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Tasmanians expressed doubts about AI firm Firmus, now so have investors

Firmus's failure to list on the ASX comes after months of fighting to get approval for its Tasmanian projects and win over a sceptical community.
A composite image of a Firmus worker, the Tasmania Devils logo, power lines, and "no data centre" protestors.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Data Centresby Ashleigh Barraclough

Gardening talkback: Can you propagate flowers from a bouquet?

Is it possible to propagate flowers from a bouquet? Greg Kerin give you all his tips and tricks.  
Poppies and snapdragons and stocks and daisies in a colourful arrangement.
Duration: 51 minutes 27 seconds

Published: Source: 936 ABC HobartTopic: Gardeningwith Mel Bush

Tasmanian EPA says it was not told extent of Firmus data centre generator plans

Tasmania's EPA is worried about the extent of AI data centre company Firmus's planned diesel generator use, saying it is much more than initially disclosed.
A lot in a residential area with a big building on it.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Data Centresby Emily Smith

The Challenge: What is a biscuit joiner?

Play The Mighty Challenge, Friday October 9 edition to see if you have the answer!  
Mighty Challenge
Duration: 55 minutes 33 seconds

Published: Source: Listenwith Suzanne Hill

Firmus wobbles have opponents relieved, critics questioning deals

The news of data centre operator Firmus' share market float being pulled has been met with disappointment from some investors. But for Firmus' opponents, the response has been relief.
A man in a fluro vest with the word Firmus on it walks past shelves of computer equipment.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Data Centresby Selina Bryan

Why Tasmania's new residential parks laws don't go far enough

The president of the Beauty Point Tourist Park Residents Association Sherryl Smith says the new Act is undermined by "a glaring omission".
Residences dot a peninsula with green trees and blue waters either side under a partly cloudy sky.
Duration: 4 minutes 24 seconds

Published: Source: 936 ABC HobartTopic: Housing Policywith Leon Compton

Nurse says hospital parking fix needed after being chased to her car

Audrey McAllister was followed by a group of men after a shift. The nurses union says a lack of safe and affordable parking options is putting workers at risk.
An aerial photo of Hobart Tasmania, showing the Royal Hobart Hospital in the centre.

Published: Source: 936 ABC HobartTopic: Health Policyby Clancy Balen

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Waste Future: Recovering value from farm waste

A woman has established herself as a ‘waste merchant’ helping to reduce farm waste and recover value by finding secondary markets and alternative uses for it.
Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Scott Morrison crashes into a child during a campaign stop soccer game

Scott Morrison crashed into a child during soccer training while campaigning in Tasmania.
Scott Morrison tackles a child
Duration: 21 seconds

Source: ABC News

I'm a competitive hill climb driver. The higher I drive, the better I feel

Hugo used to struggle to get out of bed, but joining a local car club in Burnie changed his life.
Young man with black hoodie, short hair and a moustache smiles in a park.
Duration: 2 minutes 37 seconds

Source: Takeover

I reckon everyone should get into woodchopping, especially the ladies

Kallie says you can tell if you’re chopping well by the sound the wood makes.
Young woman focuses on sawing wood, practicing woodchopping for a competition.
Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds

Source: Takeover

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