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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Better pay on the way
Victoria’s councillors will now be paid up to $23,500 and mayors up to $75,000 following an across-the-board increase in allowances by more than 30 per cent. The rise, recommended by the Local Government (Councillor Remuneration Review) Panel and accepted by the State Government, is the first pay rise for Victoria’s councillors in eight years. It […]
Local government leaders needed for study
Monash University is conducting a study on leadership authenticity in Australia and is inviting interested NSW councils to participate. Seventeen councils are already taking part in the study but it is not too late for others to join. The Monash researchers are hoping to look at 1000 leaders in local government. The study, one of the first […]
Lord mayors welcome PM’s commitment to new working partnership
The Lord Mayors of Australia’s capital cities have welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s commitment to a "new era" of working together on initiatives aimed at building national prosperity. The Lord Mayors, making up the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM), met with Mr Rudd and Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra this week to discuss a […]
QLD councillors issued with info kits
The Local Government Association of Queensland is providing all the state’s councillors with an Induction Kit containing a Councillor Handbook, a Guide to Good Governance and critical information on elected member remuneration and expense entitlements. LGAQ president, Cr Paul Bell, emphasised the importance of mayors and councillors being provided with the latest and most accurate […]
Heart goes out to councils
The Heart Foundation is inviting councils across Australia to enter its 2008 Local Government Awards. The awards, open to councils who are helping create healthier communities, provide recognition from the Heart Foundation and $35,000 in cash awards and a plaque. Councils which create supportive environments to promote better health and reduce te risk of chronic conditions are […]
Analyst predicts long term inflation issue
Independent economic forecaster and industry analyst, BIS Shrapnel, states in its Term Forecasts, February 2008 Update that inflation will remain above three per cent for the rest of 2008, through 2009 and into 2010. The company says while the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) tightening of the cash rate should be sufficient to bring it […]
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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