Old Albury mill reborn as AI data centre

AI company Sharon bought Visy's closed Ettamogah paper mill and plans to convert it into the Border region's first AI data centre.

Why it mattersA new AI data centre in regional NSW could bring jobs to the Albury-Wodonga area. It could also bring infrastructure investment there.

AustraliaThis development could position the Border region as a growing hub for Australian AI computing infrastructure outside the major cities.

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Data centre developers face a bigger barrier than power or money: community

Data centre developers say winning community approval is harder than securing capital or power.

Why it mattersIf community opposition continues to block or delay projects, Australia will struggle to build the data infrastructure it needs. More AI spending will flow offshore.