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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
WA Councils team up to improve water quality
Seven metropolitan Councils have joined forces to address water quality issues in their region and offer an information session on the project to coincide with World Water Day on March 20. The Total Water Cycle Monitoring Project is investigating water quality and the effectiveness of management interventions. The group undertaking the project is the Western […]
ALGA fights for environment program funding
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) president Paul Bell will fly to Canberra today (March 18) to make urgent representations to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, Peter Garrett, and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke, about the Federal Government’s decision to cut funding to the Local Government Natural Resource […]
Council partnership converts waste to energy
Parramatta City, Holroyd and Bankstown councils in NSW have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a regional tender to turn household waste into energy. The alternative waste technology will convert methane, the gas produced by decomposing waste and a significant contributor to greenhouse gases, into green energy and feed it back into the electricity grid. The […]
Records technology to assist SA nurses
The South Australian Government has commissioned a new web-based information system to give nurses and midwives instant access to patient records. Developed by Sydney-based Emerging Systems, the technology will be used to integrate patient records across the public hospital system to help improve the safety and speed of healthcare delivery. The $17 million project aims […]
Blessed be the roads
Blessing of the Roads ceremonies will be held in communities Western Australia in the lead up to Easter as Local Governments aim to raise community awareness about road safety over the long weekend. An initiative of the WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) RoadWise Program, Blessing the Roads brings together local government, local religious leaders, emergency […]
QLD Elections will see fewer female mayors
This Saturday’s historic elections in Queensland are the first for the local government areas affected by last year’s mergers and boundary changes. Around 2.6 million Queenslanders will go to the polls to elect 73 mayors will lead their communities through the next four years. Fewer of those mayors will be women with a number expected […]
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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