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

New targets boost Indigenous procurement

Commonwealth buyers will have to meet new targets on Indigenous contracts.

13 May, 2019

Uniting to create technology partnerships

If local government used its combined power to solve shared operational issues, councils would be a more united force with key supply and technology partners, ultimately for their communities’ benefit.

24 April, 2019

Data, procurement and profitability in the public sector

There is a subtle balancing act between obtaining the best possible goods and services at the lowest reasonable prices and ensuring suppliers get a fair deal.

22 April, 2019

Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy 

Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.

19 April, 2019

New rules target procurement black economy

Businesses tendering for federal procurement contracts will have to provide proof they have a clean tax record from July.

15 April, 2019

UN praises Australian anti-slavery laws

A UN delegation has praised Australia’s anti-slavery laws, saying the legislation could position the nation as a world leader.

11 April, 2019