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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.
Vic budget measures will need council collaboration
The state will have to work with Victorian councils to deliver the budget's community investments, MAV says.
Northern Rivers Councils collaborate in regional branding project
A regional identity project has brought together seven NSW councils in a collaborative partnership with businesses, industry and government.
Rubber roads have environmental benefits, council-led trial shows
A council-led trial of recycled rubber roads is having positive environmental results, according to researchers from RMIT.
Another week, another monitor sent to a Victorian council
Buloke Shire in north western Victoria is the latest council in the state to have a monitor appointed.
ACT govt report says Canberra light rail delivering benefits
The Canberra light rail is delivering clear and lasting benefits and work to extend it will continue, the ACT government says.
Better planning needed to capitalise on clean energy precincts
The development of clean energy precincts is being hindered by complex, fragmented and outdated planning, CEDA says.
‘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’