Institutional and cultural factors are preventing public utilities from greater collaboration with indigenous communities.
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Author: Darragh O'Keeffe (Darragh O'Keeffe)
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Council’s social procurement recognised
Efforts to contract disability organisations are providing regular work for people living with disability while delivering efficiencies for service delivery.
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Don’t ‘spray and pray’ on social media
Facebook and Instagram can help councillors ‘build a tribe,’ says an advisor to councils who outlines steps for success.
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Volunteers help authority deliver experience
A tailor-made management system and a suite of programs are helping Parks Victoria manage its 20,000 volunteers.
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Data snapshot informs strategy
An unprecedented national picture of Australia’s freight and logistics supply chain could be on the horizon.
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Need to improve procurement data ‘critical’
Experts warn UK governments of poor transparency around procurement of goods and services, echoing concerns in Australia.
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Public housing under strain
Latest report into government services shows high occupancy rates and rental stress among those receiving assistance.
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Newer forms of engagement on the rise
Public meetings and submissions still dominate councils’ community engagement but emerging methods are becoming increasingly popular, research shows.
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Audit finds gaps in councils’ asset systems
Local government must improve their asset management or risk increased management costs or lower service levels, auditor says.
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Councils ‘punch above their weight’ on health
Local governments are playing a unique role in helping people to lead healthy lives, research shows.