# Groundwater or Geopolitics | 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: 2026-07-23T07:47:49+00:00
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A Northern Territory politician is sparking controversy by claiming massive groundwater reserves could trigger a magnetic pole flip—science says that’s nonsense. Critics blast her as dangerously misinformed, warning that draining vital aquifers for AI datacenters threatens water security while ignoring the real drivers of Earth’s magnetic shifts. Despite the backlash, the government presses ahead with gas-powered datacenter projects near Darwin and in the Barkly region, turning a scientific fantasy into a political push. 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/c8ba9fc349805d20

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