Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled - #635

Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled - #635

Author: Chris Eddy August 30, 2026 Duration: 26:56
Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Councils take a stand on data centresA mayor’s outrage over childcare inactionSadness after the desecration of two war memorialsSydney Council to rule on extended fast food opening hoursExpanded Australia Day events at Bondi rejected by Waverley CouncilA decisive NO vote on a wage deal at Gold Coast City CouncilA new contender for Lord Mayor of Hobart emergesand Council CEO pay rises in the news in South Australiaand more local gove...

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