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‘It’s like we’re being robbed’: The relentless march of data centres
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1753+ words) With skilled workers, low company tax rates, a cool climate and good land, Ireland is a test case as data centres spread globally. Dublin: The sun is setting over the rolling fields near a small town in Ireland as Sorcha…...
Data centres hoover up water, electricity – and sparkies, which could slow home building
3+ week, 4+ day ago (622+ words) August 20, 2026 — 5:00am The drive to recruit apprentice electricians to help build data centres threatens to slow residential construction in Victoria, the group representing electrical contractors has warned. John Sofarnos, Victorian executive director of the National Electrical and Communications Association, said the…...