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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.
Medicare complexity slammed as $3b lost each year
Medicare could be losing up to $3 billion a year to non-compliance and fraud.
SA dumps plan to privatise Adelaide rail, trams
Adelaide’s rail and tram network is to be transferred back to the SA government, scuttling previous privatisation plans.
Former Botany mayor appointed NSW local government minister
NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced his new ministry.
I’m an APS employee. Can I talk about the Voice referendum?
The APSC has released guidelines outlining what public servants can and can't say about the Voice Referendum.
Gail Connolly appointed Parramatta CEO
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
Cyber security concerns as council’s network rack found in staff toilet
West Australia's councils are neglecting to fix weaknesses in their computer controls, according to the state's auditor general.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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’