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Councils dragging housing approvals, says business peak
Local government criticised for sitting on housing decisions.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Building a sustainable future with Strategic Asset Management
While efforts continue to grow renewable energy capacity to achieve Australia’s climate ambitions, it’s only half the battle. The other half is how we plan and manage community infrastructure and improve its resilience while protecting the natural environment.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
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.
That’s using plastic for good
Not all plastics are the same. Take engineered plastic pipes. Unlike single use plastics, plastic pipes are long-life products, not single use, made from materials engineered to be robust, reliable, recyclable with a service life in excess of 100 years.
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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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Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
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.
App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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