Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.
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Councils’ bid to make public spaces safer
As authorities confront violence against women in Australia, experts raise fresh doubts about the utility of CCTV, often a key tool for councils.
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Australian-first development tracker goes live
Sunshine Coast Council's online application allows ratepayers to follow local developments in real time.
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Self-driving buses just around the corner, expert says
Australia could be just years off from self-driving bus services, a leading transport expert says.
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‘Tetris’ solution to save Finance $300m doesn’t stack up, audit says
Government claims that $300 million in savings can be achieved by a ‘Tetris-type’ plan to pack public servants into unused office space don’t hold water, an audit has found.
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Time to review airport security, expert says
Australia’s airport security framework lacks coordination and is in urgent need of review, a leading security expert says.
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Towards zero: councils aim to eliminate road deaths
A coalition of councils has pledged to bring road deaths down to zero in line with a campaign from state and federal governments.
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Gaps in preparedness flagged ahead of bushfire season
Queensland emergency services are not fully prepared for a worsening bushfire threat despite earlier recommendations, the state’s auditor says.
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Landmark renewable energy deal to slash emissions
Major agreement will see 18 NSW councils secure more than a third of their retail energy from a renewable energy generator.
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Weak procurement controls leave councils exposed
Local government is failing to ensure probity and value for money in their procurement practices, an audit suggests.