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Stolen council data appears on dark web
Data stolen from a South Australian council has appeared on the dark web.
Fairfield’s free cycling scheme
Fairfield City Council in Sydney's south-west has introduced an innovative health and transport project, which will see bicycles donated by residents being repaired, maintained and offered free of charge for loan by local residents. The Western Sydney Cycling Network project, the first of its kind in NSW, encourages residents to use the extensive cycleway network throughout Fairfield […]
Time running out for some Queensland councils
By Adam Coleman Queensland’s 157 councils will undergo their first sweeping reform in more than a century, unless widespread opposition to the planned forced council mergers halts the process. A seven-member Queensland Local Government Reform Commission, organised by the Queensland Government, is considering the new council boundaries and will report back to Government on 1 […]
New asset management framework needed for NSW councils
A recently released NSW Department of Local Government position paper entitled Asset Management Planning for NSW Local Government, proposes a new asset management framework for NSW councils. The position paper draws on an Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of NSW Local Government (Allan Report) that found only 20 per cent of councils have sufficient […]
Quality key to education reform agenda
By Jane Garcia in Sydney A focus on choice, quality and diversity in schools, vocational and higher education will enhance Australia’s education and skills system, Prime Minister John Howard told the Centre for Independent Studies’ Policymaker’s Forum held in Sydney last night (May 14). He said he was an ‘avowed educational traditionalist’, believing in high […]
Swansea takes out tidy town title
By Adam Coleman The coastal town of Swansea in Tasmania has won the title of Australia’s Tidiest Town for 2007, beating more than 1000 entries at an award ceremony in Melbourne yesterday (May 13). The Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Tidy Towns sustainable communities Awards recognised that the Swansea Tidy Towns Committee, with support from the […]
Queensland centre to tackle skills shortages
A planned Centre for Excellence in Project Management aims to increase the number of skilled project managers available to Queensland's growing building and construction industry. A joint initiative between the Department of Public Works, the Department of Education and Training and the Australian Institute of Project Management, the centre will foster project management excellence throughout […]
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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