 12:47:52

The drought in southern Australia is not over—it just looks that way #Australia

The drought in southern Australia is not over—it just looks that way
How often do you mow your lawn in winter? That may seem like an odd way to start a conversation about drought. But the answer helps explain why our current drought has not broken, despite recent rain—and why spring lamb may be more expensive this year.

@davej@dice.camp
2025-07-10 23:19:40

My great failure in life is that I never put myself in a position to monetise being this embarrassingly incompetent.
#auspol #australia #government

How will the changes work, and will they keep kids safe? Search engines will have a suite of options to choose from for checking the ages of their Australian users. There are seven main methods listed in the new regulations: • Photo ID checks • Face scanning age estimation tools • Credit card checks • Digital ID • Vouching by the parent of a young person • Using Al to guess a user's age based on the data the company already has • Relying on a third party that has already checked the user's a…
Age-checking tech for social media ban mistakes kids for 37-year-olds Children as young as 15 were repeatedly misidentified as being in their 20s and 30s during government tests of age-checking tools, sowing new doubts about whether the teen social media ban is viable.
He also warned the new rules for search engines could be circumvented using virtual private networks (VPNs). "If the ambition of the government is to prevent children from accessing pornography, they're forgetting straight away the skills of these young people," he said. Beyond concerns about the accuracy of age-assurance technology and the VPN workaround, the new search engine rules will still allow users to access adult content simply by not logging in.
@ncoca@social.coop
2025-06-04 01:01:50

It was a little strange talking with some of the #Australia focused climate/energy groups for this @… story.
They really wanted to focus on #Japan, and not

China is challenging Japan's LNG dominance. What does that mean for Japanese buyers?
Japanese companies have long held the leading position in the buying and trading of one of the world's key energy sources, but that era of hegemony has come to an end.

@cheryanne@aus.social
2025-06-02 06:34:11

After HESTA being completely unavailable from mid April - everything was supposed to be up and running again today. I just tried to log in. This was at 4:30pm. I'm not experiencing issues - you borked the system. 🤬
#HESTA #Australia

some income stream members are experiencing issues logging into their accounts.
@primonatura@mstdn.social
2025-06-26 18:00:08

"Australia approves 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania"
#Australia #Tasmania #Solar #SolarPower

Australia approves 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania
Australia's federal government has approved a 250 MW agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, following a 20-day review. The landowner-led project is designed to minimize environmental impact and integrate solar generation with agricultural use.

@Dragofix@veganism.social
2025-06-17 22:17:06

Koalas on the brink: Precision DNA test offers a lifeline to Australia’s icons #Australia

Koalas on the brink: Precision DNA test offers a lifeline to Australia’s icons
A University of Queensland-led project has developed a tool to standardise genetic testing of koala populations, providing a significant boost to conservation and recovery efforts.

@cheryanne@aus.social
2025-06-04 21:39:41

This morning at 7.30am in Canberra:
-2.7°C actual
-5.1°C feels
#Canberra #Australia #Winter #Weather

feels like the temperature is -5.1°C
@davej@dice.camp
2025-06-17 22:14:23

Booming popularity and 'wild' profits: #Australia's 'disturbing' #Pokemon #card #crime wave.

Booming popularity and 'wild' profits: Australia's 'disturbing' Pokemon card crime wave
Pokémon card trading can be big business — but many who collect the cards are worried a new surge of interest is ruining the community.

@lilmikesf@c.im
2025-06-26 05:04:03

Turmoil of #MidEast conflict between #Iran v #Israel felt in #airports as far as

Australians return home after flights cancelled, delayed amid Israel-Iran war
The first group of Australians arrive home on a military-assisted flight from Israel as airlines continue to deal with challenges in the Middle East.