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Ditch current rate pegging system, local govt professionals say
NSW local government professionals say the rate pegging system is restricting the ability of councils to deliver services.
Space rockets and unicorns – Council’s innovation success story
A Queensland council will showcase its 'innovation ecosystem’ at an international forum.
Infrastructure plan calls for procurement reform
Public sector procurement needs to consider a 'quadruple bottom line', Infrastructure Australia says.
Sustainability at centre of Infrastructure Australia 2021 plan
Infrastructure Australia has released a 15-year vision of what it thinks infrastructure investment and delivery should look like in a post pandemic, climate-compromised world.
Outsourcing of human services creating corruption risk, report finds
Organisations that get government funding to deliver critical community services are at risk of corruption.
Victorian council culture to come under the spotlight
The Victorian government has launched a project to look at the culture of the state’s councils and make them a safer space for women.
Database trial to inform council carbon cutting initiatives
Councils are being invited to trial a new tool that will help inform decisions about carbon cutting initiatives.
‘Cyber security is everyone’s business’: 5 benefits of why you should integrate cyber security
With threat actors, nation states and the risk that comes from within, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) face a formidable challenge: ensuring up to date cyber security measures in an era of constant change.
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The federal budget is a good and modest step forward to revitalise and expand essential infrastructure across the nation, with investment aimed at catalysing recovery from the pandemic's impacts while propelling future economic growth.
In a decade that will increasingly be marked by simultaneous social, economic, environmental, and personal challenges, the rigidity of hierarchical structures appears impractical.
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.
In-depthAPS 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.
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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EasyPark ANZ celebrates 10 years of making parking easy
They say ‘Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.’ As EasyPark celebrates 10 years since the App first went live in Australia, attention has already turned to what the next decade will bring.
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More energy solutions for industry
Thousands of manufacturing and industrial companies face the challenge of reducing both emissions and operating costs. Renewable gas could provide the energy option they need.
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SpotlightCouncil 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.
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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Moses Black on: Planning policies and book bans: NSW councils clash with state
Jojo on: Planning policies and book bans: NSW councils clash with state
Frank Wilson on: Tributes flow for ‘Blacktown’s favourite son’