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A decommissioned power station and an art festival without a home: the gamble that paid off
The boss of Placemaking NSW will talk about revinventing infrastructure from a bygone era at the Place Branding Australia Conference.
Reports of bullying in public service increase
The latest State of the Service report provides a snapshot of Australia's public sector.
NDIA staffer charged after data breach
The National Disability Insurance Agency has apologised for a data breach involving the personal information of NDIS participants.
Victorian spending on consultants blows out despite reduction targets
The Victorian government spent $561 million on consultants and $11.1 billion on contractors in the last four years.
Survey reveals most and least trusted public services
A survey by the APSC has revealed Australia's most and least trusted public services.
Online tool supports investment in green hydrogen, iron and steel
An online tool created to support investment in Australian resource development has been extended to include green hydrogen, iron and steel.
NSW to force councils’ hand on residential density
The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.
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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.
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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.
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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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Whistle is out on: MoG changes transfer power from Public Service Commissioner to Premier
Anthony Oldfield on: NSW releases housing targets for 43 councils, eastern LGAs to carry onus
Denise Stone on: Qld councils celebrate ban on carbon capture in Great Artesian Basin