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An idea that changed a city: former chief reflects on 15 years of Vivid
Vivid Sydney shows how the right event done well can bring huge benefits, the former head of Events NSW says.
Queensland’s CleanCo to provide clean energy for airports consortium
Cairns and Mackay Airports aim to power all land operations with renewables next year under an agreement with CleanCo.
Adelaide Metro gets communication access tick
The operator of Adelaide’s metropolitan passenger rail network has been recognised with communications access accreditation.
Victoria creates new overarching infrastructure body
The Victorian government is merging its transport and health infrastructure bodies to create a new overarching authority.
WestInvest grants to local government ‘not equitably distributed’
A $5 billion economic stimulus program targeting Western Sydney LGAs that were hard hit by COVID lockdowns didn’t result in equitable funding.
Report reveals Australia’s stingiest state for public transport
A public policy think tank has revealed the state with Australia's lowest per capita spending on public transport.
Army officer takes on top cyber security role
Lieutenant General Michelle McGuinness has confirmed her appointment as the new national cyber security coordinator.
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CEO on leave as minister launches probe into council
Qld council welcomes progress on massive battery system
‘Local’ procurement turns out not to be so local, committee hears
MoG changes see regions, investment return to NSW Premier’s Department
IPART quietly drops review of local government financial model
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 achieve more with storytelling
Local councils must be able to engage stakeholders in a compelling community outcomes story rather than relying on complex data and technical reports alone.
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The Australian government is taking proactive steps to enhance the resilience, security, and reliability of our critical infrastructure. And regional data centres are playing a pivotal role in this transformation.
Over the coming years, cities will need to enhance their traffic management strategies to meet several emerging trends. We’ll soon see connected automated vehicles, micro-mobility, multimodal public transit, and continued use of ridesharing. These change how roads are used and the types of vehicles on our roads.
For government, achieving AI equilibrium boils down to answering one key question: how do you implement comprehensive governance controls without stifling innovation?
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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.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Culverts: Delivering Streams of innovation
Mostly unseen, culverts allow waterways to flow while supporting roads and rail networks. Many culverts are now ripe for attention, highlighting the essential role they play in our Regional and Metro infrastructure.
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Fairer Fleet Insurance with Geotab
With Geotab’s telematics solutions, greater oversight on your vehicles and drivers means more reliable data for your insurers. Armed with greater knowledge of your fleets, they can decrease insurance costs.
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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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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.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Seeking greater innovation, optimised services and operational excellence?
Seeking greater innovation, optimised services and operational excellence? Service integration and management could be the answer!
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Roger Buhlert on: Revenue NSW automated debt recovery ‘unlawful’, ombudsman finds
Ron. Ismay. on: New laws introduced to clean up local government
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