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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.
Government announces carbon reduction blueprint
By Staff Writer The Australian Government has released a White Paper outlining the final design of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and a medium-term, target range for reducing carbon pollution. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told journalists at the National Press Club in Canberra: "Today the Australian Government announces one of the largest and most important […]
ICAC calls for rotten RailCorp restructure
By Adam Coleman The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has completed its investigation into corruption at RailCorp and recommends sweeping changes to a body that improperly allocated almost $19 million in contracts. After one of the largest investigations in the Commission’s history, the corruption watchdog has made 40 recommendations to combat what it called an […]
Mixed feelings about NSW Housing Code
By Staff Writer The release of the NSW Housing Code, which outlines how residential developments can be approved within ten days, has been met with approval from developers and skepticism from local government. The code outlines how 41 types of minor developments around the home can proceed without planning approval. Aaron Gadiel, the chief executive of developer’s […]
Government enters the blogosphere
By Adam Coleman The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is trialling a blog for two weeks in a bid to use public feedback in developing a ‘Future Directions Paper for the Digital Economy’. The Government’s first trial of an online consultation tool has been met with significant interest and mixed reactions from […]
$4.7 billion for infrastructure, education and business
By Adam Coleman The Rudd Government has announced a $4.7 billion investment in the nation’s road, rail, and education infrastructure, along with changes to the tax system to stimulate the economy and help Australian businesses. In a press conference, Prime Minister Rudd said the nation building package will boost Australia’s GDP and help create up […]
Victorian Solar City gets green light: Garrett
By Staff Writer Environment Minister Peter Garrett has hailed Australia’s fifth Solar City agreement as ‘further achievement in Australia’s comprehensive response to combat climate change’. The Central Victoria Solar City is a $41 million project jointly driven by industry and supported by $14.9 million from the Australian Government. It covers one fifth of Victoria and […]
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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