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Place Branding Australia set for Vivid return
Place branding can be a powerful tool for councils, and unpacking how to access it will be an underlying theme of this year's Place Branding Australia conference.
City of Newcastle wins top environment award
Newcastle was named overall winner at the LGNSW environment awards.
Australia slides in education standings
One in five Australian students fail to meet minimum global academic standards.
Overhaul of APS sees cuts to govt depts
Federal government departments will be reduced from 18 to 14, with several departments to merge.
Councils could face court over failure to disclose
Guidelines require council staff to publicly reveal financial and business interests.
Call for ban on municipal landfill by 2030
A Victorian Parliamentary committee wants kerbside waste banned from landfill.
Taxpayer carbon dividend gets thumbs-up
Most Australians support the concept of a carbon tax dividend.
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Scathing report finds little has changed at PwC
Qld council welcomes progress on massive battery system
Inquiry to consider how federal govt can address councils’ sustainability issues
‘Local’ procurement turns out not to be so local, committee hears
Another report finds local government falling down on cyber security
A Deep Dive into Digital Transformation with Civica
The power of digital transformation: how Australian councils are achieving a green tech future, providing better citizen services and moving close to the Holy Grail of IT.
A Deep Dive into federated information governance with Objective
With data sprawl and data silos an exponentially growing issue for the public sector, federated information management helps organisations remain compliant with governance regulations and maintain high levels of security – without moving their data. Bad news: information silos will always exist. Good news: Not a problem! The bad news is that information silos will […]
A Deep Dive into environmental, social and corporate governance with Interflow
Sometimes, forward-thinking has to do with innovation. Often it has to do with professionalism and skills and good commercial decision making. But today, there’s another vital ingredient in the recipe for business success – ESG, or environmental, social and governance. For further information, please visit www.interflow.com.au.
Culverts: Delivering Streams of innovation
Mostly unseen, culverts allow waterways to flow while supporting roads and rail networks. Many culverts are now ripe for attention, highlighting the essential role they play in our Regional and Metro infrastructure.
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The Australian government is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience, security, and reliability of our critical infrastructure. And regional data centres are playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
Over the coming years, cities will need to enhance their traffic management strategies to meet several emerging trends. We’ll soon see connected automated vehicles, micro-mobility, multimodal public transit, and continued use of ridesharing. These change how roads are used and the types of vehicles on our roads.
For government, achieving AI equilibrium boils down to answering one key question: how do you implement comprehensive governance controls without stifling innovation?
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Risk environment rapidly changing, government cyber honcho warns
Protecting critical infrastructure from attacks will be a focus of cyber security agencies over the next two years.
Councils urged to push boundaries with ‘adventurous’ play spaces
Councils are being encouraged to design and deliver more spaces for skate parks, climbing walls, BMX bike tracks and parkour courses.
Think tank calls for tax on plastic
Plastics recycling has failed, according to an expert. Is it time to hit producers with a tax?
Seeking greater innovation, optimised services and operational excellence?
Seeking greater innovation, optimised services and operational excellence? Service integration and management could be the answer!
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That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Council’s leak detection team shows dogged determination
Central Coast Council has recruited a canine team trained by Sydney Water to sniff out leakages in its water and sewer network.
City of Sydney CEO awarded Public Service Medal
City of Sydney’s long-time CEO Monica Barone has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours with a Public Service Medal.
Secure, Sustainable, Local: Acer Leads
Acer emphasises local manufacturing in Western Sydney, uniting advanced security with innovation to support government operations. This strategic focus enhances quality, sustainability, and job creation, showcasing Acer's commitment to empowering Australia's future.
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Garth Daddy on: War memorial contracts fudged, audit finds
Roger Buhlert on: New VLGA appointment vows to lift governance standards
Roger Buhlert on: APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds