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STATE GOVERNMENT NEWS

Police communications improved from refurbishment

The Queensland Government has refurbished the Beenleigh Police facility with the construction of a regional communications centre.

Wed 08/02/2012 02:28:54 / Read More »

Telstra selected to improve WA regional communications

Western Australia's regional, rural and remote communities and businesses will receive access to a mobile voice and wireless broadband service.

Wed 01/02/2012 09:42:14 / Read More »

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 »
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

AFP collaborates with Datacom for safer cyberspace

Collaborations between law enforcement and private sector bodies to promote a safer cyberspace for children have seen the Australian Federal Police in a partnership with Datacom.

Wed 08/02/2012 03:29:23 / Read More »

Disabled children receive support through NBN

Regional and remote Australia will have access to specialist services and therapies for children with hearing and vision impairments through the National Broadband Network.

Tue 07/02/2012 12:29:57 / Read More »

Flooded interstate train tracks rehabilitated from rain effects

Ballast and drainage systems along the North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne will be refurbished following rain downpour, causing the tracks to be flooded.

Tue 07/02/2012 12:07:11 / Read More »
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

ALGA submits budget to Treasury

The Australian Local Government Association has finalised and lodged its submission to Government for the 2012-13 budget at the end of January.

Tue 07/02/2012 01:11:28 / Read More »

Leichhardt extends StorageCraft data recovery offsite

NSW-based local government, Leichhardt Council plans to implement backup and restore software for its offsite disaster recovery process.

Thu 02/02/2012 12:14:14 / Read More »

Indigo gets creative in office retrofitting

Victorian-based Indigo Shire Council will redesign and reconstruct its major offices with environmentally sustainable solutions.

Wed 01/02/2012 03:18:11 / Read More »

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 »

Your Vote

What are your procurement priorities for 2012?

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MANAGEMENT

People are still 'weakest link' in security defence

The responsibility for security within a public sector agency - or any organisation - could not be compartmentalised.

Fri 03/02/2012 02:55:31 / Read More »

Fire protection training gets technology upgrades

The fire protection industry has received a training upgrade from the opening of a Fire Protection Centre of Excellence in the Victorian town of Brunswick.

Thu 02/02/2012 10:42:31 / Read More »
E-GOVERNMENT

Kodak public sector contracts safe despite bankruptcy filings

In January, pioneering camera company, Eastman Kodak filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. However, the company has assured GN readers this will not affect local government contracts.

Tue 07/02/2012 12:34:38 / Read More »

Rudd, Kaspersky attend Munich conference to discuss cyber security

Former prime minister and current minister for foreign affairs - Kevin Rudd, flew to Munich, Germany to attend the 48th Munich Security Conference (MSC), to discuss issues ranging from the Middle East to the cyber security.

Tue 07/02/2012 11:47:18 / Read More »
SUSTAINABILITY

Hervey Bay solar projects keep powers on

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed another key milestone in the Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with clean energy.

Fri 03/02/2012 03:06:44 / 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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7th Annual Water Symposium

24 February, 2012 Sydney

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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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