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Victorian councils sidelined from housing plans, says peak
The state government is rushing ahead with its planning reforms without adequately consulting with councils, says the Municipal Association of Victoria.
‘We must act’ social media summit hears
Social media is a threat that “we should not ignore”, the e-Safety Commissioner tells delegates.
NSW acquires all-terrain ambos
The vehicles are designed to respond to emergencies during natural disasters.
Posties identifying mobile blackspots
The data will better determine coverage and capacity of phone networks.
How councils can reach silent citizens
Many residents care deeply about their communities but often feel disconnected. Danny Gorog shares tips on how councils can better engage them.
Councillor kickbacks for favours, IBAC finds
Former Moonee Valley mayor Cameron Nation received cocaine and Xanax in exchange for influence.
Dementia closing in as leading cause of death
Heart disease remains nation's number one killer followed by dementia-related deaths, says ABS.
Building a sustainable future with Strategic Asset Management
While efforts continue to grow renewable energy capacity to achieve Australia’s climate ambitions, it’s only half the battle. The other half is how we plan and manage community infrastructure and improve its resilience while protecting the natural environment.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
In-depthIs government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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SpotlightCouncils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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