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Govt releases post-Pezzullo capability review
Home Affairs staff feel burned out by constant change, a capability review has found.
Picking up pieces of litter strategy
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government is asking for community feedback on ideas about how it can develop and implement an improved litter strategy to reduce and prevent litter in the state. Public consultation will be open until 4.00 pm on Friday April 13, 2007. A number of issues have been identified in a Litter […]
Australia ranks nineteenth in international competitiveness report
By Adam Coleman Australia has been ranked ninteenth in an international report on global competitiveness behind Switzerland, Finland and Sweden, which topped the list followed by Denmark, Singapore and the United States. The Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007 recognises national competitiveness as the set of factors, policies and institutions that determine the level of productivity of […]
Queensland school gets water wise
By Adam Coleman In response to south-east Queensland's growing water crisis a Brisbane state school has developed an innovative water management system to slash more than two million litres a year from its water use, while educating students about the importance of sustainability. The New Farm State School water conservation project consists of a 95,000 litre […]
Bowler latest WA minister to resign
By Staff Writer John Bowler has resigned from his position as WA Minister for Local Government, Racing and Gaming and from the State Parliamentary Labor Party. He is the fourth minister asked to resign in nine months. Premier Alan Carpenter said in a statement that there was evidence before the state’s Corruption and Crime Commission […]
Melbourne to interview city’s homeless
By Staff Writer The City of Melbourne will profile its homeless population in a research program it believes to be a first for Victorian local government. Over a three month period, the City of Melbourne’s homeless people will be interviewed to gather detailed information as to why people are homeless, how long they have been […]
MAV president Gross reappointed
By Staff Writer Municipal Association of Victoria president Dick Gross has been re-elected to the role for a further two years after successfully contesting a general election. He was elected by the 79 MAV representatives who comprise State Council, the governing body of the Association. Cr Gross said he was pleased to get on with […]
‘Cyber security is everyone’s business’: 5 benefits of why you should integrate cyber security
With threat actors, nation states and the risk that comes from within, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) face a formidable challenge: ensuring up to date cyber security measures in an era of constant change.
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The federal budget is a good and modest step forward to revitalise and expand essential infrastructure across the nation, with investment aimed at catalysing recovery from the pandemic's impacts while propelling future economic growth.
In a decade that will increasingly be marked by simultaneous social, economic, environmental, and personal challenges, the rigidity of hierarchical structures appears impractical.
The Australian government is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience, security, and reliability of our critical infrastructure. And regional data centres are playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
In-depthAPS 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.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Fairer Fleet Insurance with Geotab
With Geotab’s telematics solutions, greater oversight on your vehicles and drivers means more reliable data for your insurers. Armed with greater knowledge of your fleets, they can decrease insurance costs.
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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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More energy solutions for industry
Thousands of manufacturing and industrial companies face the challenge of reducing both emissions and operating costs. Renewable gas could provide the energy option they need.
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SpotlightCouncil 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.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.
How local councils can achieve more with storytelling
Local councils must be able to engage stakeholders in a compelling community outcomes story rather than relying on complex data and technical reports alone.
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