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Examine exposure in transport safety, councils told
A new tool has been developed to help councils comply with recent changes to Australia's heavy vehicle safety rules.
Councils ‘punch above their weight’ on health
Local governments are playing a unique role in helping people to lead healthy lives, research shows.
Agencies called to act on mental health
New research shows police and emergency services have disproportionately high rates of mental illness.
NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed
But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.
New standard to shake up government leases
The introduction of new leasing accounting standards in January is set to have big implications for government.
Councils urge ministers after “lost opportunity” waste talks
Australia’s local government peak has slammed the meeting of environment ministers as a “lost opportunity."
Top gong for innovative all-abilities play space
A playground produced through a government and community collaboration has been recognised for its creativity.
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NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed
Councils urge ministers after “lost opportunity” waste talks
Agencies called to act on mental health
New standard to shake up government leases
Top gong for innovative all-abilities play space
Councils hit back on housing completions
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WA laws aim to silence barking dogs
Noticeboard: City of Melbourne names new CEO
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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
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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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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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