A landmark agreement has been struck to establish Australia’s largest datacentre in western Queensland, with the state’s premier calling it a "major win" that promises significant job creation and increased energy demand for the local grid. The facility, operated by AI company Anthropic—the developer of the Claude language model—will mark the company’s first major datacentre in the country, backed by substantial investment. Planning documents highlight its scale, positioning it as a key infrastructure project for both technology and economic growth. Updates on the development are available through live coverage and breaking news alerts.
Premier describes deal as ‘major win’ that will deliver more jobs for the state and put more energy into its gridFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthropic, the AI company behind the large language model Claude, has done a deal to lease the site of its first Australian datacentre in western Queensland.The $31.9bn datacentre will be the largest of its kind in Australia, according to planning documents. Continue reading...
