Concerns that public sector supply chains are vulnerable to unethical trade as governments get to grips with key changes to procurement practices.
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Author: Georgia Clark (Georgia Clark)
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Council mergers ‘failed to yield the benefits’
Contrary to typical arguments in favour of local government amalgamation, a new analysis says the changes did not lead to efficiencies.
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Council’s pioneering approach to waste
Lake Macquarie Council’s front-running approach to waste management has seen it take out multiple awards in recent years.
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Darwin launches $10m smart city plan
The Northern Territory's capital has launched a $10 million blueprint in a bid to improve council’s service delivery and lift the city’s liveability.
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Start-up automates storm water inspections
Using AI to automate sewer and storm water inspections is transforming water management.
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Smart recycling app tackles waste contamination
Initiative helps tackle misinformation about recycling by empowering residents to sort their waste correctly.
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NDIS changes challenge councils
There are questions over some South Australian local government disability services as funding moves to clients.
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Hackable city-making: designing cities with communities
A new framework developed in Ireland is helping governments transform cities by co-designing solutions with communities.
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Digital divide a ‘major challenge’
A new analysis shows a major divide between metropolitan and regional Queensland in terms of the state’s smart cities agenda.
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Research freedom ‘undermined’ by government contracts
A new report has flagged concerns over government powers to prevent unfavourable research from going public.