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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Strike while the bushfire funding’s hot
Councils will be able to apply for federal assistance to improve their bushfire trails following the announcement of $5 million in funding under the Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP). The Federal Government program, first launched in 2004 with $15 million allocated over three years, helps fund construction, maintenance and signage works on Australia’s extensive network of […]
DMO gets permanent CEO
Dr Stephen Gumley has been reappointed chief executive officer of Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO). Dr Gumley's employment status has moved from a fixed term contract to ongoing Australian Public Service (APS) employee status. His contract was due to expire in February 2009. The change to Dr Gumley’s employment conditions show the Government's confidence in Dr […]
Green houses to reduce emissions
An online resource that goes hand-in-hand with new energy efficiency laws will help Victorians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Make Your Home Green.vic.gov.au was launched today by Building Commissioner Tony Arnel in conjunction with the new energy efficiency laws for home alterations and relocations, which came into effect last week. The resource, located on the […]
Sydney promotes GreenLeaders
A new City of Sydney program promoting community leadership on environmental issues has nominated more than 120 businesses as ‘GreenLeaders’ for commiting to environmental targets. GreenLeaders participants set targets for reductions in water, energy and waste over a 12 months period, with workshops and monitoring conducted by sustainability consultants Village Green throughout the year. The […]
Early call for Procurement Professional Awards entrants
Procurement professionals across Australia are being urged to enter the CIPS Australia Procurement Professional Awards, which recognise best practice in procurement. The awards, which are in their second year, are being launched earlier in 2008 to give entrants plenty of time to complete their entry form. Nominees will have four months to enter before the August 15 […]
New shire in WA
The shires of Broomehill and Tambellup will amalgamate in July, creating the new Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup. WA Local Government Minister Ljiljanna Ravlich has accepted the Western Australian Local Government Advisory Board’s recommendation to amalgamate the two shires. In May 2007, the Advisory Board received a joint proposal from the Shires of Broomehill and Tambellup […]
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
They say ‘Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.’ As EasyPark celebrates 10 years since the App first went live in Australia, attention has already turned to what the next decade will bring.
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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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