NSW outlines vision for R&D

The NSW government has identified key areas to help grow research and development.

21 February, 2020

Australia slides in education standings

One in five Australian students fail to meet minimum global academic standards.

5 December, 2019

Parks Vic supporting Aboriginal staff

Cultural awareness programs have been delivered to the Parks Victoria board and C-suite.

28 November, 2019

Govt targets foreign interference on campus

Universities and security agencies have new guidelines to prevent foreign interference on campus.

18 November, 2019

Department failing to monitor teaching

The education department has received a ‘could do better’ for ensuring teaching standards.

26 September, 2019

Library hires full time social worker

A Melbourne library is getting a full-time social worker in a sign of the changing role of libraries.

2 September, 2019

Universities back foreign interference task force

There are warnings that universities are attractive targets for foreign cyber adversaries.

29 August, 2019

Schools must create tech leaders of the future

There are calls to mandate AI and emerging technology modules into the school curriculum.

26 August, 2019

Delivering on the promises of the digital era

When councils share ideas, it’s easier to work together towards positive outcomes for citizens.

9 July, 2019

What new heavy vehicle regulations mean for councils

Whether council vehicles are operating in council depots or on public roads, new heavy vehicle laws have far reaching requirements for all involved.

22 March, 2019

APS ‘hollowed out’ by outsourcing, stagnant wages

The federal public service is plagued by a reliance on outsourcing, a lack of mobility and poor wage growth, the APS Review has been told.

16 July, 2018

Aboriginal ranger jobs a boost for native land conservation

An indigenous ranger employment program in remote south-western Australia is tackling rural unemployment while rehabilitating native plants through traditional indigenous agricultural techniques.

30 April, 2018

IT literacy: training to upskill public sector on the cloud

A new program aims to boost cloud computing skills in the public sector and upskill workers on data security as the Commonwealth’s transition to cloud-based infrastructure gains traction.

23 April, 2018

Adelaide expands GigCity fibre network

GigCity Adelaide has announced a major expansion of its 1 Gigabit/sec fibre optic network. There will be 16 additional innovation precincts added to the $7.6 million network. The new precincts are located across Adelaide’s metropolitan area, including seven in the north, six in the CBD and one each in the west and south of Adelaide. […]

19 February, 2018