Gigantic WA data centre won't use fracked gas, developer says

Luke Gnocco remains pretty relaxed about artificial intelligence because, as he points out, "electronics and water usually don't work".

Quantum DC has delayed its proposed hyper-scale AI data centre in the Adelaide Hills after receiving more than 400 questions from the community.

Several shops in Mount Gambier's economic heart stand empty as rising costs and changing shopping habits take a toll.

Plug-in solar and batteries promise savings for households, but electrical industry groups say the safety measures being proposed are insufficient and the devices could cause house fires.