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Planning Commission faces shake-up
The NSW planning referee will be reviewed following a bungled mine approval.
Decentralised system puts handbrake on recycling
A report has found confusion and inconsistencies in Victoria's waste system.
Councils weigh ticketless parking app
A new parking app is good news for drivers, but might see revenue from fines drop.
On demand ferry a public transport milestone
Australia's first on demand ferry is operating in Sydney.
Councils vote to scrap $50 gifts cap, mandatory reporting
NSW councils have voted to get rid of the $50 cap on gifts.
Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
A motion to declare a climate change emergency has narrowly passed at the LGNSW conference.
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Heated debate as climate emergency motion scrapes through
Councils vote to scrap $50 gifts cap, mandatory reporting
Planning Commission faces shake-up
Linda Scott voted back as LGNSW president
Audit uncovers $927m in govt accounting mistakes
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On demand ferry a public transport milestone
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How can the APS invest in capability and talent management to retain and leverage its current workforce in an increasingly complex and technology driven environment?
The increasing complexity of the healthcare system along with rising demand for services and staffing shortages has left a gap only technology can fill.
If staff are forced to work with tools that frustrate rather than empower, it’s likely to lead to reduced productivity and even resignations.
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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.
First 5G tech trials reap rewards for UK public sector
As Australia gears up for 5G, UK local authorities are partnering with the private sector to deploy the technology.
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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.
Council data fosters active communities
A study into resident activity has yielded benefits for this council.
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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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