# Data Centers Divide Communities | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-04T10:36:23+00:00
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North Carolina residents are staging protests against new data centers, arguing they’re already driving up electricity bills—even before construction begins. Drag queens, The Raging Grannies, and teachers are rallying against corporate greed, energy strain, and job displacement from AI, as Duke Energy seeks an 18% rate hike. Once tax-advantaged, data centers now face rising costs, with locals questioning promised economic gains—most jobs won’t go to locals. Meanwhile, Australia faces a similar surge, with projections that data centers could consume 13% of national power by 2036. Experts warn the U.S. experience shows the need for transparency, as companies hide environmental impacts behind NDAs. Some U.S. states regulate strictly; others incentivize without oversight. Australia could turn this into opportunity: strategically placing centers near renewables, using their heat to boost manufacturing, and funding offshore wind farms—all while creating local jobs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a1805e523d39795

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