Qld Govt to establish environment protection agency

The Queensland Government has begun public consultation on the establishment of an environmental protection agency.

17 January, 2022

Natural disaster guide for NSW councils

The NSW Government is working closely with councils to help keep communities safe from natural disasters.

17 January, 2022

Vic integrity agencies seek reform on misuse of public resources

Victoria’s integrity watchdogs have written to the leaders of all political parties urging action to prevent the misuse of public funds.

20 December, 2021

Gold Coast to trial on demand transport

The Queensland government will launch a two-year trial of on demand transport.

20 December, 2021

Councils thank retiring local government minister

Councils have thanked retiring local government minister Shelley Hancock for her service after she announced she’s quitting parliament.

19 December, 2021

Lack of whistleblower complaints prompts local government audit

Public sector whistleblowers made almost 1,000 reports to investigating agencies in NSW, according to the state’s Ombudsman.

14 December, 2021

Hydrogen-powered vehicle for Qld police

The Queensland Government has commissioned its first hydrogen-powered police vehicle.

13 December, 2021

NSW Government lays a marker for future of cloud

Hybrid awareness is essential when it comes to government IT infrastructure investments, even those geared almost entirely to the public cloud.

9 December, 2021

NSW Govt releases watch app to track sharks

NSW residents can now check their watch to determine the presence of nearby sharks with the launch of the new SharkSmart watch app.

9 December, 2021

NSW Circular launches new tool for councils

A new platform will help councils and communities to track their transition to zero waste.

6 December, 2021

NSW ombudsman calling for greater transparency around machine technology

Greater visibility on the use of artificial intelligence and machine technology by government agencies is needed, according to the NSW Ombudsman.

2 December, 2021

Transparency needed now and into the future

Councils are concerned about what they see as the Victorian Government’s consistent and deliberate moves to take planning decisions away from local government.

2 December, 2021

Cyber security audit of WA local government raises concerns

A cyber security audit of local government in Western Australia showed vulnerabilities in systems dating back over 15 years.

29 November, 2021

SA app to monitor COVID patients at home

New app from South Australian Government will act as a toolkit for people to quarantine at home.

29 November, 2021