Tasmanian council on Tuesday approved Firmus's 288MW data centre at Bell Bay. The decision came despite 6000 residents signing a petition against it.
Why it mattersThe approval shows Tasmania wants to attract AI business. But big questions about energy and water use remain unsolved nationwide.
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