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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS

Research hospital planned for Geelong

Construction and ongoing jobs will be secured during the building of a hospital in Geelong for about half a billion dollars.

Fri 27/01/2012 03:21:03 / Read More »

NBN coverage sought for regional Victoria

The National Broadband Network alone does not address all telecommunications services that are critical for regional and rural Victoria, according to the Victorian Government.

Fri 27/01/2012 02:34:46 / Read More »

Community shop to deliver social services

Therapy Through Technology gets $146000 to open The Community Shop Social Innovation Grants Program to benefit residents in Midland, Western Australia.

Wed 18/01/2012 10:31:28 / Read More »
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

NBN to boost telehealth program

A $20.6 million telehealth program utilising the national broadband network will provide in-home telehealth services to older Australians, people living with cancer and those requiring palliative care.

Wed 25/01/2012 10:39:24 / Read More »

Kitting up soldiers

A soldier within the Australia Defence Force requires equipment from boots to body armour, which costs the government $9650.

Fri 16/12/2011 11:31:45 / Read More »

Reduced IT services panel is not a bad thing

The recent announcement on the reduction of the number of IT services panels currently operating across the government - the cuts won't be as severe as originally forecast.

Tue 13/12/2011 01:30:58 / Read More »
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

Lake Macquarie sets up for cycling environment

New South Wales-based city of Lake Macquarie has released its Draft Cycling Strategy, a plan to make cycling an eligible transport option for residents.

Wed 25/01/2012 11:42:03 / Read More »

Canberra connects with constituents

ACT Government's service channels hailed as a success with about five million visits to its website and over half a million calls to its contact centres.

Fri 13/01/2012 03:46:31 / Read More »

Sydney uses iPad to stop disabled parking fraud

Tablet technology from Apple is assisting City of Sydney Rangers to identify and fine people fraudulently parking their cars in disabled spots.

Fri 13/01/2012 10:06:25 / Read More »

Google's cloud apps for LAPD dropped by City of Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles, has been forced to drop Google's hosted email and office application for the Los Angeles Police Department, due to stringent security requirements not compatible with cloud computing.

Fri 06/01/2012 11:23:28 / Read More »

Your Vote

What are your procurement priorities for 2012?

IT implementations

Infrastructure

Green implementations

Security for property

Ugrading fleets



MANAGEMENT

Crystal balling value for money during tendering

Running a tender in government procurement is a much regulated process but achieving value for money for taxpayers over the life of the contract, the regulations and systems do not work.

Fri 06/01/2012 11:16:37 / Read More »

Complexities of a local government workforce

Rostering and managing staff in a fiscally efficient manner can be difficult for human resources managers.

Fri 06/01/2012 10:56:12 / Read More »
E-GOVERNMENT

Internet used for government contact

The internet has established itself as the preferred means of accessing government services, according to a study released by special minister of State Gary Gray.

Wed 25/01/2012 10:20:46 / Read More »

Apple targets education sector with textbook apps for iPad

Technology giant, Apple has released a range of applications to aid teachers and students in the classroom.

Tue 24/01/2012 01:43:05 / Read More »
SUSTAINABILITY

Wastewater treatment plant given sustainable options

The Tasmanian Government is initiating a project providing total reuse of wastewater effluent to communities across the state.

Fri 27/01/2012 04:12:04 / Read More »


CONFERENCES & EVENTS

AHPM Congress

13-14 August 2012 Doltone House, Sydney www.ahpmcongress.com.au

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GeoNext Forum

GeoNext is a new forum that addresses the gap between industry and vendor geo events. It aims to connect all traditional users of geo and ‘mash them up’ with emerging ‘neo-geo’ users and communities to inspire, collaborate and redefine what it mea

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COURSES & TRAINING

Government funded business and management qualifications.

ITCC has a range of business and management qualifications, some of which are government funded. If eligible, Federal Government funding will cover the total cost of some of the below qualifications for you or your staff.

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Take the Pain out of Managing your Training

Partner with mytraining.net we help take the headache out of multi-quotation requirements & streamline training reservations

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Funded diplomas, for your future in government

Business Success Group has funded places available for existing workers.

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SECURITY PROFILE

ADT Security solutions

Security solutions that are tried and tested, technically advanced yet flexible enough to meet specific needs.

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GREEN PROCUREMENT

Zero emissions sweeper

The Green Machines 500ze is a Lithium-ion powered vacuum street sweeper, heralds a significant step in the drive for reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality.

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NEW PRODUCTS

Isuzu - The One For Low Emissions

Scratch the surface and it's easy to see that not all truck manufacturers are created equal in terms of exhaust emissions.

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Turn Any Flat Surface Into an Electronic Whiteboard

Mount this ultra-short-throw projector in close proximity to any flat surface to produce an interactive projection surface

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The new MC50 Municipal Sweeper

MC50 Municipal sweeper from Karcher shows how economy and ecology go hand in hand

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