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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Councils better covered for climate change
Local Government will be better equipped to manage the effects of climate change, with the announcement of $3.45 million in federal funding. Councils across Australia will receive almost half the national funding, with the rest targeted at professionals such as engineers and architects. Climate Change and Water Minister Senator Penny Wong says the money will […]
WA first state to adopt skills shortage program
The Western Australian workforce will be the first to benefit from a Federal Government program designed to address skills shortages across a range of industries. The Productivity Places Program aims at providing 450,000 new training places nationally over the next four years. WA is the first state to join the program, piloting an initiative to […]
Loud Shirt Day
It is time to dust off your best Hawaiian or flashiest wide-lapel disco shirt as Australia braces itself for a day of anti-office-drab this Friday May 16. Hot on the heels of Australian Fashion Week, Loud Shirt Day invites the public to wear ‘loud’ attire instead of their usual work, school or sporting gear. Loud Shirt Day is an annual […]
Tax Review presents opportunity to tackle inter-governmental financing
The president of the Australian Local Government Association, Paul Bell, has welcomed the Federal Government’s preparedness to tackle inter-governmental financial relations as part of its Tax Review. “The decision of the Federal Government to look at the full tax system – Commonwealth, state and local – underlines what ALGA has been saying for some time, […]
Federal assistance for major cities
The Federal Government recently announced it will establish and resource a Major Cities Unit within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, renewing the Commonwealth’s focus on the nation’s cities, and more broadly, on urban development. Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement during an address to the annual conference of the Western […]
Senator Robert Ray retires
Senator Robert Ray has announced his retirement from the Australian Senate after 27 years in federal politics. The 61-year-old Victorian Labor senator retired yesterday two months ahead of the end of his term. A former defence minister and immigration minister, Mr Ray made a significant contribution to the success of the Hawke and Keating […]
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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EasyPark ANZ celebrates 10 years of making parking easy
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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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