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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Councils’ scapegoat for slow DAs says LGSA
By Staff Writer The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW has accused Planning Minister Frank Sartor of using local government as a scapegoat to justify removing planning powers from communities. Minister Sartor released the Local Government Performance Monitoring Report 2005-06 yesterday, and according to President of the Local Government Association of NSW, Genia McCaffery […]
Calls for national city strategy
By Staff Writer The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCLM) is seeking a new partnership with the Federal Government aimed at "boosting productivity and attracting capital, business investment, a skilled-up workforce and strategies to promote innovation". The group of Lord Mayors and a minister from all eight states and territories has called on the […]
QLD climate change guide a first for councils
By Adam Coleman The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has developed a guide to help Queensland councils take action on emerging climate change challenges. According to LGAQ president Paul Bell the guide is the first of its kind in Australia. “We recognised that we should take the lead in this area,” Cr Bell said. […]
Atmosphere right for education about greenhouse gas technologies
By Jane Garcia Public and government interest in climate change and greenhouse gas emissions has grown rapidly over the past year. However, the majority of people participating in a survey conducted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and recently published in Swinburne University’s <I>Australian Journal of Emerging Technologies and Society<I> indicated they did not […]
Personal guide to managing work-life balance
By Staff Writer Workplaces can help staff cope more effectively with work-family conflict by providing a range of strategies that recognise individual differences rather than a ‘one-size, fits all’ approach. A Queensland study of more than 300 adults from a range of occupations showed core personality traits heavily influence the type of coping strategies useful […]
Rate increases needed for NSW councils
By Staff Writer The Local Government and Shires Association of NSW has welcomed the State Government’s decision to increase the rate variations for 28 councils for the 2007/08 financial year. The rate increases are crucial to ensuring NSW communities have access to an adequate level of services and facilities, said president of the Local Government […]
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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