# Australia's Toughest Challenges Exposed

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Podcast: [Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adelaide-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575068)
Published: 2026-06-18T19:38:03+00:00
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## Resource

Xanthe Kleinig uncovers the high-stakes battles shaping Australia’s future: a water-hungry data center in the driest state, soaring aged care costs hitting families, and the uncertain fate of Whyalla’s steelworks. With two decades of fearless journalism and a Clarion Award under her belt, she exposes the human cost behind corporate decisions and policy shifts—from childcare strain to long COVID realities—keeping power accountable one story at a time. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3e740b229efe212b

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