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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.
UK councils struggle with social cost of crisis
By Adam Coleman New research in the UK has suggested that the financial crisis is placing pressure on local government’s ability to deliver services. Economic uncertainty and a rise in unemployment is leading to more people experiencing mental health problems and struggling to find housing, according to a survey by the Local Government Association, the […]
Government axe falls at taxing time: union
The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) has taken aim at the Federal Government for axing more than one hundred jobs across the Australia Taxation Office (ATO) at a time when its productivity cuts are already placing significant demands on the public service. 133 tax workers from predominantly regional areas were sacked last week as […]
King tide snapshots assist NSW councils
By Angela Dorizas Communities across the east coast got a glimpse of what our coastline will look like in 50-years time, when they experienced yesterday’s king tide – the highest in 18-years. The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC), along with local councils and community groups, coordinated a photographic survey to provide a […]
WA Government moves to halt toad march
By Adam Coleman The WA Government has announced a range of measures to fight an advancing cane toad front that is now only 10 kilometres from the WA border. While announcing the initiatives, WA Environment Minister Donna Faragher stressed the seriousness of the threat. “Our State has been under threat from cane toads for a […]
Signals green at Indooroopilly
By Adam Coleman Queensland’s acting Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Planning, Paul Lucas has unveiled a revamped and environmentally friendly Indooroopilly station. The $26.5 million refurbishment includes solar panels, a rainwater tank and a redesign in a bid to make public transport more eco-friendly. Minister Lucas said the project set the standard for future […]
NSW Police armed with information
By Adam Coleman New South Wales police will benefit from today’s introduction of a new national information-sharing platform that enables police and law enforcement agencies to exchange and access detailed profiles of persons of interest across all jurisdictions. Developed by Crimtrac, the National Police Reference System (NPRS) is a comprehensive gamut of police information available to […]
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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