We have received some great media coverage since the start of our petition and are pleased the share some key highlights:

‘Under a cloud: the growing resentment against the massive datacentres sprouting across Australian cities’, The Guardian, 3 May 2026

‘The locals call it 'Mordor'. The government could make it even bigger’, The Herald Sun, 20 April 2026

‘NextDC West Footscray expansion plan sparks $141m resident cost fears’, The Herald Sun Facebook video, 20 April 2026

‘West Footscray Data Centre bids to double in size amid “nightmare” construction’, The Age, 25 March 2026

And a special shoutout to the Environmental Defenders Office for providing us with crucial information in support of our community objection. They provide legal services and rely solely on donations. Any contributions would be much appreciated. 

Image: West Footscray residents in front of NextDC. Source: The Herald Sun