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• AEMO scales back forecasts for wind farms, goes big on solar

  Australia's energy market operator has extended its forecast for the end of coal power in the eastern states by 11 years, with electricity consumption expected to nearly double by 2050, driven by electrification of transport, expansion of data centres and industry shifting from gas to electricity.The revised forecasts are part of AEMO's draft electricity road map released today and confirms the challenges that lie ahead for Australia's clean energy ambitions with agencies like the Climate Change Authority warning that renewables rollout is lagging behind the pace needed to meet the governments 82% target by 2030.Guest: Daniel Westerman, CEO of the Australian Energy Market OperatorProducer: Brooke Young

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• Coalition wary of loopholes for big tech under social media ban

  The federal government's social media ban begins today, with age verification introduced on various popular platforms.The opposition supported the move when it passed through parliament, but more recently has voiced concerns over the ban's implementation and the impact on regional communities.

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• Mother who lost son to online bullying welcomes social media ban

  A warning: this interview includes references to suicide and self-harm.Mia Bannister lost her son, Ollie, to suicide when he was 14 years old after sustained online bullying and an eating disorder, which she says was fuelled by social media algorithms.Today, Mia will stand beside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the launch of the social media ban.If you or anyone you know needs help, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14  or the  Butterfly Foundation's national helpline on 1800 33 4673.

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• Defence Minister meets counterparts in the US

  Federal government ministers have been meeting their US counterparts in Washington DC this week.Discussions have centred around ways to improve the AUKUS security and submarine pact, and continue expanding the US military footprint in Australia.

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• Bed block surges in NSW as aged care, NDIS wait times blow out

  Bed blocks in NSW hospitals have surged by 50 per cent as stranded patients wait for Commonwealth aged care and disability support packages.That's according to new data from the NSW Government. It comes as state and territory leaders remain locked in a bitter dispute with the federal government over hospital funding.

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