Australia's booming datacentre sector faces scrutiny from Transport for NSW and the Reserve Bank over its impact on industrial land availability for logistics, housing development, and inflation. Calls for a national pause are growing amidst concerns about rising costs, emissions, and strain on infrastructure.
Victorian Liberal MP Matthew Guy demands apologies from colleague Moira Deeming, Premier Jacinta Allan, and Attorney General Sonya Kilkenny after police find no evidence of assault, clearing him of allegations made by Deeming.
While the German Bundestag is foregoing a pay raise this year to send a signal of austerity, several state parliaments are proceeding with planned increases for their members. This divergence highlights differing approaches to adjusting parliamentary salaries based on economic conditions and public perception.
Norbert Kartmann, former President of the Hessian State Parliament and a CDU politician, has died at the age of 77 after a serious illness. He served as President for nearly 16 years, longer than anyone else, and was remembered as a convinced democrat and bridge-builder.
Norbert Kartmann, former President of the Hessian state parliament and a long-serving politician, has died at the age of 85. He passed away on Saturday due to illness, which had prompted his retirement from politics in late 2022 after 35 years in parliament. Kartmann was known for his extensive political career, his deep connection to Hessen, and his strong ties to Romania.
The Saarland state parliament warns of a centralization of EU regional policy, fearing a shift of responsibility from regions to nation-states. A resolution by the SPD expresses concern that EU financial planning for 2028-2034 could negatively impact regions and citizens.
