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Revealed: $30bn needed for ageing infrastructure
Under-investment in councils’ management of community assets is leading to increased risk, warns major forthcoming report.
Local government to lobby state on live streaming
Local government peak will seek exemptions to a new code that requires NSW’s councils to webcast proceedings.
Councils the missing link in health planning
Less than half of Australia’s primary health networks are collaborating with local government, study shows.
Noticeboard: Peter Schneider appointed Warrnambool CEO
Plus: mayors elected in Bendigo and Monash, and new CEO appointed at the City of Melville.
‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’
Commonwealth entities should be audited to ensure they are complying with procurement rules, Senate inquiry says.
Smart fleets help councils boost mileage
From tracking the location of vehicles to understanding driver behaviour, telematics is transforming fleet management.
Call for action on dilapidated bridges
Expert says councils do not have sufficient funds to repair or replace thousands of ageing timber bridges.
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‘Total disregard for ethical responsibility’
Break down the silos, says data chief
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Noticeboard: Peter Schneider appointed Warrnambool CEO
Smart fleets help councils boost mileage
Regions find success in migration programs
Councils the missing link in health planning
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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.
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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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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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