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As education providers rush to roll out new cyber security courses for government professionals, an expert has called for mandatory training across the public sector.
Councils are “leading action” on climate change
Local governments are increasingly adopting corporate emissions reduction targets but are challenged by a lack of resourcing, report finds.
NSW looks to market for solutions to wicked problems
A new procurement platform to be launched on 31 May is part of a broader approach to making it easier to do business with the NSW Government, its most senior ICT executive says.
Cyber security: collaboration key as government sets sights on zero risks
Cyber Security Minister says all governments must work together to abolish cyber threats, while a leading cyber-defence CEO points to managing risk in the supply chain as a key issue.
Embrace streets as ‘important public spaces’, governments told
A collaboration of planners, architects and technology developers says that greener, smarter streets lead to more inclusive cities.
Integrated planning key to liveable cities: report
Consistent, evidence-based policies across state and local governments are essential to creating healthy communities, new research shows.
Centrelink, business registration among Govpass pilots: DTA
An estimated 2.8 million transactions will be moved online as the government’s digital identity program is gradually linked to more government services, the Digital Transformation Agency says.
Council calls for action on problem gambling
Brimbank City Council says its residents have lost $1.4 billion on electronic gambling machines in in the past decade. Now it’s calling for fines and limits on withdrawals.
Councils’ coastal risk: study points to resource shortage
As Queensland councils spearhead programs to mitigate the impact of rising sea levels, new research warns some local authorities lack capacity to manage coastal risks.
Noticeboard: MAV appoints first female chief executive
Also in this wrap: Gary Murphy appointed head of the Central Coast Council, City of Darwin takes on new CEO Scott Waters, and Peter Achterstraat appointed NSW Productivity Commissioner.
Local governments tackle water waste
Extensive community education programs and the use of smart technologies are among the tools being used by “water wise” councils in Western Australia.
Budget: Commonwealth ‘looking broadly’ with technology spend
The budget’s boost to the digital identity program and departmental ICT upgrades and investments have been welcomed by industry and analysts.
Budget: transport infrastructure spend needs ‘smart ideas’
The Commonwealth should link its budget’s infrastructure investment to its innovation agenda to ensure new technologies are used to reduce construction and maintenance costs, analysts say.