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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.
New GM at Bellingen Shire
Appointment, departures and movement in and around government.
Qld identifies 27 parcels of government land for housing
A Queensland audit has uncovered more than 27 hectares of government land for potential housing.
Most support ban on unethical government consultants
Australians think consultants that breach trust should be banned from dealing with government, as the government foreshadows action against PwC.
Coutts-Trotter to lead NSW Treasury
Former DPC head Michael Coutts-Trotter has been appointed Secretary of NSW Treasury.
Disaster recovery funding for states set to hit $6.5b
Commonwealth disaster recovery funding for states and territories is set to double.
NSW govt funds councils $25k to train planners
Grants totalling $25,000 are on offer for rural and regional councils to fund planning cadetships.
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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
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?
In-depthRisk 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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SpotlightCouncil 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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Sam on: MoG changes see regions, investment return to NSW Premier’s Department
Kim Riley on: Inland Rail not a stalled project, CEO insists
John Maunder on: Inland Rail not a stalled project, CEO insists