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Tasmania’s AI Data Centre Battle | Adelaide News
Residents in Northern Tasmania are rallying against a newly approved AI data centre, arguing that outdated planning laws can’t handle the tech’s scale and impact. Led by Anne-Marie Bastian and Nicholla Thompson, locals plan to appeal the George Town Council’s decision — citing legal hurdles, tight deadlines, and community backlash including threats to sell homes or skip rates. With three planned centres from Firmus Technologies across the state, other councils like Latrobe are considering whether to elevate these projects to state-level review. Experts warn current regulations, some over 30…
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