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Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’
National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.
Qld LGAs most at risk from climate change
Queensland LGAs are most at risk from climate change, an extensive analysis reveals.
Timetable set down for waste export ban
Enviroment ministers have agreed to phase out all waste exports by 2022.
Fire recovery expert to work with councils
A bushfire coordinator for NSW and other appointments in and around government.
Councils lack resources to manage cyber threats
Local Government Professionals Australia is calling for help to boost cybersecurity in the sector.
Immaturity of blockchain a hindrance
Blockchain highways are still being built but the only way to get better at it is by using it.
Councils make pledge on procuring recyclables
Southern Sydney councils will use their collective purchasing power to procure recycled materials from regional areas.
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$3.2b axed from NSW public service in budget
Councils lack resources to manage cyber threats
Death of the public transport timetable
Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’
Millions in drought assistance for councils
Qld LGAs most at risk from climate change
Timetable set down for waste export ban
Report lifts lid on gifts to public sector agencies
Immaturity of blockchain a hindrance
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Anti-corruption heads join forces
Australia's anti-corruption commissioners have united against the 'scourge of corruption'.
Heat on councils as bushfire season looms
Councils can play a vital role when communities face a bushfire emergency.
The promise and perils of robot workers
Robotic process automation can increase efficiencies, improve customer service and boost employee morale, proponents say.
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Council declares glass war
A Melbourne council has banned glass from mixed recycling bins.
Council pet program sees drop in euthanasia rates
A Sydney council has seen a decrease in animal seizures since it launched an education and microchipping program.
Council signs suicide charter
A NSW council is taking a proactive role to help prevent suicide in the local area.
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Sustainable solutions for sports grounds
Councils are exploring new, smarter ways of managing their parks and sports grounds.
50 years of surface solutions
Synthetic sports surface specialist Polytan will showcase its most cutting edge technology at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Talking turf with an industry leader
Paul Kamphuis, General Manager of Polytan Asia Pacific, outlines some innovations in synthetic turf, and why councils should be taking notice.
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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