Gender equality clause to be inserted into WA public sector procurement

Suppliers tendering for WA government contracts will have to prove their gender equality credential as part of a procurement pilot.

1 July, 2022

23,600 unused mobile devices gathering dust in Queensland govt departments

There’s no way of knowing whether hundreds of whole-of government contracts are being used by Queensland’s government departments.

16 June, 2022

Report calls on councils to commit to e-buses from 2025

A new report says local governments should pledge to only buy electric buses from 2025.

30 May, 2022

LGAQ says Workplace platform paying off

LGAQ says the rollout out of Meta’s communications platform has improved the peak body’s visibility and created a local government community.

22 May, 2022

NSW council improves safety of fleet with GPS

A NSW council says incorporating GPS into its fleet assets has helped create a safer fleet, reduce accidents and save money.

19 May, 2022

UK expert offers perspectives on infrastructure reform

Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.

19 May, 2022

Modular reactors offer energy solutions

The nuclear industry’s latest offerings – small modular reactors (SMRs) and very small modular reactors (vSMRs) – both offer a zero-carbon solution to a wide range of end users and open the possibility of engaging countries that have previously precluded nuclear as a potential energy option.

12 May, 2022

New tool helps plan resilient urban greening projects

A new tool helps urban greening teams work out which plants will survive where over the next 50 years.

9 May, 2022

Canopy mapping app helps SA council see wood for the trees

A South Australian council using new technology to measure and monitor tree canopy, raise community awareness and inform Council planning.

28 April, 2022

How Norfolk Island is solving its waste dilemma

Norfolk Island Regional Council is turning to circular economy initiatives to solve its waste management problems.

25 April, 2022

Procurement of Aboriginal goods and services grows in WA

Almost $500 million worth of WA government contracts have been awarded to Aboriginal businesses over the last three years.

11 April, 2022

Yarra uses new technology in road pavement trial

A Melbourne council is trialing a road pavement technology designed to minimise urban flooding.

7 April, 2022

Competing for tech talent in the public sector

The lack of a talent pipeline and succession planning is catching up with many government agencies as the workforce ages.

4 April, 2022

Policing goes digital as new technologies adopted

WA police integrate CarPlay app while a progam to catch illegal mobile phone use in NSW takes out a global award.

31 March, 2022