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Big tech companies are pouring billions of dollars into the Australian economy as part of what's been described as a "once in a multi-generational investment boom" to fund AI data centres.
So what does this all mean for the communities housing these buildings?
In this week's Deep Dive, hack speaks to residents living near a data centre, and takes a look at the logistics of data centre expansion across the country.
Plus, we speak to independent Senator for the ACT David Pocock. He reckons Australia is rushing into this boom without the proper safeguards.
Guests:
David Pocock, independent Senator for the ACT
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Millions of Aussies got caught up in Telstra's outage this week, affecting emergency calls, payments and transport. So, how prepared are we for major comms disruptions, and would you keep an emergency stash of cash lying around?
Also, Playstation is saying bye to physical game discs from 2028, with Grand Theft Auto VI only released digitally for now. Gamers worldwide are lamenting the loss of physical media.
And, the latest Pam the Bird graffiti stunt stopped traffic and ended in an arrest. What's the line between art and vandalism?
Host Dave Marchese is joined by artist Aretha Brown and journalist Marty Smiley.

Thousands of people turned out to see India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Melbourne today, but not everyone was there to celebrate. triple j hack went along to hear the perspectives of the crowd.
And, the warmest June in 59 years saw a tough start to the Perisher ski season with no new natural snow — even snowmaking was hindered. But last weekend, the slopes finally got a dump. Is the ski season getting shorter?
Plus, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman Rhian Miller shares her journey from hunting and gathering on Country to finding her way in a big city. She tells Dave about her mission to help other young First Nations people too.
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01:30 - Modi visit
10:39 - Late snow season
16:33 - First Nations mentoring
Guests:
Jason Katsaras, triple j hack reporter
Priya Chacko, Associate Professor in International Politics, Adelaide University
Rhian Miller, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, CEO of Epic Pathways
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Going from hunting and gathering food in a close-knit community to navigating the busy streets of the city was a tough move for Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, Rhian Miller.
But it was made a bit easier when Rhian found a mentor who helped her navigate this new world and told her she could be anything she set her mind to.
Now, more than a decade later, Rhian runs her own organisation where she helps mentor First Nations young people.
In this week's long listen, Rhian tells Dave about Epic Pathways, what it’s like walking in different worlds, and what NAIDOC means to her.
Guests:
Rhian Miller, Wirangu, Narranga and Wangkatha woman, CEO of Epic Pathways
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It was a chaotic and stressful morning for many Aussies after a Telstra outage disrupted trains, payment systems and even some Triple Zero calls. So what happened? 
And the ABC has revealed the last of the known ISIS-linked Australian women in Syria is expected to return home amid allegations that a Yazidi girl was enslaved, beaten and raped in her home in Syria a decade ago.
Plus, some tattoo artists are telling us business is the quietest it's ever been. Why?
Listen now: 
01:12 - The impacts of the Telstra outage
15:24 - Allegations ISIS bride abused Yazidi woman
24:36 - Have young people turned away from tattoos?
Guests: 
Dr Paul Gardner-Stephen, Associate Professor, Flinders University
Stephanie March, journalist, ABC
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