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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Helen Silver appointed Secretary of the Department of P&C
Helen Silver has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet effective from April. The former National Australia Bank Government Business, general manager, Ms Silver has served in a range of senior positions in the Victorian and Commonwealth public service through her career. Prior to that Ms Silver was Deputy Secretary, Policy and […]
Jackie Huggins appointed to 2020 steering committee
Historian and Indigenous leader Jackie Huggins has become the second woman to be appointed to the steering committee of the April 2020 ideas summit. Dr Huggins will join actress Cate Blanchett on the panel after the withdrawal of Aboriginal surgeon Kelvin Kong due to family health concerns. Dr Huggins, a woman of the Bidjara Birri-Gubba […]
OBIT: Former Federal Member for Hindmarsh, Clyde Cameron.
Former Federal Member for Hindmarsh, Clyde Cameron has died. As a Cabinet Minister in the Whitlam Government, Clyde’s appointment of former High Court Justice Mary Gaudron to prosecute the case for equal pay for female workers in the Arbitration Commission made history. Clyde was a leading advocate for pension increases, the provision of child care […]
WA model considered for national warning system
An early warning alert system developed by the WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) will be considered for introduction nationally, according to Emergency Services Minister John Kobelke. The announcement comes after state, territory and Federal Emergency Services ministers met in Canberra recently and agreed to examine the State Alert system, developed in Western Australian […]
Carbon Offset Guide updated
The first update of the Carbon Offsets Guide shows the market continues to grow, according to Victorian Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings. Mr Jennings saysthe comprehensive on-line directory, www.carbonoffsetguide.com.au, showed a 13 per cent growth over its first three months with 36 providers now listed in the directory. “The guide, developed by Global […]
Queensland Decides an election wrap-up
The LGAQ has released some facts, figures and insights of the Local Government Election held on Saturday 15 March 2008. The sweeping reforms of local government in Queensland which commenced in April 2007 radically altered the electoral landscape. There are now 73 councils in Queensland local government – 37 of which are continuing councils (unchanged […]
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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