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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.
Mayor dismissed after corruption finding
City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed and banned from civic office for five years after a corruption finding.
Nation faces shortfall of 131,000 infrastructure workers
Australia’s public infrastructure, housing and energy plans are in danger of being sabotaged by a critical shortage of materials and skills.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.
East Gippsland searches for new CEO
East Gippsland’s CEO Anthony Basford will move to a new job with City of Greater Geelong.
New Services Australia chief announced
Senior government executive David Hazlehurst will lead Services Australia through the next phase of its post-Robodebt reconstruction.
Qld racing regulator to come under review
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will come under review next year.
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IPART quietly drops review of local government financial model
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?
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.
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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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.
Tackling ethical issues around smart garbos
A new report looks at ethical issues around the use of AI by council garbage trucks at a Melbourne Council.
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
Helen Ciampa on: New laws introduced to clean up local government