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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Melbourne decides against illegal brothel strategy
By Staff Writer Following a meeting with the Municipial Association of Victoria (MAV), Melbourne City Council has decided against using private investigators again to help shut down illegal brothels. The council halted the practice months ago of paying private investigators to have sex in illegal brothels, as part of gathering evidence in the bid to close […]
Randwick calls on budding artists
By Adam Coleman Randwick City Council in Sydney is inviting children and young people from the area to participate in a unique bus painting project aiming to improve young people's involvement with the community. Coordinated by Randwick City Council and other agencies, the programm which runs over three days from July 9 to 11, will […]
Desk jobs can be a real pain
Office workers who rarely exercise are at increased risk of back injuries, according to University of Queensland (UQ)researchers working on a European Space Agency study. The researchers participated in the Agency's Berlin Bed-Rest Study, monitoring 20 healthy, young men who spent 56 days lying in bed. Lead researcher, Daniel Belavy , said prolonged inactivity shrunk […]
Ask the smart questions
By Jane Garcia Asking some of the right questions of a potential employee can help organisations source the best candidate for a position and potentially protect it against fraud. According to David Meacham from the Central Coast School of Business at the University of Newcastle, there has been a marked change in the approach to […]
Local Government rallies behind Newcastle
By Staff Writer In the wake of the floods that have devastated Newcastle in NSW, there has been an outpouring of support from Sydney councils. In response to an urgent call from Newcastle Lord Mayor, Cr John Tate at least ten Sydney councils have confirmed they are sending trucks, staff and other resources to assist […]
PIA responds to council DA processing criticism
By Adam Coleman The South Australian division of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has responded to a front page article in The Advertiser that criticised SA councils for being too busy to efficiently process development applications (DA). The article on June 13, 2007 titled Councils too busy: New home plans chaos said that councils […]
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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