An audit shows Victorian councils are not managing problematic domestic waste water systems, which an expert says reflects a national problem in need of reform.
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New gender council has local government in its sights
Independent body set to partner with councils to help get more women into elected and executive roles.
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Praise for state energy provider’s social procurement
Western Australia’s largest energy provider has announced it will provide employment to 70 workers living with a disability.
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Next federal election will be fought ‘on local issues,’ say councils
Partnerships with local governments and an overhaul of funding are among 12 ways parties can deliver for local communities, according to a new campaign.
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Councils welcome streamlined grants
A shake-up of the council grants system by the Queensland Government will streamline funding in line with key state priorities.
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Australia ‘wide open’ to damage from cyberattack
Governments must move quickly to address a potentially catastrophic cybersecurity vulnerability, a state government chief information security officer has warned.
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Out of the silos: collaboration underpins NSW digital
Greater engagement across agencies, and between bureaucrats and the public, will drive the NSW Government’s digital strategy.
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Putting a price on social value of government spending
Researchers have developed an innovative new method that will enable governments to measure the social benefits of their investments.
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Bullying endemic in councils, Fair Work turns staff away
There are calls for reform of a legal loophole that sees council staff affected by bullying denied access to the Fair Work Commission.
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Saving history: museums take regional heritage online
A network of local museums is collaborating to preserve valuable heritage collections online as part of a national initiative.