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Lab Notes: AI data centres are coming to remote Australia
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

The Kimberley region is more than 2000 kilometres north of Western Australia's capital city, Perth. The area is both extremely remote and extremely beautiful. So why is it the proposed location for Australia's biggest "AI factory"? Why do we need this massive AI data centre? And are these factories likely to be built in other remote parts of Australia? You can binge more episodes of the Lab Notes podcast with science editor and presenter Jonathan Webb on the ABC Listen app (Australia). You'll find episodes on animal behaviour, human health, space exploration and so much more.Get in touch with us: labnotes@abc.net.auFeaturing:Jess Baker, ABC rural reporterMore information:Australia's biggest AI factory planned for remote WAThis episode of Lab Notes was produced on the lands of the Gadigal and Menang Noongar people.