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Data key to improving water quality in remote communities
Water quality issues are long-term, persistent and, in some cases, getting worse.
States reject recession predictions
By Adam Coleman The NSW and Western Australia State Government’s have played down the alarming predictions of a leading economic forecaster, Access Economics. In its Business Outlook for December 2008, the forecaster suggests NSW is already in recession and that Western Australia will follow suit as one of the states to be hit hardest by […]
Organised crime behind construction theft
Increasing evidence suggests that organised crime gangs with links to the construction industry are behind the majority of heavy equipment theft in Australia. According to research presented at a recent Construction Industry Theft Summit, the cost of equipment theft in the construction industry could that it may be as high as $50 million a year. […]
Recession will hit some states harder
By Adam Coleman A key economic forecast released today has suggested that while ‘sunbelt’ states might lead the pack now, the combination of a commodity price collapse and a recession will act as a "great leveller", affecting WA, Queensland and the Northern Territory more than it will on NSW, Victoria, South Australia or Tasmania. In […]
Outlook grim, recession will hit this year: Access Economics
By Adam Coleman Leading economic forecaster, Access Economics released its Business Outlook for December 2008 today which warns Australia will fall into recession this year. The forecaster suggests NSW is already in recession and that Queensland and Western Australia will be hit hardest by the global economic downturn. “NSW is already in recession, Victoria is […]
$6 billion investment needed to meet targets: report
By Staff Writer Australia will need to invest around $6 billion on the research, development and demonstration of new power generation technologies by 2020 if it is to achieve projected carbon dioxide reductions. That is the view of a new study from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) titled Energy Technology for […]
WA councils applaud voting system reform
By Adam Coleman Council elections in WA will be more transparent and more difficult to be manipulated by the major political parties under plans to abandon the proportional preferential voting system (PPV) according to the WA Local Government Association. Local Government Minister John Castrilli has briefed councils about the plans which involve the amending of […]
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.
Strengthen Your Systems, Avoid Downtime
The recent widespread global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update highlighted the catastrophic risks of service disruptions, underscoring the need for robust resiliency and disaster recovery strategies in public-sector organisations.
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If implemented correctly, the NSW Premier's WFO edict could be a pivotal moment that helps improve the employee experience for public sector workers while lifting productivity.
Despite appreciating the value of data, the reality is that many public sector organisations are still dealing with legacy systems that hinder data unification and visibility, preventing organisations from fully optimising projects.
By fostering collaboration, sharing intelligence, and building capacity, public-private partnerships will enhance our collective ability to defend against ongoing cyber threats.
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Is government losing the battle against tech-enabled transnational organised crime?
Is the government losing the battle as new technology and big data enables an increasing onslaught of transnational organised crime?
Councils vote against review of native title
A motion to confirm that mainstream laws apply to native title land has been voted down by councils at ALGA's National General Assembly.
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.
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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App-Based Parking Accelerates Council Savings
Councils are under pressure to make cost savings and improve environmental sustainability. Technology innovations in the parking industry are providing solutions on both fronts.
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Councils deploy drone against weeds flourishing in flood region
Hawkesbury River County Council is deploying drones to combat invasive weeds, a side effect of flooding in the area.
Councils pilot bag-in-a-bin soft plastics recycling
Councils are piloting kerbside soft plastics collection as part of a national scheme developed by the food and grocery industry.
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.
Innovation delivers justice
Young people in the justice system are better connected with support thanks to an innovative partnership between the not-for-profit, public, and private sectors.
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