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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Shellharbour Council in a nutshell
The Shellharbour Council consistently failed to abide by local government regulations and should be sacked, a special government inquiry was told. According to the reports by the ABC and the Illawarra Mercury, counsel assisting the commission Daniel Meltz has presented a number of reasons for the council to be sacked, including failures with its code […]
Stay connected to health services at home
Faced with unprecedented demands on hospitals, the Queensland Government has announced a new $3 million healthcare support program to provide more patients with free medial home care services. Health minister Stephen Robertson said the program, Home Health Link, will allow patients to receive a range of immediate, short-term care options at home, avoiding unnecessary admissions. […]
And the winners are…
King Island Council has been named the overall Gold Winner of the 2008 Tasmanian Local Government Awards for Excellence for its innovative waste management project. President of the Local Government Association Tasmania (LGAT) Mike Gaffney said the organisation was delighted to recognise the council, which had demonstrated a proactive approach to providing a sustainable service […]
Have your say on OHS Laws
An important step in moving towards harmonisation of Australia’s workplace safety laws has occurred with the issuing of an invitation for written submissions to the National Review into Model Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws. All interested persons are able to contribute to the review by lodging a written submission by 11 July 2008. This […]
QLD housing to go greener
Housing sustainability is the issue that “literally go to the heart of how we live”, the state’s planning minister Paul Lucas said, putting forward a proposal to toughen sustainability measures in housing design. Mr Lucas said the kernel of the proposal, Improving Sustainable Housing in Queensland, was a requirement that new houses built from 2009 achieve […]
Standing for council may be a click away
Council hopefuls in Victoria now may not need to start from square zero to prepare for this year’s general elections as a new online resource has become available. The website, launched by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), features information about eligibility to stand for council, the role of a councillor, types of decisions councillors […]
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.
How local councils can do more with less
As inflation continues to bite and communities are feeling the cost-of-living pinch, councils are not immune from the economic challenges impacting decision making around maintaining assets, funding new projects, and extending budgets to go further with less.
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Public sector investments in the online customer journey have transformed the citizen experience for Australians. However, introducing multichannel citizen engagement presents significant technical and compliance challenges for all government bodies.
A common cause of government failure is oversized projects. This is leading to project fatigue, increased pressure on government agencies and more intense scrutiny.
As Australian councils continue to embrace digital transformation, the reliability of their IT infrastructures becomes increasingly vital.
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Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
APS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport
Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
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.
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