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Meet Australia’s data-powered suburbs
Governments are leveraging data insights from social media to quantify the urban life of suburbs, improve planning and boost tourism.
Newer forms of engagement on the rise
Public meetings and submissions still dominate councils’ community engagement but emerging methods are becoming increasingly popular, research shows.
Award for eco-friendly community hub
A sustainable community centre in western Sydney has been recognised as leading the way in eco-friendly building practices for its innovative green design.
Issue of councils and Australia Day citizenship is not going away
Australians are starting to think about what it would mean to include indigenous peoples as equal partners in our national day.
Mapping liveable cities of the future
Governments are turning to 3D modelling to plan urban spaces as federal planners raise concerns about pressures on Australia’s infrastructure.
Audit finds gaps in councils’ asset systems
Local government must improve their asset management or risk increased management costs or lower service levels, auditor says.
Noticeboard: Romilly Madew to head Infrastructure Australia
Also: Brian Schwartz appointed chair of Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust; Ron Gauci commences new role as chief of AIIA.
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Mapping liveable cities of the future
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Noticeboard: Romilly Madew to head Infrastructure Australia
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Meet Australia’s data-powered suburbs
Newer forms of engagement on the rise
Issue of councils and Australia Day citizenship is not going away
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Porkgate II: council staff grilled over pork to halal sausage ratios
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When agencies focus on effective performance achievement they can avoid the common pitfalls that lead to the performance management of employees.
Leadership books, workshops and university degrees are worthless if you don’t consciously practice your leadership skills on a daily basis.
As councils grapple with infrastructure decay, optimising asset management through an ‘interconnected’ approach is more important than ever.
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Councils brace for ‘retirement wave’
Experts warn that local government is among the sectors most ‘exposed’ to an ageing workforce, underscoring the importance of good workforce planning.
‘Body of work’ needed on slavery in supply chains
Experts say the Modern Slavery Act will significantly impact how governments and companies procure goods and services, so why aren’t more procurement managers ready?
When the threat recedes: helping communities recover
Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.
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Council takes the lead on ageing communities
As the tier of government that's closest to people, councils are uniquely placed to deliver age-friendly services and infrastructure, says City of Unley CEO Peter Tsokas.
Council adopts new approach to doing business
The City of Wyndham in Victoria is pioneering new ways of working and digital transformation as it responds to rapid population growth.
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Electrification is certain in the future vehicle fleet
We haven’t witnessed such changing times in the automotive business since the introduction of emissions laws in the 1990s, writes Allan Whiting.
Standards for data sharing in sight
Data sharing across agencies is a growing trend in Australian government, but even anonymised data can often be re-identified. A new Australian initiative aims to solve the problem.
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