Australia is building more data centres. What does that mean for communities nearby?

28/08/2025 12 min
Australia is building more data centres. What does that mean for communities nearby?

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Episode Synopsis


Online banking. Social media scrolling. Streaming your favourite TV show. These everyday digital activities rely on massive, physical data centres that operate 24/7 - and use significant amounts of water and energy.Australia is building more of them, but what do these resource-hungry facilities mean for communities nearby? We hear about the push for tougher planning controls and greater community input.