Councils struggle on road to transformation

Lack of skills, leadership and resources are hampering council attempts to transform customer experience.

26 August, 2019

Finalists named in civil contractor awards

A Queensland infrastructure rehabilitation project is in the running for an award.

19 August, 2019

Waste ban useless if no recycling commitment: councils

The success of a proposed waste export ban hangs on green procurement, councils say.

15 August, 2019

Report finds CEO ‘friendship’ influenced tender

A council’s tender processes have been brought into question by a CEO’s conflict of interest.

14 August, 2019

Defence’s botched air traffic program under scrutiny

A federal government plan for an overarching air traffic system has ended in delays and cost blowouts.

5 August, 2019

Govt weighs new green procurement targets

The federal Government is planning new green procurement targets for all levels of government.

1 August, 2019

Govt awards $550m in ICT contracts

The government has awarded almost $550 million in digital service contracts via its online sourcing platform.

18 July, 2019

Newcastle set to begin trial of driverless bus

Driverless transport is coming to Newcastle, with tests set to begin on an automated shuttle bus.

11 July, 2019

Govt agencies use data mining to root out corruption

Data mining can be used as a tool to identify fraud and corruption, a report says.

3 July, 2019

Sewage-munching bugs save council $400k

An award-winning sewage treatment plant has ditched chemicals for sludge-eating bugs.

1 July, 2019

The art of the deal

As a budget owner it can sometimes be frustrating negotiating with sponsors, particularly when they don’t understand how to make the most of a partnership with government agencies.

13 June, 2019

Amalgamated councils win time to harmonise rates

Proposed changes to the Local Government Act promise to make life easier for councils.

7 June, 2019

Victoria launches probe into parking fine contractors

The Victorian Ombudsman is probing councils’ use of contractors in parking fine appeals.

30 May, 2019

Auditor slaps down NSW agencies over probity policy

Three key NSW agencies have failed to comply with procurement probity policies.

27 May, 2019