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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Maribyrnong Council in Victoria plays host to recycling trial
By Staff Writer Maribyrnong City Council in Victoria will conduct a three month trial of Batteryback – a new recycling program whereby residents can drop off their unwanted batteries at Harvey Norman Highpoint to be recycled for free. City of Maribyrnong mayor, Cr Michael Clarke, said the town is home to one of only four […]
Behaviour change needed at level crossings: ARA
The Australian Rail Association (ARA) has responded to claims in the media from trucking industry representatives that technology could prevent Rail Level Crossing accidents, suggesting it overlooks the main problem of illegal driver behaviour around crossings. According to the Association, train drivers regularly report illegal behaviour at level crossings by road users, especially heavy vehicle […]
Inspiring suburban centre
Victoria's Maribyrnong City Council's Maddern Square Improvement Project was recently awarded the Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia Public Domain Award (Precincts) from a field of national projects. The biannual CCAA Public Domain Awards provide national recognition for designers, contractors, developers and asset owners who set new benchmarks in the use of concrete to enhance the public […]
Local government a
By Jane Garcia in Sydney NSW Local Government Minister Paul Lynch has expressed his desire not have a ‘schoolmaster’ relationship with the state’s councils but work together to “develop solutions to our joint challenges so local government is indeed helping to drive NSW forward” Speaking at the Shires Association annual conference in Sydney on Tuesday […]
Changes to NSW rating regulations are welcomed
By Staff Writer Regulatory changes related to the separation of land and water for rating purposes will help councils continue to provide essential infrastructure and services for their communities, says the Shires Association of NSW. Announced by Local Government Minister Paul Lynch, the amendments will make it easier for councils to maintain their rate revenue […]
LGMA and LGA team up to launch job network
By Staff Writer A new and job search network has been introduced by the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), in partnership with the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA), to increase community awareness of the job prospects available in South Australian Local Government. Shape Your World is a web-based employment tool which takes people […]
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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