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#AI data centres probed by Senate inquiry as locals near #NextDC facility demand compensation

Residents near a major #data_centre in Melbourne's west are demanding remediation and financial compensation, including voluntary home buybacks

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Residents near huge data centre demand financial compensation
A Senate inquiry into artificial intelligence and data centres hears from residents and local councils about the impact of an influx of data centres in Melbourne's suburbs.
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September 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM
How will datacentres affect #Australia’ s power prices, water supply and emissions?

There’s a growing expectation that if you build a #data_centre you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

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How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?
There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering
www.theguardian.com
March 2, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Join us for our Mega Day of Action to say NO to #AI data centres West!

#West_Footscray residents could face up to $141 million in community costs due to the #Next_DC #data_centre, all while their CEO was up for a renumeration package worth $112 million

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NO DATA CENTRES IN THE WEST DAY OF ACTION - SAT 19 SEP - Australian Greens Victoria
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September 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
#Albanese’ s #AI blueprint sparks calls for #data_centre moratorium until new regulations in place

Environmental and community groups have called for a pause on data centre development until new regulations are in place

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Albanese’s AI blueprint sparks calls for datacentre moratorium until new regulations in place
Prime minister’s plan will create energy regulations for datacentres in Australia
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July 16, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Tell the Victorian Planning & New AI Ministers to reject NEXTDC’s Data Centre expansion and stop the Perri Melbourne Data Centre (PMDC).

Residents of #West_Footscray are already dealing with the impacts of NEXT DC’s #Data_Centre

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August 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Top 100 Data Centre Companies of 2025: Leading Innovators Revealed#London#United_Kingdom#AWS#Data_Centre#Microsoft
Top 100 Data Centre Companies of 2025: Leading Innovators Revealed
Discover the leading data centre companies for 2025 as ranked by Data Centre Magazine, spotlighting innovation and sustainability in the industry.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The community being turned into a #data_centre dumping ground

Across the US, researchers have documented how data centres have increasingly been concentrated in lower-income communities. #Melbourne’ s west is at risk of becoming #Victoria’s version of that

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The community being turned into a data centre dumping ground
By Britt Henderson
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July 21, 2026 at 3:38 AM
#AI data centre advocates accused of overstating employment benefits

There are 251 data centres already operating across #Australia with more in the development pipeline

Once a #data_centre has been built, the number of jobs on offer falls significantly

www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...
They drink our water and take our power, but do data centres create jobs?
Data centres are in development across Australia, but how many jobs will these big, thirsty facilities actually support?
www.abc.net.au
July 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Mega #data_centre planned for outer Melbourne will be six times bigger than a large shopping centre

More than 3,600 people sign petition for careful assessment of proposed AI hub, now a flashpoint for national debate on data centre boom

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Mega datacentre planned for outer Melbourne will be six times bigger than a large shopping centre
More than 3,600 people sign petition for careful assessment of proposed AI hub, now a flashpoint for national debate on datacentre boom
www.theguardian.com
July 26, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Thirsty and power hungry: #Australia is in the middle of a #data_centre boom – but are they good for the economy?

They’re a key part of the digital and #AI economy but they come at a high environmental cost and offer few operational jobs

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy?
They’re a key part of the digital and AI economy but they come at a high environmental cost and offer few operational jobs
www.theguardian.com
June 22, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Proposed $40b, 185ha #data_centre to use six times Top End's annual electricity consumption

The #Northern_Territory government has set aside 185 hectares in Darwin’s rural area for a possible $40 billion data centre to be powered by gas from the #Beetaloo_Basin

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Rural suburb flagged as home for proposed $40b 'hyperscale' data centre
A proposed massive new data centre would require more than six times the total demand of the Darwin and Katherine electricity grids to operate and be powered by gas piped direct from the Northern Terr...
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July 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Growing Pay and Gender Disparities Highlighted in DataX Connect's 2026 Salary Survey#UK#Data_Centre#Southampton#Gender_Pay_Gap#DataX_Connect
Growing Pay and Gender Disparities Highlighted in DataX Connect's 2026 Salary Survey
DataX Connect's 2026 Salary Survey unveils significant gender pay gaps and the shifting priorities of data centre professionals, emphasizing the need for change.
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September 15, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Evocative Becomes Primary US Operator for Independent Data Centre Network Expansion#United_States#California#Data_Centre#Evocative#IDCN
Evocative Becomes Primary US Operator for Independent Data Centre Network Expansion
Evocative has joined the Independent Data Centre Network as the primary operator in the United States, enhancing global digital infrastructure capabilities.
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May 26, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Frost & Sullivan's New Whitepaper: The Critical Role of Cooling Solutions in AI-Driven Data Centres#USA#London#Frost_&_Sullivan#Data_Centre#AI_Era
Frost & Sullivan's New Whitepaper: The Critical Role of Cooling Solutions in AI-Driven Data Centres
Frost & Sullivan's latest analysis emphasizes the transformation of cooling strategies in data centres essential for AI growth, revealing significant market shifts.
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May 7, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Tata Communications Revolutionizes Global Data Center Connectivity with Self-Healing Network#India#Mumbai#Data_Centre#Tata_Communications#IZO
Tata Communications Revolutionizes Global Data Center Connectivity with Self-Healing Network
Discover how Tata Communications has redefined connectivity in the digital economy with its innovative self-healing network, ensuring seamless data flow.
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April 1, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Tata Communications Launches Self-Healing Network for Enhanced Global Data Centre Connections#India#Mumbai#Data_Centre#Tata_Communications#IZO_DC
Tata Communications Launches Self-Healing Network for Enhanced Global Data Centre Connections
Tata Communications introduces its innovative IZO™ DC Dynamic Connectivity, transforming how enterprises ensure seamless data connectivity in today's AI-driven world.
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March 31, 2026 at 5:32 AM
STL Partners with Mynet to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Mountain Data Centre#Italy#Data_Centre#Trentino#STL#Mynet
STL Partners with Mynet to Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Mountain Data Centre
In an impressive collaboration, STL and Mynet accelerate connectivity at a mountain data centre in Italy, enhancing infrastructure for AI-driven technologies.
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February 25, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Pure DC Secures Largest Data Centre Lease in Europe, Unveiling Ambitious Plans for 2025#Netherlands#Amsterdam#Data_Centre#Pure_Data_Centres
Pure DC Secures Largest Data Centre Lease in Europe, Unveiling Ambitious Plans for 2025
Pure Data Centres Group has signed an unprecedented lease for a hyperscale data centre in Amsterdam, investing over €1 billion and generating over 1,000 jobs.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Urgent Actions Required for Data Centre Sustainability Amidst AI Growth and Resource Demands#Sustainability#None#Data_Centre#AI_Growth
Urgent Actions Required for Data Centre Sustainability Amidst AI Growth and Resource Demands
A new industry report highlights the urgent need for sustainability in data centres, driven by AI growth and increasing resource demands. Immediate strategic actions are essential.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Baudouin Introduces the Innovative 20M61 Genset at Data Centre World Asia 2025#Singapore#Data_Centre#Baudouin #20M61
Baudouin Introduces the Innovative 20M61 Genset at Data Centre World Asia 2025
At Data Centre World Asia 2025, Baudouin reveals the advanced 20M61 genset, tailored for the dynamic power requirements of modern data centres.
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July 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM