NSW Data Centre Rules: New South Wales will require new data centres to source at least 40% of energy from wind, with faster approvals (75 days) for compliant projects and penalties for non-compliance, plus developer funding for clean energy and water infrastructure. GLP-1 Food Push: Nestlé says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are creating a new market, and it’s using AI and nutrition science to develop products aimed at side effects like muscle loss and “Ozempic face.” Retail Privacy Alarm: Coles and Woolworths are trialling facial recognition in stores to tackle retail crime, but privacy advocates warn of a security-versus-privacy dilemma and call for transparency. Payment Disruption Watch: A major Mastercard outage left Australians unable to use cards and mobile payments at checkout, sparking customer scramble and renewed focus on payment reliability. Tech & AI Search Shift: A study claims many AI search citations vanish after a single mention, with “complete guide” style pages most likely to disappear—raising questions for Australian content teams. Car Market Pressure: Chery’s COO says legacy brands are “fighting for their lives” against Chinese car makers, rejecting dumping claims as competition intensifies. Scam Warning: ASIC says deepfake investment scams using real public footage have cost victims $7.4m, including an Albanese audio example promising impossible returns.