Australia is now the world’s SECOND-largest destination for data centre investment.

By 2030, data centres in Australia could use as much electricity as every household in Victoria combined.

Billions of dollars are being invested in new data centres, including one proposed in Victoria that could be the size of 175 MCGs.

But there are concerns about what this boom could mean for local communities, energy use and the environment.

Australia is now the world&rsquo;s SECOND-largest destination for data centre investment.
By 2030, data centres in Australia could use as much electricity as every household in Victoria combined.
Billions of dollars are being invested in new data centres, including one proposed in Victoria that could be the size of 175 MCGs.
But there are concerns about what this boom could mean for local communities, energy use and the environment.

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Children and Young People with Disability Australia is warning upcoming NDIS cuts could make it harder for young people with disability to take part in their communities.

The Government is investing $200 million to help make community groups more inclusive.

But CYDA says this funding won’t help if young people lose the individual support they need to attend activities like sport and community events.

Children and Young People with Disability Australia is warning upcoming NDIS cuts could make it harder for young people with disability to take part in their communities.
The Government is investing $200 million to help make community groups more inclusive.
But CYDA says this funding won&rsquo;t help if young people lose the individual support they need to attend activities like sport and community events.

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