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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.

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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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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.

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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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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