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Why Darwin could become 'a major interconnection point' for global dat

“As data centres and fibre-optic cable networks proliferate, planning documents show two international subsea cables could soon dock in the Darwin suburb of Fannie Bay.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on The Recap
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  • First reported by ABC Australia: “Why Darwin could become 'a major interconnection point' for global data”.
  • Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:46 PM ET on The Recap, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.

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  • ABC AustraliaWhy Darwin could become 'a major interconnection point' for global data

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorABC Australia reports: Why Darwin could become 'a major interconnection point' for global data.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs data centres and fibre-optic cable networks proliferate, planning documents show two international subsea cables could soon dock in the Darwin suburb of Fannie Bay.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe will keep an eye on that one.

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