Background Victoria currently has 36+ operating data centres, with another 36 in the pipeline (Aug 2026). The single largest proposal — the “Victorian AI Hub” in Plumpton — would run at 2,400 MW, rivalling Eraring, Australia’s biggest coal power station. Nationally, AEMO forecasts data centres will go from 2% of electricity demand on the National
Background The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers is facing growing resistance across the United States, bringing together an unlikely coalition of environmental groups, community advocates, conservatives, and local residents. The common concerns: rising electricity costs, increasing water consumption, pressure on local infrastructure, and environmental impacts. The data center backlash that’s uniting America – resilience
Background A recent investigation uncovered a massive, publicly accessible database containing more than 149 million stolen logins and passwords, spanning everything from social media and entertainment platforms to financial accounts and even government‑linked credentials. The discovery, made by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, highlights the growing scale and sophistication of credential‑stealing malware — and the urgent
Background Australia’s cyber security chief has warned that electric vehicles (EVs) could be hacked by criminals, posing risks to personal safety, national infrastructure, and data privacy. The article highlights vulnerabilities in EV charging networks and calls for stronger regulation, industry collaboration, and consumer awareness. As EV adoption accelerates, cybersecurity must be built into the foundation