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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.
COAG meeting sees windfall for states
By Adam Coleman Government leaders at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Canberra pressed forward with reforms to help weather the impact of the global financial crisis. Attending the event were the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association, along with Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasurers. […]
Australia’s first public sector carbon audit misses forestry
By Ju Yeon Jung The Tasmanian Government has released the reports on its whole-of-government carbon emissions audit, the first of its kind in Australia. Premier David Bartlett launched the 900-page report by consultancy firm Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) which reviewed energy consumption in 25 key government departments and ministers’ office, as well as emissions from car […]
Health ambassador dumped over homophobic report
By Staff Writer A newly-appointed men’s health ambassador has been sacked over a contentious anti-gay report, just days after the senate passed a bill recognising the rights of same-sex couples. Two men’s health ambassadors, Lone Father’s Berry Williams and Warwick Marsh from the Fatherhood Foundation, are listed among the 34 authors of the report titled, 21 […]
Former NSW deputy mayor killed in Mumbai attacks
Former Woollahra deputy mayor Douglas Justin Markell has been listed as one of the four Australians killed in terrorist attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai. The semi-retired 71-year old businessman was visiting Mumbai with his wife Alison when 20 terrorists stormed through the city targeting tourists and killing more than 100 people. Despite his […]
Merged councils face financial tsunami
By Jo Cooper Amalgamated councils already beset by budgetary and cultural challenges have been warned the global financial crisis is likely to present further economic threats. Just prior to finishing his term as president of the Australian Local Government Association in November, Paul Bell told Government News that amalgamations, such as the widespread mergers that have occurred […]
Public servants give APS tick of approval
By Angela Dorizas The Australian public service has scored positive results in the area of ethics, integrity and employee satisfaction, according to the 2007-2008 State of the Service report tabled in Parliament yesterday. The report found that of the 17 per cent of APS employees who were in contact with ministers or ministerial advisers between […]
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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