Intelligent transport technology like puffin crossings and mobile driving apps are governments’ key tools to unlocking safer, less congested roads, according to a major review.
28 June, 2018
As the tier of government that’s closest to people, councils are uniquely placed to deliver age-friendly services and infrastructure, says City of Unley CEO Peter Tsokas.
28 June, 2018
There are common mistakes government professionals make when handling conflict, complaints and poor culture, but there are clear ways to avoid them, writes Rose Bryant-Smith.
25 June, 2018
NSW’s audit office determines the majority of the state’s councils have poor fraud control procedures, prompting a call for improved funding and training.
25 June, 2018
From digital leadership to cloud cover, there’s a lot that government can learn from the digital practices of other sectors, writes Lourens Swanepoel.
21 June, 2018
Collaboration in local government can save money and improve access to services but a new survey shows most councils are not effectively engaging in shared services.
21 June, 2018
From highly-equipped communities to new disaster dashboards, councils are focusing on preparedness and information in their approaches to emergency management.
21 June, 2018
Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new policy for ethical and fair dealings with private contractors.
18 June, 2018
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
15 June, 2018
A project that engaged various community stakeholders in the design of a new park is among the public works that have been recognised for innovation and leadership.
12 June, 2018
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.
7 June, 2018
Heatwaves pose the greatest threat to Sydney, followed by storms and bushfires, according to an international benchmark of cities’ capacity to handle shocks and stresses.
7 June, 2018
As Australian governments and private enterprise partners on a multi-billion dollar infrastructure pipeline, it’s incumbent we reduce the likelihood of cost overruns, writes Paul Sullivan.
7 June, 2018
Infrastructure, financial sustainability and health and safety are the greatest risks for local government, according to a new analysis that finds many councils are failing to adequately prepare.
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