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4 September 2026

Why some tradies are earning up to $450,000 a year in Australia amid race to build AI data centres

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Why some tradies are earning up to $450,000 a year in Australia amid race to build AI data centres

Tradesmen working on major infrastructure projects are reportedly taking home up to $450,000 a year.

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