Data centre warning, CEOs depart, and councillors reprimanded - ft. Greg McDonald #546

Local Government News Roundup · Feb 3, 2026 · 42m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

An urgent call for action on data centres

Legal threats over grant funding at a Melbourne council

A disturbing increase in abuse of Council lifeguards

Albury Council parts ways with its long serving CEO

Urgent water supply issues for two NSW councils

Tasmanian councils criticised for their handling of gifts and donations

Adverse conduct findings for two South Australian councillors

and a WA council CEO departs after less than two years

Also today:

The General Manager of Upper Hunter Shire sets the record straight after…