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Local disaster response lacks capability
Despite Australia’s dependence on local government to respond to disasters, it often lacks the resources and skills to do so – says new report.
Congress to push on employee health issues
Competing for scarce human resources, companies are increasingly taking on the responsibilities for the health and wellness of their employees. For a long time health policy decisions have soley been a matter for government and the health sector but that is changing. Improving the health of people through the workplace also reduces the burden of health on […]
Congress to unite on health policy
Competing for scarce human resources, companies are increasingly taking on the responsibilities for the health and wellness of their employees. For a long time health policy decisions have been solely as a matter for governments and the health sector but that is changing. Improving the health of people through the workplace also reduces the burden […]
Tendering process for desal plant conducted ‘in a hurry’
The inept handling of the tendering procedure for Sydney’s desalination plant was partly responsible for the difficulty experienced in securing funding, a panel of industry experts said at the Infrastructure Partnerships Australia conference in Sydney. Managing director of Sydney Water Dr Kerry Schott said Australia was in “a try-everything phase” to develop management models for the […]
Launceston through the eyes of residents
In an attempt to engage the public in the development of its future policy, Launceston City Council has opened an exhibition to show how residents perceive their own community. The 100 eyes 100 voices exhibition, held at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, features a collection of images and recorded interviews collated by a range […]
Rann announces cabinet reshuffle
South Australia Premier Mike Rann has announced a major reshuffle to "freshen up" cabinet and the state’s public service. The shake-up involves two thirds of cabinet ministers changing posts or taking on additional portfolios. The most notable change is Jennifer Rankine’s appointment to the new portfolio of Minister for the Northern Suburbs. She will also […]
Local government accountability awards
Local councils across NSW have been recognised for demonstrating accountability to their local communities. The Morpheum RH Dougherty Awards were presented at the Local Government Week Awards, held earlier this week in Parramatta. The aim of the awards is to promote excellence in communication within local government. The Excellence in Communication award was shared across […]
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.
Building a sustainable future with Strategic Asset Management
While efforts continue to grow renewable energy capacity to achieve Australia’s climate ambitions, it’s only half the battle. The other half is how we plan and manage community infrastructure and improve its resilience while protecting the natural environment.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
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.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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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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Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
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.
App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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Matthew on: Local disaster response lacks capability
Adam Pemberton on: NSW prepares to legalise e-scooters
Tony McIntyre on: WA’s population growth presents challenges for councils, says peak