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Flood of donations a headache for councils
An online donation management service is available for bushfire-hit councils.
NSW govt releases 10,000th data set
The NSW information commissioner says the release of data is improving outcomes in government services.
Floating bins keep Melbourne’s Yarra clean
A simple idea by a pair of boatbuilders could help keep urban waterways free of rubbish.
ATO warns councils over property reporting
The tax office finds “systemic” failures in property sales reporting by councils.
Govt orders Coronavirus screening
Biosecurity and public health officers will screen airline passengers for coronavirus.
Govt building watchdog outlines reform agenda
The NSW building industry regulator has released a plan to drive out rogue operators.
Don’t sideline us on waste ban: LGPA
Local government says it needs support to meet waste ban deadlines.
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UK report warns against rushed restructures
Rushing through departmental restructures can be a costly mistake, a UK report warns.
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.
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Beacon technology helps vision-impaired in CBD
Beacon technology is being used in Melbourne's CBD to help people with a vision impairment.
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.
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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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