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Governments must ramp up digital investment: advisor
Bureaucrats see digital as a priority but fundamentally lack resources to roll-out initiatives, new research shows.
Smart cities: councils enter ‘action’ phase
Australian local government is increasingly mature in its approach to smart cities, says report.
Sector digital ‘blindspots’ persist
Governments are aware of the importance of data for improving service yet data sharing remains patchy, survey suggests.
Councils collaborate to face water shortage
Five regional local governments have partnered on a future water security project to tackle one of the worst droughts in recent history.
Concern over fall in councils’ Indigenous jobs
Dramatic drop in Indigenous people’s workforce participation in local government is a result of changes to a key Commonwealth program, expert says.
Congestion measures among infrastructure priorities
Infrastructure Australia has prioritised regional road safety and smart technology to reduce traffic congestion among Australia’s development agenda.
Neighbour nightmares: chatbots to help defuse disputes
Frontline agencies, developers and mediators informed department's two chatbots that aim to provide information around neighbourhood tensions.
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Concern over fall in councils’ Indigenous jobs
Congestion measures among infrastructure priorities
Governments must ramp up digital investment: advisor
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Councils collaborate to face water shortage
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Smart cities: councils enter ‘action’ phase
Sector digital ‘blindspots’ persist
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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?
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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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