Also in this wrap: new acting GM for Lismore City Council; Infrastructure Australia CEO resigns; robotics expert appointed NSW Chief Scientist; and appointments and expansion at ANZSOG.
-
Governments must use procurement ‘muscle’ responsibly
Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new ...
Conferences & EventsPresented by Government News advertisers
Unique events at Arts Centre Melbourne
Jun 1 – Dec 31 all-day
Improving Citizen Engagement & Experience
Jun 25 – Jun 27 all-day
12th Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit
Jul 23 – Jul 27 all-day
Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit
Jul 23 – Jul 24 all-day
2nd Australian Digital Government Summit
Jul 31 all-day
12th Annual Technology in Government
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Digital ID Show
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Aug 20 – Aug 21 all-day
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE)
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day
prevnext
Unique events at Arts Centre Melbourne
Jun 1 – Dec 31 all-day
Improving Citizen Engagement & Experience
Jun 25 – Jun 27 all-day
12th Public Sector Women in Leadership Summit
Jul 23 – Jul 27 all-day
Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit
Jul 23 – Jul 24 all-day
2nd Australian Digital Government Summit
Jul 31 all-day
12th Annual Technology in Government
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Digital ID Show
Aug 7 – Aug 8 all-day
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Aug 20 – Aug 21 all-day
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE)
Aug 29 – Aug 30 all-day
Latest News
Brought to you by
Boost for health workforce, homeless services in NSW budget
Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.
Councils leveraging technology to predict asset risk
New and emerging technologies are helping councils to predict risk within infrastructure assets and improve accountability and service delivery.
Governments must use procurement ‘muscle’ responsibly
Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new policy for ethical and fair dealings with private contractors.
Environmental and major works initiatives recognised at awards
A trainee program that would replenish an ageing council workforce and the transformation of a major recreation park were among the local government initiatives celebrated in recent sector awards.
Local government key to tackling public transport woes: expert
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
Council grants shake-up for Sunshine State
Queensland is set to reform its process for allocating grants to councils with the State Government providing $4.5 million to tackle the long-running issue in its budget this week.
Rules for protecting citizens’ personal data
OPINION: With the Federal Government committed to a cloud-first policy, Australians have inalienable rights to know where their data is stored, and who has access to it, writes Rupert Taylor-Price.
Cutting-edge parks, open spaces celebrated
A project that engaged various community stakeholders in the design of a new park is among the public works that have been recognised for innovation and leadership.
Regional rail key to decentralised growth
Infrastructure executives say more investment in rail in regional Victoria is needed to help tackle Melbourne’s unprecedented urban growth.
How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks
Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.
Broad agenda for new joint organisations, says OLG chief
As an Australian-first model for collaboration between councils rolls out across NSW, the Office of Local Government chief executive tells Government News the new network is flexible enough to meet regional priorities.
Call for councils to consider automated cars
Local governments need to prepare for the infrastructure challenges associated with the advent of driverless vehicles, such as new costs and a hit to revenue, an infrastructure advisor says.
Mind the gap: Melbourne looks for transport fix as pressure mounts
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.