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Council body demands data centre moratorium as planning approvals rise

Leanne Wong · ABC News (AU)

Published 30 Oct 2026, 5:11 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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Pressure is mounting on Victoria's major parties to respond to community concern over data centres ahead of next month's state election.

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Global Data Centre Expansion Encounters Infrastructure Strain and Military Threats

Massive investments in computing facilities are encountering intensifying local opposition over resources, political pushback, and wartime targeting.

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