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Albanese to override Queensland to settle AI data centre energy rules

Fading6 outlets reported this in 23 reports over 5 days - a further 14 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere
After publishing: 16 URLs changed16 changes
  1. westernadvocate.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.westernadvocate.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  2. oberonreview.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.oberonreview.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  3. standard.net.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.standard.net.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  4. macleayargus.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.macleayargus.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  5. crookwellgazette.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.crookwellgazette.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  6. gloucesteradvocate.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:11URL changed

    now resolves towww.gloucesteradvocate.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  7. bluemountainsgazette.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  8. theleader.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.theleader.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  9. narrominenewsonline.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.narrominenewsonline.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  10. bordermail.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.bordermail.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  11. bunburymail.com.auseen 28 Aug, 21:15URL changed

    now resolves towww.bunburymail.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  12. naroomanewsonline.com.auseen 29 Aug, 00:21URL changed

    now resolves towww.naroomanewsonline.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  13. gleninnesexaminer.com.auseen 29 Aug, 00:21URL changed

    now resolves towww.gleninnesexaminer.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  14. merimbulanewsweekly.com.auseen 29 Aug, 00:21URL changed

    now resolves towww.merimbulanewsweekly.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  15. greatlakesadvocate.com.auseen 29 Aug, 03:31URL changed

    now resolves towww.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

  16. moreechampion.com.auseen 29 Aug, 03:37URL changed

    now resolves towww.moreechampion.com.au/story/9338236/premier-plays-down-data-centre-impact-on-power-prices/

The headline, as it mutated - 3 wordings

  1. 23 Aug, 18:53Albanese to override Queensland to settle AI data centre energy rules1 outlet
  2. 26 Aug, 17:30Experts welcome BYO energy deal for AI data centres12 outlets
  3. 26 Aug, 23:30PM backs down on renewables mandate for data centres4 outlets
  4. and 6 one-off wordings
original reportingcopies
Sun, 23 August 2026peak 18 reports on Wed, 26 August 2026Fri, 28 August 2026

After the peak, new reports halved every 5 hours so far - this story is still being covered, so the figure moves as reports arrive.

What it is about

AlbaneseQueenslandPremiersAustraliaChris BowenDavid CrisafulliLia FinocchiaroAnthony AlbaneseAustralian Energy Market OperatorAustralian Capital Territory, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaBeetaloo, Northern Territory, AustraliaAustralianNorthern Territory, Northern Territory, AustraliaGregor VerbicUniversity Of SydneyAustralian AssociatedNational NewsPeter MalinauskasKatter Australian Party

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)1 original report
theguardian.com1 original report
theleader.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
bunburymail.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
macleayargus.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
bordermail.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
standard.net.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
westernadvocate.com.au1 original report
bluemountainsgazette.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
greatlakesadvocate.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
gloucesteradvocate.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
oberonreview.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
crookwellgazette.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
narrominenewsonline.com.au1 copy echoing westernadvocate.com.au
merimbulanewsweekly.com.au1 copy echoing naroomanewsonline.com.au
moreechampion.com.au1 copy echoing naroomanewsonline.com.au
gleninnesexaminer.com.au1 copy echoing naroomanewsonline.com.au
naroomanewsonline.com.au1 original report
25 Aug, 19:15over 28 hours26 Aug, 23:30

5 reports left out of the cascade - too little in common with the story to place

How it spread - 9 original reports, 14 reprints

  1. Sun, 23 August 2026

    1 report

  2. Tue, 25 August 2026

    1 report
    • ABC News (Australia)19:15first to report
      Albanese to stare down national cabinet data centre stoush

      Premiers are heading into national cabinet divided over how Australia should meet the rapidly growing energy demands of AI data centres, with fuel security, domestic violence rates and gun law talks on the table.

  3. Wed, 26 August 2026

    4 reports

  4. Thu, 27 August 2026

    2 reports

  5. Fri, 28 August 2026

    1 report

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