@7news.spotlight: Australian data centres have come under fire for issues including a potential drop in house prices, incessant construction noise and disruption, and blackouts. In this week's episode, 7NEWS Spotlight investigates the growth of AI Data Centres in Australia, meeting industry leaders, educators and residents to discuss the effects of an unprecedented development. To watch the full episode, head to 7NEWS Spotlight on Youtube. #AI #datacenter #australia
they arent needed. we dont need AI we've done amazing without it
2026-07-18 03:41:37
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R1CH$P!R!T🪐 :
Greater Western Water has assessed 19 proposed data centres with combined requested water use of nearly 20 gigalitres per year
2026-07-17 22:30:52
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MARK WILLIAMSON New Zealand :
no one will want any property within 1 kilometer , the problem is the loud 247 noise once running
2026-07-17 18:34:48
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Philthy440 :
Shouldn’t be built anywhere near residential!
2026-07-17 23:24:25
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illestZiila :
so much free space and they build em in suburbia
2026-07-15 12:32:19
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Muz :
They will suck the power and water out of everything, it’s a nuclear waste ground
2026-07-19 09:16:33
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Packoi :
A large data centre is being proposed at 585 Berwick–Cranbourne Road, Clyde North, directly beside an early education centre and kindergarten. The application is PA26-0190 and is still in planning. Please email Casey council referencing this number saying you object! [email protected]
2026-07-17 22:12:51
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W I L L ®️ :
And people commented on my video and said who cares, I’m glad I started the conversation
2026-07-17 04:39:39
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gumtri :
we got nothing, the netherlands got more then we have. and we are larger then them. au is a joke.
2026-07-15 14:00:33
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obtusegoose :
necessary evil my ass, next step to 1984 surveillance
2026-07-15 12:23:37
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MJD :
just wait until they start up the noise will be 24/7 and the illumination all night
2026-07-15 10:46:36
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Yeah righty ohh :
Good might drop house prices back to where they should be 👌
2026-07-15 22:27:04
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Alex :
Just out of curiosity why wait so long to say anything… like I’m sure it didn’t just pop up overnight like it’s taken some time now all of a sudden arms up 🤦♂️guess they need something new to complain about considering the last one was all the trucks that are now diverted through a billion dollar tunnel…
2026-07-16 12:00:53
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Me Myself n I :
Australia dosnt have the power supply for them
2026-07-16 09:09:14
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Firty2 :
Noisy now ? wait til it's finished and the noise is going 24/7 👍
2026-07-17 12:11:48
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Outcastxx :
The real issue isn’t “data centres bad.” It’s whether they’re being built with enough power, water and grid planning behind them.
2026-07-17 04:39:50
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Lilz :
not necessary just evil
2026-07-15 18:16:11
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REXED :
Wait they cause house prices to drop? WHY ARE WE NOT BUILDING MORE! 😂
2026-07-17 04:47:07
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Played :
Imagine the health complications people are going to start facing
2026-07-16 04:11:13
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Sophia Kensington :
House prices dropping ?? Make more
2026-07-16 09:59:50
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AC :
What is the implications of consistent water usage and frequency disruptions?
2026-07-16 21:26:34
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william wallace :
Fine line between industrial area and residential area zone.
2026-07-16 22:21:39
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Mini-Me420,🍒🍒🍒🍒 :
new Zealand has 60 data center
2026-07-15 14:04:26
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russ :
government dont give a shit
2026-07-15 23:28:26
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Tracy 🇦🇺 :
can they put them underground?
2026-07-15 14:07:54
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