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‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments
Experts are urging governments to act swiftly in response to the threat of coastal inundation and other climate change-related disasters.
Making Melbourne’s streets safer for women
The City of Melbourne is crowd sourcing innovative ideas to make the city safer for women following a spate of attacks.
Sydney’s third city thrives as population booms
One of Sydney’s fastest growing multicultural hubs is avoiding the residential squeeze despite expanding rapidly.
Calls for strategic maritime fleet
Unions and industry have put forward the case for the creation of an Australian maritime fleet that would offer strategic national interest benefits.
Reporting to go fully digital with new portal
All Commonwealth bodies will have to publish their annual reports on a public website from the end of this year.
Report rings alarm bells on local government workforce
A national survey of the local government workforce has put a spotlight on a rapidly ageing workforce grappling with a “critical” skills shortage.
City of Sydney CEO calls out “ideology” in city planning
The CEO of Australia’s fastest growing city is urging city-makers to abandon ideology and herald a new era of stewardship.
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‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments
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Calls for strategic maritime fleet
Councils on track for gender parity by 2026
Making Melbourne’s streets safer for women
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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?
When the threat recedes: helping communities recover
Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.
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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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Urban development puts councils under pressure
Councils are looking to technology to improve oversight of residential and commercial development.
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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