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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
NSW councils urged to share resources
By Ian Neubauer Councils were urged to take control of their futures by sharing resources at a Sydney conference chaired by NSW Minister for Local Government, Paul Lynch. “Right around Australia governments are grapping with important questions about the sustainability of local government,” the minister told council representatives at the recent Strategic Alliance Network conference. […]
Mercury rising
By Ian Neubauer A working group established by the Federal Government to explore the viability of a compulsory recycling scheme for fluorescent lights is preparing to deliver its findings to the Department of Environment and Water Resources. Fluorescent lighting contains mercury – the most toxic non-radioactive pollutant on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of hazardous […]
Creating the future
By Staff Writer NSW Minister for Ageing, Kristina Keneally, and Member for Drummoyne, Angela D’Amore, have announced that the NSW Government will convene an event called Ageing 2030 to plan for the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population for the state. Ms Keneally says the event will be held at Parliament House in October […]
Council Task force calls for reform fund
By Staff Writer The Strengthening Local Government Task Force is calling on the NSW State Government to provide a reform implementation fund to enable councils to long term strategic plan and develop asset management systems. An initiative of the Local Government and Shires Association of NSW (LGSA), The Strengthening Local Government Task Force was established […]
‘Toolbox’ to help councils see the light
By Staff Writer ICLEI Oceania, in partnership with the Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) in the Department of the Environment and Water Resources, has launched a new online resource for councils across Australia – a Sustainable Public Lighting Toolbox. The website collates a variety of information and materials that had previously been difficult to access and […]
SA Councils invited to support Parks Alive 2007
Staff Writer An official council participation kit has been launched for Parks Alive 2007, a South Australian local government initiative designed to encourage people to take advantage of public parks and reserves that will be held over the weekend of 27 and 28 of October Parks Alive is the brainchild of the Creative Communities […]
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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