Post-COVID debt and data centre boom reshape economy

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1. Post-COVID debt explosion a major challenge for all states, bar one

   Post-COVID debt is becoming a major challenge for most Australian states, as S&P Global predicts service cuts across the country due to record debt interest bills finally coming due.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. Will the $155b data centre boom pay off for us all?

   A $155 billion data centre boom is reshaping the economy and could rival the mining boom, though the full impact on communities remains unclear.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. How much your Brisbane suburb grew (or shrank) last year

   Brisbane's population is growing unevenly across suburbs, with an interactive map showing which areas are gaining and losing residents.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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