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Call for action on dilapidated bridges
Expert says councils do not have sufficient funds to repair or replace thousands of ageing timber bridges and warns ‘something must be done’.
‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’
Commonwealth entities should be audited to ensure they are acting ethically and in compliance with procurement rules, says Senate inquiry.
Smart fleets help councils boost mileage
From tracking the location of vehicles to understanding driver behaviour, telematics is transforming fleet management.
Break down the silos, says data chief
Australian governments must share data to realise its potential as an operational and strategic asset.
‘New era of disasters’ warrants response rethink
A leading strategist has warned that Australian governments’ disaster responses underestimate the magnitude and cumulative impact of climate change.
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.
Helping agencies deliver ‘high-impact messages’
A new framework provides ‘a recipe’ for improving compliance through written communications, researchers say.
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Councils brace for ‘retirement wave’
Call for action on dilapidated bridges
‘New era of disasters’ warrants response rethink
Break down the silos, says data chief
‘Stop the blame game’: waste, recycling sectors back EPA
‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’
The future council is ‘interconnected’
Has Sydney’s Opal card left tourists behind?
Regions find success in migration programs
Urban forests: councils tackle urban tree decline
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Researchers are examining the reasons why some NSW councils have decided not to participate in joint organisations.
Creating a welcoming environment for suppliers is often perceived as the antithesis of sound public procurement but it’s an essential part of any successful plan.
The leaders who thrive in government are those who embrace complexity, and who flourish while others get frustrated.
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‘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.
Libraries evolving to meet digital demands
Libraries are undergoing a historic digital transformation to meet community demands, but are challenged by a funding shortfall.
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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.
Objective Connect Presents: STOP THE SHUFFLE
Save Time and Money by Digitising your DA Correspondence in 2019.
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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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